Winter Storm Gage Update One

Winter Storm Gage

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
327 PM EST Sun Dec 29 2019

...WINTRY WEATHER EXPECTED THROUGH TUESDAY...

.A slow moving low pressure system will bring a mix of
precipitation types starting tonight in the south and Monday night
across northern sections of the forecast area. A mix of snow,
sleet, and freezing rain is expected across southern New
Hampshire, with snow and sleet elsewhere. This will result in
slippery travel Monday and Tuesday for many areas.

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Interior Cumberland-
Including the cities of New Gloucester, Gray, North Windham,
Gorham, and Bridgton
327 PM EST Sun Dec 29 2019

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON MONDAY TO 1 PM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches over a period of 36 hours with
  ice accumulations of a light glaze expected.

* WHERE...Interior Cumberland County.

* WHEN...From noon Monday to 1 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions, especially during
  the Tuesday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
301 PM EST Sun Dec 29 2019

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Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska,
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren,
and Mars Hill
301 PM EST Sun Dec 29 2019

...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH
WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 7 to
  10 inches possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Wednesday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening
  commute as well as New Year`s Eve festivities.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Caribou ME
255 PM EST Sun Dec 29 2019

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Southeast Aroostook-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-
Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-
Coastal Washington-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
255 PM EST Sun Dec 29 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine,
Coastal DownEast Maine, Far Eastern Maine, Interior DownEast Maine
and Penobscot Valley Maine.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

A winter storm will affect the region with snow overspreading the
region late Monday night into Tuesday morning. The snow will mix
with sleet or freezing rain at times across the Downeast Region as
well as the Bangor area on Tuesday. Please continue to monitor the
latest forecasts from the National Weather Service for possible
winter weather headlines.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

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3:53 PM AST Sunday 29 December 2019
Special weather statement in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.
Snow and strong winds expected for New Year's Eve.

Total snowfall: 10 to 15 cm. Locally higher amounts possible.

Maximum wind gusts: 60 to 70 km/h, possibly higher.

Locations: All of Prince Edward Island.

Time span: Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday morning.

Remarks: A disturbance is expected to develop near Cape Cod early on New Year's Eve and track slowly northeastward across New Brunswick on New Year's Day. Snow is expected to develop Tuesday afternoon ahead of this system and potentially become heavy at times before a possible brief changeover to freezing rain or ice pellets and then to rain near midnight before ending Wednesday morning. Strong east or southeast winds potentially gusting up to 70 km/h or higher will develop Tuesday evening then diminish Wednesday morning.

The timing and combination of snow and strong winds could impact those travelling during New Year's Eve.

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.

3:50 PM AST Sunday 29 December 2019
Special weather statement in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Significant snow and rain expected New Year's Eve into New Year's Day.

Total snowfall: 15 to 30 cm. Locally higher amounts possible.

Total rainfall: 5 to 15 mm.

Locations: All of New Brunswick for snow, mainly southern New Brunswick for rain.

Time span: Tuesday morning into Wednesday morning, persisting into Wednesday afternoon over northern New Brunswick.

Remarks: A disturbance is expected to develop near Cape Cod early on New Year's Eve and track slowly northeastward across New Brunswick on New Year's Day. Snow is expected to develop Tuesday morning ahead of this system and spread to all of the province by late Tuesday afternoon. Snow will gradually change to possibly a brief period of freezing rain or ice pellets and then to rain over southern and eastern New Brunswick Tuesday night into Wednesday morning, but should persist as snow over northwestern sections well into Wednesday.

The timing and combination of mixed precipitation could impact those travelling on New Year's Eve or New Year's Day.

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.

3:48 PM AST Sunday 29 December 2019
Special weather statement in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Significant snow, rain and strong winds expected New Year's Eve.

Total snowfall: 2 cm in the southwest to 10 cm in the north, possibly higher over the Cape Breton Highlands.

Total rainfall: 10 to 30 mm.

Maximum wind gusts: 70 to 80 km/h, higher in Les Suetes.

Locations: All of Nova Scotia.

Time span: Near Tuesday morning into Wednesday morning.

Remarks: A disturbance is expected to develop near Cape Cod early on New Year's Eve and track slowly northeastward across New Brunswick on New Year's Day. Rain or snow is expected to develop Tuesday morning over southwestern Nova Scotia ahead of this system and then spread to all regions of the province by Tuesday evening. There may be a brief period of ice pellets or freezing rain before the changeover to rain. Strong southeast winds gusting up to 80 km/h or possibly higher will develop Tuesday afternoon and evening then diminish overnight.

The timing and combination of mixed precipitation and strong winds could impact those travelling on New Year's Eve.

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.