Winter Storm Scott Update Three

Winter Storm Scott Update Two

5:58 PM AST Sunday 03 March 2019
Rainfall warning in effect for:

Lunenburg County

Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. A low pressure system will approach from the southwest tonight and track across Nova Scotia late on Monday.

Snow ahead of this system is expected to begin early on Monday and intensify through the morning before changing over to ice pellets and possibly freezing rain to rain in the afternoon. Precipitation is then forecast to quickly taper off Monday evening. The rain will occur along the Atlantic coast of mainland Nova Scotia, and southern Cape Breton Island. The highest amounts will be in the southwest, where amounts in excess of 30 mm are possible. Farther east 15 to 20 mm are possible.

Overnight into Tuesday morning falling temperatures may cause a freeze up, which combined with today's heavy snowfall, may give significant problems. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

Surprise Beginning of March Southern Maritimes Snowstorm Event Summary

Weather summary
for Nova Scotia
issued by Environment Canada
at 9:13 a.m. AST Sunday 3 March 2019.

Discussion.

A low pressure system passed south of Nova Scotia last night and 
early this morning. It spread snow over much of the province, with 
the highest amounts along the Atlantic coast of the mainland, 
especially in the southwest over Yarmouth and Shelburne Counties. 
There were widespread amounts of up to 25 cm along the Atlantic 
Coast, with higher amounts in the tri-county area. Official amounts 
there reached 42 cm, but there were unofficial reports of up to 55 
cm in Shelburne County. 

The following is a summary of weather event information received by 
Environment Canada as of 8:00 am AST. 

1. Summary of snowfall amounts in centimetres at airports: 
Halifax Stanfield International: 19 
Yarmouth: 17 
Greenwood: 7 

2. At official weather stations: 
Sandy Point Shelburne: 42 
Kejimkujik: 17 
Western Head: 24 
Baccaro Point: 21 
New Ross: 15 

3. At Cocorahs stations: 
Pubnico 59 SSE: 42.4 
Sluice Point: 37.6 
Argyle: 38.4 
East Quinan: 29 
Port Maitland: 20.3 
Upper LaHave: 21.6 
Mahone Bay: 23.1 
Enfield: 27.9 
Duncans Cove: 23.9 
Halifax: 16 
Snowfall: 18.6 

4. Unofficial reports from snow plows in Shelburne County of 50-55 
cm.

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial 
information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

End/ASPC

Winter Storm Scott Update One

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
907 AM EST Sun Mar 3 2019

MEZ015>017-029-030-032-032200-
/O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0006.190304T0500Z-190304T2100Z/
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst,
Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais,
Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Ellsworth,
Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, Cherryfield,
Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield
907 AM EST Sun Mar 3 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT
TO 4 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to
  10 inches expected.

* WHERE...Portions of Coastal DownEast, Far Eastern, Interior
  DownEast and Penobscot Valley Maine.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 4 PM EST Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel extremely dangerous. If you must
travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle
in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to
newengland511.org.

&&
$$

10:50 AM AST Sunday 03 March 2019
Snowfall warning in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.
Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected.

A low pressure system will approach from the southwest tonight and track across Nova Scotia late on Monday.

Snow ahead of this system will begin over Prince Edward Island Monday morning and become heaviest in the afternoon before changing over to ice pellets and then possibly freezing rain in the evening. Precipitation will then taper to isolated flurries late Monday evening. Snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 cm are expected.

Additionally, strong easterly winds will develop late in the day on Monday and may further reduce visibility in blowing snow.

Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to PEstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #PEStorm.

10:50 AM AST Sunday 03 March 2019
Snowfall warning in effect for:

Kings County
Snowfall with total amounts of 20 to 30 cm is expected.

A low pressure system will approach from the southwest tonight and track across Nova Scotia late on Monday.

Snow ahead of this system is expected to begin early on Monday and intensify through the morning before changing over to ice pellets and possibly freezing rain or rain in the afternoon. Precipitation is then forecast to quickly taper off Monday evening.

Snowfall amounts of 20 to 30 cm are possible for areas of northern Nova Scotia, with the valley seeing near 20 cm, and lesser amounts expected elsewhere in Nova Scotia where more rain and ice pellets are expected.

Additionally, strong easterly winds will develop late in the day on Monday and may at times reduce visibility in blowing snow.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

10:50 AM AST Sunday 03 March 2019
Snowfall warning in effect for:

Colchester County North
Snowfall with total amounts of 20 to 30 cm is expected.

A low pressure system will approach from the southwest tonight and track across Nova Scotia late on Monday.

Snow ahead of this system is expected to begin early on Monday and intensify through the morning before changing over to ice pellets and possibly freezing rain or rain in the afternoon. Precipitation is then forecast to quickly taper off Monday evening.

Snowfall amounts of 20 to 30 cm are possible for areas of northern Nova Scotia, with the valley seeing near 20 cm, and lesser amounts expected elsewhere in Nova Scotia where more rain and ice pellets are expected.

Additionally, strong easterly winds will develop late in the day on Monday and may at times reduce visibility in blowing snow.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NSstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

10:28 AM AST Sunday 03 March 2019
Snowfall warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
A low pressure system will approach from the southwest tonight and track across Nova Scotia on Monday. Light snow will develop over western New Brunswick overnight into Monday then spread across the province and intensify to snow at times heavy Monday morning and persist through the day. Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 30 cm is expected with the highest amounts most likely over the southern half of the province. Snow may mix with ice pellets over southeastern sections later in the afternoon. In addition, blowing snow over exposed areas will reduce visibilities at times.

Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy snow. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NBstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.