Winter Storm Scott Event Summary
Storm Summary Number 5 for Central Rockies to Northeast Winter
Storm
NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
400 PM EST Mon Mar 04 2019
...Snow has ended across much of the Northeast and is winding down
across northeastern Maine...
Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect
across northeastern Maine.
For a detailed graphical depiction of the latest watches, warnings
and advisories, please see www.weather.gov
At 300 PM EST...A surface low pressure system with an estimated
central pressure of 985 mb was located just off the southeast
coast of Nova Scotia. A cold front extended from the low towards
the southwest across the Atlantic Ocean and eventually into
central Florida. National Weather Service radars and surface
observations indicated light snow across northeast Maine.
...Selected preliminary Storm Total Snowfall in inches from 700 PM
EST Sat Mar 02 through 300 PM EST Mon Mar 04...
...MAINE...
ROQUE BLUFFS 1 W 15.1
MILLBRIDGE 2 NNW 14.8
EAST MACHIAS 4 E 12.8
BAR HARBOR 12.3
ADDISON 2 WSW 12.0
MATINICUS 12.0
PROSPECT HARBOR 12.0
CHARLOTTE 8 NE 9.7
SANFORD 8.0
BIDDEFORD 7.0
SOUTHWEST HARBOR 1 SSW 7.0
YORK 6.7
KENNEBUNK 6.0
SOUTH PORTLAND 6.0
...Selected preliminary Storm Total Snowfall in inches where the
event has ended...
...COLORADO...
MOUNT ZIRKEL 4 SE 32.5
MOUNT AUDUBON 3 NNE 27.5
GLENDEVEY 5 SSW 25.0
LOVELAND PASS 1 SSE 20.0
BLUE RIVER 5 SSW 16.3
FORT COLLINS 4 NNE 7.0
DENVER INTL ARPT 3.7
...CONNECTICUT...
POMFRET 16.5
COLUMBIA 14.5
MANSFIELD CENTER 14.0
ANDOVER 11.5
COVENTRY 11.5
WOODSTOCK 11.5
MOOSUP 10.5
NEW CANAAN 10.5
WOODBRIDGE 10.5
DANBURY 10.0
EAST HARTFORD 8.1
...ILLINOIS...
SPRINGFIELD 2.0
WOOD RIVER 2.0
CHAMPAIGN 2 SW 1.7
...IOWA...
UDELL 3 SW 3.0
...KANSAS...
BIRD CITY 13 S 7.0
COLBY 7.0
MONUMENT 9 NW 7.0
WALLACE 7.0
EDSON 13 N 6.0
GREAT BEND 2 ENE 6.0
NESS CITY 6.0
DODGE CITY 2 NNW 4.7
TOPEKA 3 ENE 3.4
DOWNTOWN WICHITA 4 W 3.0
...MARYLAND...
THURMONT 3 N 6.5
FROSTBURG 6.0
LONG MEADOW 1 WNW 6.0
MCHENRY 6.0
MOUNT SAVAGE 6.0
RIDGELEY 1 NW 5.3
ACCIDENT 2 NE 5.1
CRESAPTOWN 4.6
SWANTON 3 NW 4.5
HANCOCK 1 ESE 4.4
...MASSACHUSETTS...
MILFORD 2.3 NNW 17.5
UPTON 16.3
SHARON 16.2
QUINCY 15.5
WEYMOUTH 15.5
FOXBORO 15.2
NATICK 15.2
SOUTH BOSTON 15.0
UXBRIDGE 15.0
DORCHESTER 14.5
BROCKTON 14.2
FRAMINGHAM 14.0
WAKEFIELD 14.0
BURLINGTON 13.4
BOSTON LOGAN AP 10.6
...MISSOURI...
FREEMAN 4.0
MIDWAY 3 ESE 3.5
CATAWISSA 3.0
HAZELWOOD 3.0
SAINT LOUIS 1 W 2.6
...NEBRASKA...
GURLEY 1 WNW 7.0
LODGEPOLE 8 N 6.3
NORTH PLATTE 3 ESE 6.2
BOX BUTTE DAM 5 E 6.0
STAPLETON 5 W 6.0
...NEW HAMPSHIRE...
HUDSON 10.0
CONTOOCOOK 2 NNW 8.0
MARLBOROUGH 8.0
NORTH HAMPTON 2 WSW 8.0
RYE 8.0
STRATHAM 2 ENE 7.3
MANCHESTER ASOS 7.0
NASHUA 6.4
DOVER 6.0
WEST HAMPSTEAD 3 WSW 6.0
...NEW JERSEY...
CEDAR GROVE 9.2
HAWORTH 8.8
DENVILLE 8.7
FRANKLIN LAKES 8.5
OXFORD 8.0
SUCCASUNNA 7.8
BUTLER 7.5
CHESTER 7.5
SCHOOLEYS MOUNTAIN 7.5
HIGHLAND LAKES 7.3
MORRISTOWN 7.0
HARRISON 5.0
...NEW MEXICO...
CANON PLAZA 11 NNW 9.0
CANJILON 7 E 8.0
ROCIADA 8 SW 6.0
LOS ALMOS 5 WNW 5.0
...NEW YORK...
ARMONK 11.0
MONROE 8.0
SPRING VALLEY 8.0
BREWSTER 7.8
FISHKILL 3 ESE 6.8
CENTRAL PARK 5.0
...OHIO...
MARTINS FERRY 4.0
POLAND 1 NW 3.5
CANFIELD 1 NNW 3.4
...PENNSYLVANIA...
SPRING TWP 7.7
BETHLEHEM TWP 7.5
ALLENTOWN 7.0
ANCIENT OAKS 7.0
CENTER VALLEY 7.0
EMMAUS 7.0
NORTH WHITEHALL TWP 7.0
UPPER STRASBURG 6.5
BOSSARDSVILLE 1 NE 6.3
GREENCASTLE 6.0
HARRISBURG 5.1
SPRING GROVE 5.1
JOHNSTOWN 4.1
...RHODE ISLAND...
BURRILLVILLE 17.0
CUMBERLAND 17.0
LINCOLN 14.5
WEST WARWICK 10.2
EAST PROVIDENCE 9.3
GREENE 9.0
...UTAH...
ALTA 12.0
BRIGHTON 10.0
HERBER CITY 9.0
PARK CITY 9.0
ALPINE 5.5
SALT LAKE CITY 2.2
...VERMONT...
WILMINGTON 6.0
ARLINGTON 3 NNE 4.2
SPRINGFIELD 3.9
GROTON 3.0
...WEST VIRGINIA...
KITZMILLER 2 E 12.0
PISGAH 4 W 7.0
KEYSER 6.5
DAVIS 5 NE 6.0
JOHNSONTOWN 3 WSW 5.0
OMPS 5.0
WARDENSVILLE 3 E 4.0
...WYOMING...
ENCAMPMENT 11 SSE 25.5
ELK MOUNTAIN 21 SSE 25.0
CENTENNIAL 12 W 19.5
SAVERY 16 ENE 13.0
CHEYENNE 11 N 6.5
...Selected preliminary Storm Total Freezing Rain ice amounts in
inches where the event has ended...
...VIRGINIA...
BIG MEADOWS 0.10
WINTERGREEN 3 NW 0.10
...WEST VIRGINIA...
HIGHTOWN 5 NW 0.20
BLOOMERY 2 SSE 0.13
The low pressure system off the coast of Nova Scotia will continue
strengthening and race northward into Newfoundland tonight. Snow
will taper off across Maine this evening.
This will be the last storm summary issued by the Weather
Prediction Center for this event. Please refer to your local
National Weather service office for additional information.
Snell
Weather summary
for New Brunswick
issued by Environment Canada
at 8:49 a.m. AST Tuesday 5 March 2019.
Discussion.
A low pressure system approached from the east coast of the United
States Sunday night and Monday morning. The low then tracked
northeastward across Nova Scotia Monday afternoon and Monday
evening.
Snow at times heavy began over New Brunswick early Monday morning
and persisted throughout the day. The snow then tapered off to
flurries or freezing drizzle Monday evening.
1. The following is a summary of snowfall amounts in centimetres
received by Environment Canada as of 8 AM AST Tuesday:
Airport Observations:
Moncton: 24
Saint John: 20
Volunteer Observations:
Grande-Digue: 25.9*
Sackville: 25.7*
Norton: 24.1*
McLeod Hill: 24
McNamee: 24
Irishtown: 22.6*
Bas-Caraquet: 22.2
Chamcook: 22.1
Miramichi: 20.8*
Lincoln: 20.5
Millville: 20
Sussex Corner: 17
Big River: 15.5
Bathurst: 14
*Measurements based on snow-water equivalent amounts
Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.
End/ASPC
Weather summary
for Nova Scotia
issued by Environment Canada
at 8:48 a.m. AST Tuesday 5 March 2019.
Discussion.
A low pressure system approached from the east coast of the United
States Sunday night and Monday morning. The low then tracked along
the Atlantic coast of mainland Nova Scotia Monday afternoon and
across Cape Breton Monday evening.
A period of snow at times heavy began over southwestern Nova Scotia
early Monday morning and then spread eastward across the province,
reaching Cape Breton near noon Monday. The snow then changed to a
prolonged period of ice pellets over many areas. Over southern and
eastern areas, the ice pellets were followed by an hour or two of
freezing rain, which then changed to rain as temperatures rose to
slightly above the freezing mark. In addition, strong easterly
winds, especially over exposed areas near the coast, accompanied
this system.
The following is a summary of weather event information received by
Environment Canada as of 8 AM AST Tuesday.
1. Summary of snowfall amounts in centimetres:
Airport observations:
Sydney: 26
Greenwood: 19
Halifax Stanfield International Airport: 17
Yarmouth: 12
Volunteer observations:
Rawdon Gold Mines: 23.4
West Porters Lake: 22.4
Scots Bay: 18
Wolfville: 18
Middleton: 15.2
Enfield: 12.7
Sydney: 12.7
Port Maitland: 12.7
St. Anns: 12.7
Bridgetown: 11.4
2. Summary of wind gusts in km/h:
Grand Etang (Les Suetes): 167
Osborne Head: 95
Baccaro Point: 87
Briar Island: 85
Halifax Kootenay: 82
Beaver Island: 78
Yarmouth: 74
Sydney: 70
Western Head: 61
Volunteer observations:
St. Joseph du Moine: 163
Plateau: 163
Pleasant Bay: 102
Bay St. Lawrence: 93
Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.
End/ASPC
Weather summary
for Prince Edward Island
issued by Environment Canada
at 8:48 a.m. AST Tuesday 5 March 2019.
Discussion.
A low pressure system approached from the east coast of the United
States Sunday night and Monday morning. The low then tracked
northeastward across Nova Scotia Monday afternoon and Monday
evening.
Snow at times heavy began over Prince Edward Island Monday morning
and persisted throughout the day before tapered to flurries or
freezing drizzle Monday evening. The snow was mixed at times with
ice pellets.
1. The following is a summary of weather event information received
by Environment Canada as of 8 AM AST Tuesday:
1. Summary of snowfall amounts in centimetres:
Airport observations:
Charlottetown: 19
Volunteer observations:
Boneshaw: 21.8
New London: 19.8
Borden: 19
Wellington: 17.8
2. Summary of peak wind gusts in km/h:
North Cape: 72
Charlottetown: 69
Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.
End/ASPC
Weather summary
for Quebec
issued by Environment Canada
at 10:28 a.m. EST Tuesday 5 March 2019.
Discussion.
A major system hit the Maritimes yesterday. It also touched the
Gaspe Peninsula and the Lower North Shore with blowing snow and
significant snow accumulations locally.
Below are the significative snow accumulations (in cm) recorded by
our stations:
Sept-Iles : 16
Gaspe : 15
Any damage can be reported to Environment and Climate change Canada
by email at meteoqc@canada.ca or on Twitter with hashtag #meteoqc.
Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.
End/QSPC
Weather summary
for Newfoundland
issued by Environment Canada
at 8:19 a.m. NST Tuesday 5 March 2019.
Discussion.
An intense low pressure system quickly moved through western
Newfoundland Monday night and brought significant precipitation and
strong winds Monday afternoon and night.
Snow began over southwestern Newfoundland Monday afternoon and
spread everywhere by Monday evening. Over southern and eastern
regions, the snow changed through freezing precipitation and
eventually over to rain throughout the night. Areas along the Burin
and Avalon Peninsulas received several hours of freezing rain before
the changeover. Areas over southern and western regions received
several hours of blowing snow. Additionally, extremely strong
southeasterly winds developed late Monday over southwestern
Newfoundland and spread to the remainder of the island Monday night,
especially in areas prone to enhanced southeasterlies. Conditions
quickly improved overnight and into Tuesday morning.
The following is a summary of weather event information received by
Environment and Climate Change Canada.
1. Summary of snowfall in centimetres:
Deer Lake Airport: 23
Burgeo: 21.1
La Scie: 18.2
Stephenville Airport: 16
Millertown: 14.3
Gander Int'l Airport: 14
Badger: 13.8
Cormack: 13.7
Port aux Basques: 13.4
Terra Nova National Park: 12.8
2. Summary of peak wind gusts in kilometres per hour:
Wreckhouse: 170
Port aux Basques: 100
Burgeo: 96
Bonavista: 96
St. John's Int'l Airport: 90
Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.
End/NLWO
Storm
NWS Weather Prediction Center College Park MD
400 PM EST Mon Mar 04 2019
...Snow has ended across much of the Northeast and is winding down
across northeastern Maine...
Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect
across northeastern Maine.
For a detailed graphical depiction of the latest watches, warnings
and advisories, please see www.weather.gov
At 300 PM EST...A surface low pressure system with an estimated
central pressure of 985 mb was located just off the southeast
coast of Nova Scotia. A cold front extended from the low towards
the southwest across the Atlantic Ocean and eventually into
central Florida. National Weather Service radars and surface
observations indicated light snow across northeast Maine.
...Selected preliminary Storm Total Snowfall in inches from 700 PM
EST Sat Mar 02 through 300 PM EST Mon Mar 04...
...MAINE...
ROQUE BLUFFS 1 W 15.1
MILLBRIDGE 2 NNW 14.8
EAST MACHIAS 4 E 12.8
BAR HARBOR 12.3
ADDISON 2 WSW 12.0
MATINICUS 12.0
PROSPECT HARBOR 12.0
CHARLOTTE 8 NE 9.7
SANFORD 8.0
BIDDEFORD 7.0
SOUTHWEST HARBOR 1 SSW 7.0
YORK 6.7
KENNEBUNK 6.0
SOUTH PORTLAND 6.0
...Selected preliminary Storm Total Snowfall in inches where the
event has ended...
...COLORADO...
MOUNT ZIRKEL 4 SE 32.5
MOUNT AUDUBON 3 NNE 27.5
GLENDEVEY 5 SSW 25.0
LOVELAND PASS 1 SSE 20.0
BLUE RIVER 5 SSW 16.3
FORT COLLINS 4 NNE 7.0
DENVER INTL ARPT 3.7
...CONNECTICUT...
POMFRET 16.5
COLUMBIA 14.5
MANSFIELD CENTER 14.0
ANDOVER 11.5
COVENTRY 11.5
WOODSTOCK 11.5
MOOSUP 10.5
NEW CANAAN 10.5
WOODBRIDGE 10.5
DANBURY 10.0
EAST HARTFORD 8.1
...ILLINOIS...
SPRINGFIELD 2.0
WOOD RIVER 2.0
CHAMPAIGN 2 SW 1.7
...IOWA...
UDELL 3 SW 3.0
...KANSAS...
BIRD CITY 13 S 7.0
COLBY 7.0
MONUMENT 9 NW 7.0
WALLACE 7.0
EDSON 13 N 6.0
GREAT BEND 2 ENE 6.0
NESS CITY 6.0
DODGE CITY 2 NNW 4.7
TOPEKA 3 ENE 3.4
DOWNTOWN WICHITA 4 W 3.0
...MARYLAND...
THURMONT 3 N 6.5
FROSTBURG 6.0
LONG MEADOW 1 WNW 6.0
MCHENRY 6.0
MOUNT SAVAGE 6.0
RIDGELEY 1 NW 5.3
ACCIDENT 2 NE 5.1
CRESAPTOWN 4.6
SWANTON 3 NW 4.5
HANCOCK 1 ESE 4.4
...MASSACHUSETTS...
MILFORD 2.3 NNW 17.5
UPTON 16.3
SHARON 16.2
QUINCY 15.5
WEYMOUTH 15.5
FOXBORO 15.2
NATICK 15.2
SOUTH BOSTON 15.0
UXBRIDGE 15.0
DORCHESTER 14.5
BROCKTON 14.2
FRAMINGHAM 14.0
WAKEFIELD 14.0
BURLINGTON 13.4
BOSTON LOGAN AP 10.6
...MISSOURI...
FREEMAN 4.0
MIDWAY 3 ESE 3.5
CATAWISSA 3.0
HAZELWOOD 3.0
SAINT LOUIS 1 W 2.6
...NEBRASKA...
GURLEY 1 WNW 7.0
LODGEPOLE 8 N 6.3
NORTH PLATTE 3 ESE 6.2
BOX BUTTE DAM 5 E 6.0
STAPLETON 5 W 6.0
...NEW HAMPSHIRE...
HUDSON 10.0
CONTOOCOOK 2 NNW 8.0
MARLBOROUGH 8.0
NORTH HAMPTON 2 WSW 8.0
RYE 8.0
STRATHAM 2 ENE 7.3
MANCHESTER ASOS 7.0
NASHUA 6.4
DOVER 6.0
WEST HAMPSTEAD 3 WSW 6.0
...NEW JERSEY...
CEDAR GROVE 9.2
HAWORTH 8.8
DENVILLE 8.7
FRANKLIN LAKES 8.5
OXFORD 8.0
SUCCASUNNA 7.8
BUTLER 7.5
CHESTER 7.5
SCHOOLEYS MOUNTAIN 7.5
HIGHLAND LAKES 7.3
MORRISTOWN 7.0
HARRISON 5.0
...NEW MEXICO...
CANON PLAZA 11 NNW 9.0
CANJILON 7 E 8.0
ROCIADA 8 SW 6.0
LOS ALMOS 5 WNW 5.0
...NEW YORK...
ARMONK 11.0
MONROE 8.0
SPRING VALLEY 8.0
BREWSTER 7.8
FISHKILL 3 ESE 6.8
CENTRAL PARK 5.0
...OHIO...
MARTINS FERRY 4.0
POLAND 1 NW 3.5
CANFIELD 1 NNW 3.4
...PENNSYLVANIA...
SPRING TWP 7.7
BETHLEHEM TWP 7.5
ALLENTOWN 7.0
ANCIENT OAKS 7.0
CENTER VALLEY 7.0
EMMAUS 7.0
NORTH WHITEHALL TWP 7.0
UPPER STRASBURG 6.5
BOSSARDSVILLE 1 NE 6.3
GREENCASTLE 6.0
HARRISBURG 5.1
SPRING GROVE 5.1
JOHNSTOWN 4.1
...RHODE ISLAND...
BURRILLVILLE 17.0
CUMBERLAND 17.0
LINCOLN 14.5
WEST WARWICK 10.2
EAST PROVIDENCE 9.3
GREENE 9.0
...UTAH...
ALTA 12.0
BRIGHTON 10.0
HERBER CITY 9.0
PARK CITY 9.0
ALPINE 5.5
SALT LAKE CITY 2.2
...VERMONT...
WILMINGTON 6.0
ARLINGTON 3 NNE 4.2
SPRINGFIELD 3.9
GROTON 3.0
...WEST VIRGINIA...
KITZMILLER 2 E 12.0
PISGAH 4 W 7.0
KEYSER 6.5
DAVIS 5 NE 6.0
JOHNSONTOWN 3 WSW 5.0
OMPS 5.0
WARDENSVILLE 3 E 4.0
...WYOMING...
ENCAMPMENT 11 SSE 25.5
ELK MOUNTAIN 21 SSE 25.0
CENTENNIAL 12 W 19.5
SAVERY 16 ENE 13.0
CHEYENNE 11 N 6.5
...Selected preliminary Storm Total Freezing Rain ice amounts in
inches where the event has ended...
...VIRGINIA...
BIG MEADOWS 0.10
WINTERGREEN 3 NW 0.10
...WEST VIRGINIA...
HIGHTOWN 5 NW 0.20
BLOOMERY 2 SSE 0.13
The low pressure system off the coast of Nova Scotia will continue
strengthening and race northward into Newfoundland tonight. Snow
will taper off across Maine this evening.
This will be the last storm summary issued by the Weather
Prediction Center for this event. Please refer to your local
National Weather service office for additional information.
Snell
Weather summary
for New Brunswick
issued by Environment Canada
at 8:49 a.m. AST Tuesday 5 March 2019.
Discussion.
A low pressure system approached from the east coast of the United
States Sunday night and Monday morning. The low then tracked
northeastward across Nova Scotia Monday afternoon and Monday
evening.
Snow at times heavy began over New Brunswick early Monday morning
and persisted throughout the day. The snow then tapered off to
flurries or freezing drizzle Monday evening.
1. The following is a summary of snowfall amounts in centimetres
received by Environment Canada as of 8 AM AST Tuesday:
Airport Observations:
Moncton: 24
Saint John: 20
Volunteer Observations:
Grande-Digue: 25.9*
Sackville: 25.7*
Norton: 24.1*
McLeod Hill: 24
McNamee: 24
Irishtown: 22.6*
Bas-Caraquet: 22.2
Chamcook: 22.1
Miramichi: 20.8*
Lincoln: 20.5
Millville: 20
Sussex Corner: 17
Big River: 15.5
Bathurst: 14
*Measurements based on snow-water equivalent amounts
Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.
End/ASPC
Weather summary
for Nova Scotia
issued by Environment Canada
at 8:48 a.m. AST Tuesday 5 March 2019.
Discussion.
A low pressure system approached from the east coast of the United
States Sunday night and Monday morning. The low then tracked along
the Atlantic coast of mainland Nova Scotia Monday afternoon and
across Cape Breton Monday evening.
A period of snow at times heavy began over southwestern Nova Scotia
early Monday morning and then spread eastward across the province,
reaching Cape Breton near noon Monday. The snow then changed to a
prolonged period of ice pellets over many areas. Over southern and
eastern areas, the ice pellets were followed by an hour or two of
freezing rain, which then changed to rain as temperatures rose to
slightly above the freezing mark. In addition, strong easterly
winds, especially over exposed areas near the coast, accompanied
this system.
The following is a summary of weather event information received by
Environment Canada as of 8 AM AST Tuesday.
1. Summary of snowfall amounts in centimetres:
Airport observations:
Sydney: 26
Greenwood: 19
Halifax Stanfield International Airport: 17
Yarmouth: 12
Volunteer observations:
Rawdon Gold Mines: 23.4
West Porters Lake: 22.4
Scots Bay: 18
Wolfville: 18
Middleton: 15.2
Enfield: 12.7
Sydney: 12.7
Port Maitland: 12.7
St. Anns: 12.7
Bridgetown: 11.4
2. Summary of wind gusts in km/h:
Grand Etang (Les Suetes): 167
Osborne Head: 95
Baccaro Point: 87
Briar Island: 85
Halifax Kootenay: 82
Beaver Island: 78
Yarmouth: 74
Sydney: 70
Western Head: 61
Volunteer observations:
St. Joseph du Moine: 163
Plateau: 163
Pleasant Bay: 102
Bay St. Lawrence: 93
Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.
End/ASPC
Weather summary
for Prince Edward Island
issued by Environment Canada
at 8:48 a.m. AST Tuesday 5 March 2019.
Discussion.
A low pressure system approached from the east coast of the United
States Sunday night and Monday morning. The low then tracked
northeastward across Nova Scotia Monday afternoon and Monday
evening.
Snow at times heavy began over Prince Edward Island Monday morning
and persisted throughout the day before tapered to flurries or
freezing drizzle Monday evening. The snow was mixed at times with
ice pellets.
1. The following is a summary of weather event information received
by Environment Canada as of 8 AM AST Tuesday:
1. Summary of snowfall amounts in centimetres:
Airport observations:
Charlottetown: 19
Volunteer observations:
Boneshaw: 21.8
New London: 19.8
Borden: 19
Wellington: 17.8
2. Summary of peak wind gusts in km/h:
North Cape: 72
Charlottetown: 69
Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.
End/ASPC
Weather summary
for Quebec
issued by Environment Canada
at 10:28 a.m. EST Tuesday 5 March 2019.
Discussion.
A major system hit the Maritimes yesterday. It also touched the
Gaspe Peninsula and the Lower North Shore with blowing snow and
significant snow accumulations locally.
Below are the significative snow accumulations (in cm) recorded by
our stations:
Sept-Iles : 16
Gaspe : 15
Any damage can be reported to Environment and Climate change Canada
by email at meteoqc@canada.ca or on Twitter with hashtag #meteoqc.
Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.
End/QSPC
Weather summary
for Newfoundland
issued by Environment Canada
at 8:19 a.m. NST Tuesday 5 March 2019.
Discussion.
An intense low pressure system quickly moved through western
Newfoundland Monday night and brought significant precipitation and
strong winds Monday afternoon and night.
Snow began over southwestern Newfoundland Monday afternoon and
spread everywhere by Monday evening. Over southern and eastern
regions, the snow changed through freezing precipitation and
eventually over to rain throughout the night. Areas along the Burin
and Avalon Peninsulas received several hours of freezing rain before
the changeover. Areas over southern and western regions received
several hours of blowing snow. Additionally, extremely strong
southeasterly winds developed late Monday over southwestern
Newfoundland and spread to the remainder of the island Monday night,
especially in areas prone to enhanced southeasterlies. Conditions
quickly improved overnight and into Tuesday morning.
The following is a summary of weather event information received by
Environment and Climate Change Canada.
1. Summary of snowfall in centimetres:
Deer Lake Airport: 23
Burgeo: 21.1
La Scie: 18.2
Stephenville Airport: 16
Millertown: 14.3
Gander Int'l Airport: 14
Badger: 13.8
Cormack: 13.7
Port aux Basques: 13.4
Terra Nova National Park: 12.8
2. Summary of peak wind gusts in kilometres per hour:
Wreckhouse: 170
Port aux Basques: 100
Burgeo: 96
Bonavista: 96
St. John's Int'l Airport: 90
Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.
End/NLWO
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