Sunday, April 07, 2019

Early April Snowstorm Looms Part One



















URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
721 PM EDT Sun Apr 7 2019

...SLIPPERY TRAVEL LIKELY LATE TONIGHT AND MONDAY...

.A late season winter storm will bring snow, sleet, and even some
freezing rain to the region, especially during the day on Monday.
The precipitation will likely start as plain rain in some areas
later on tonight. Travel difficulties are expected as
temperatures hover around or even just below the freezing mark.

MEZ020>022-080730-
/O.EXT.KGYX.WW.Y.0018.190408T0800Z-190409T0000Z/
Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Waldo-
Including the cities of Greene, Lewiston, Sabattus, Wales, Minot,
Turner, Auburn, Livermore Falls, Augusta, Sidney, Windsor,
Vassalboro, Waterville, China, Palermo, Brooks, Jackson, Knox,
Liberty, Montville, Morrill, Waldo, Winterport, and Unity
721 PM EDT Sun Apr 7 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 8 PM EDT
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 3 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze
  expected.

* WHERE...Androscoggin, Kennebec and Interior Waldo Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 8 PM EDT Monday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or
freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery
roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray.

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Early April Snowstorm Looms























URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
331 PM EDT Sun Apr 7 2019

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Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-
Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot,
Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin,
Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Greenville,
Monson, and Blanchard
331 PM EDT Sun Apr 7 2019

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM MONDAY TO 6 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

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

* WHERE...Northern Somerset, Northern Piscataquis, Northern
  Penobscot and Central Piscataquis Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Monday to 6 AM EDT Tuesday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening
  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.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
331 PM EDT Sun Apr 7 2019

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/O.UPG.KCAR.WS.A.0007.190408T1000Z-190409T1000Z/
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Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Southeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska,
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren,
Mars Hill, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, and Smyrna Mills
331 PM EDT Sun Apr 7 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 8 AM EDT
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches
  expected.

* WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Northeast Aroostook and Southeast
  Aroostook Counties.

* WHEN...From noon Monday to 8 AM EDT Tuesday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will
cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads
and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

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

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3:39 PM ADT Sunday 07 April 2019
Snowfall warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm is expected.

A low pressure system from the Great Lakes will track southeastward to lie south of Nova Scotia by Tuesday morning. Snow is expected to develop over western New Brunswick Monday morning and slowly progress eastward throughout the day before tapering to flurries by Tuesday morning.

Total snowfall amounts of 15 to 20 cm are forecast for central and southern New Brunswick, from areas surrounding Fredericton and down toward the Fundy Coast.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. If visibility is reduced while driving, slow down, watch for tail lights ahead and be prepared to stop.

Snowfall warnings are issued when significant snowfall is expected.

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.

3:39 PM ADT Sunday 07 April 2019
Snowfall warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm is expected.

A spring storm will see a return of winter weather for a majority of mainland Nova Scotia Monday and Monday night.

Snow will begin Monday morning over southwestern Nova Scotia and spread eastward throughout the day reaching northern parts of the province Monday evening. Over southwestern Nova Scotia the snow will changeover to ice pellets and freezing rain before tapering off to showers Tuesday morning. For Halifax, the valley and south shore areas the precipitation will remain as snow throughout event with the possibility of ice pellets developing overnight Monday night. Snowfall amounts of 15 cm are expected by Tuesday morning.

Conditions will improve on Tuesday with the snow tapering off due to the departure of the storm.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations.

Snowfall warnings are issued when significant snowfall is expected.

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.

3:37 PM ADT Sunday 07 April 2019
Special weather statement in effect for:

Guysborough County
Significant snowfall to affect portions of the province on Monday and Monday night.

A spring storm will see a return of winter weather for a majority of mainland Nova Scotia on Monday and Monday night.

Snow is expected to develop over western Nova Scotia Monday morning and slowly progress eastward to reach eastern regions Monday evening.
Total snowfall amounts exceeding 10 cm are possible.

Travel may become difficult due to rapidly accumulating snow and reduced visibility.

The public are advised that snowfall warnings have been issued for Halifax and west to Yarmouth including Hants county and the Valley.

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.

3:37 PM ADT Sunday 07 April 2019
Special weather statement in effect for:

Cumberland County North and Cobequid Pass
Significant snowfall to affect portions of the province on Monday and Monday night.

A spring storm will see a return of winter weather for a majority of mainland Nova Scotia on Monday and Monday night.

Snow is expected to develop over western Nova Scotia Monday morning and slowly progress eastward to reach eastern regions Monday evening.
Total snowfall amounts exceeding 10 cm are possible.

Travel may become difficult due to rapidly accumulating snow and reduced visibility.

The public are advised that snowfall warnings have been issued for Halifax and west to Yarmouth including Hants county and the Valley.

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.

3:37 PM ADT Sunday 07 April 2019
Special weather statement in effect for:

Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick
Significant snowfall to affect portions of the province on Monday and Monday night.

A low pressure system from the Great Lakes on Monday will track southeastward to lie south of Nova Scotia by Tuesday morning. Snow is expected to develop over western New Brunswick Monday morning and slowly progress eastward throughout the day before tapering to flurries by Tuesday morning.

Total snowfall amounts may exceed 15 cm over southeastern and northwestern regions.

The public are advised that a snowfall warning has been issued for
central and southern New Brunswick, for areas surrounding Fredericton and down toward the Fundy Coast.

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.

3:37 PM ADT Sunday 07 April 2019
Special weather statement in effect for:

Edmundston and Madawaska County
Significant snowfall to affect portions of the province on Monday and Monday night.

A low pressure system from the Great Lakes on Monday will track southeastward to lie south of Nova Scotia by Tuesday morning. Snow is expected to develop over western New Brunswick Monday morning and slowly progress eastward throughout the day before tapering to flurries by Tuesday morning.

Total snowfall amounts may exceed 15 cm over southeastern and northwestern regions.

The public are advised that a snowfall warning has been issued for
central and southern New Brunswick, for areas surrounding Fredericton and down toward the Fundy Coast.

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.