Winter Storm Odell

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1028 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2020

...Significant Snow is Likely for the Mountains and Foothills
Tonight and Thursday...

MEZ020>022-262330-
/O.CON.KGYX.WW.Y.0010.200227T0600Z-200227T2200Z/
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
1028 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 5 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 4
  inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 5 PM EST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow amounts will vary significantly with
  higher amounts in the more inland and northern areas, and
  little or no snow further south or closer to the coast.

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
1010 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2020

MEZ002-005-006-011-270100-
/O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0004.200227T1200Z-200228T1000Z/
Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Penobscot-
Including the cities of Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren,
Mars Hill, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway,
Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Lincoln, Howland,
and Springfield
1010 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THURSDAY TO
5 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected with wind gusts up to 30 mph. Total
  snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Sleet accumulations up to
  one quarter of an inch and ice accumulations up to one tenth of
  an inch expected mainly south of a Millinocket...Houlton line.

* WHERE...Northeast Aroostook, Central Penobscot, Southeast
  Aroostook and Northern Penobscot Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Thursday to 5 AM EST Friday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. Patchy
  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause
  localized hazardous travel. The hazardous conditions could
  impact the morning and evening commute. Power outages are
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet
and ice will make travel extremely dangerous.

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
1010 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2020

MEZ015-032-270100-
/O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0009.200227T0800Z-200228T0300Z/
Southern Penobscot-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town,
Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield
1010 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 10 PM
EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
  of 2 to 8 inches, sleet accumulations of around one third of
  an inch and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch
  expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Washington and Southern Penobscot Counties.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 10 PM EST Thursday.

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

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.

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

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URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1013 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2020

MEZ029-030-270200-
/O.CON.KCAR.HW.A.0001.200227T1200Z-200227T1800Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport,
Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield
1013 AM EST Wed Feb 26 2020

...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY MORNING
THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...East winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  possible.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From Thursday morning through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power
  lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be
  difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.

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VJN

11:03 AM AST Wednesday 26 February 2020
Special weather statement in effect for:

Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County
Significant snow and wind are expected Thursday night.

Total snowfall: 5 to 15 cm except possibly higher over Cape Breton

Maximum wind gusts: easterly 60 to 80 km/h and possibly higher, with Les Suetes wind gusts up to 140 km/h likely over western Cape Breton Island.

Locations: northeastern mainland Nova Scotia and Cape Breton.

Time span: Thursday evening until early Friday morning.

Remarks: Snow and ice pellets will develop over northeastern Nova Scotia Thursday afternoon and over Cape Breton Thursday evening. Precipitation should end or taper to flurries by Friday morning. Strong easterly winds will also develop Thursday afternoon and evening, potentially giving reduced visibilities in blowing snow in some locations. A Les Suetes wind warning has been issued for Inverness County - Mabou and North, and it is possible that wind warnings will be issued for other regions of eastern Nova Scotia as the event approaches.

The timing of the snow could cause poor travel conditions in the late afternoon or evening on Thursday.

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.

11:01 AM AST Wednesday 26 February 2020
Special weather statement in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.
Snow, ice pellets with risk of freezing rain expected later in the day Thursday and Thursday night.

Total snowfall: 10 to 20 cm.

Maximum wind gusts: easterly 80 km/h.

Locations: all of Prince Edward Island, with greatest snowfall amounts most likely over Prince County.

Time span: Thursday afternoon through Friday morning.

Remarks: Snow will develop across the island late Thursday afternoon and will likely mix with or change to ice pellets for a time on Thursday evening with a risk of freezing rain, especially over Queens and Kings counties. Precipitation will taper to a few flurries or showers on Friday morning. Strong easterly winds will also develop Thursday afternoon and evening, potentially giving reduced visibilities in blowing snow for some locations.

Motorists should anticipate poor driving conditions late in the day Thursday and Thursday night, possibly carrying over into Friday morning in some areas.

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

11:00 AM AST Wednesday 26 February 2020
Wind warning in effect for:

Yarmouth County
Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Maximum wind gusts: easterly 80 km/h, except 100 along parts of the coast.

Rainfall amounts: 15 to 25 mm and possibly more.

Locations: southwestern Nova Scotia

Time span: Thursday afternoon until Thursday evening.

Remarks: An approaching low pressure system will bring a period of very strong easterlies to southwestern Nova Scotia Thursday afternoon until Thursday evening. Rain associated with this low will develop near noon Thursday and taper to a few showers Thursday evening. Total rainfall accumulations of 15 to 25 mm with locally higher amounts are possible, and rainfall warnings may be issued as the event approaches.

Loose objects may be tossed by the wind and cause injury or damage. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions due to high winds.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

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.

10:59 AM AST Wednesday 26 February 2020
Special weather statement in effect for:

Acadian Peninsula
Significant snowfall expected Thursday afternoon and Thursday night.

Total snowfall: 20 to 30 cm, with lesser amounts along the Fundy coast.

Maximum wind gusts: near 80 km/h along the Fundy coast.

Locations: Most of New Brunswick. Snow will change to rain for areas near the Fundy coast, reducing snowfall amounts there.

Time span: Thursday afternoon through Friday morning.

Remarks: Snow is expected to spread across New Brunswick from west to east beginning Thursday afternoon and will become heavy at times on Thursday night before tapering to flurries Friday morning. Strong east to northeast winds will give occasional blowing snow Thursday evening. Over southern parts of the province, the snow could mix with or change to ice pellets for a time on Thursday evening, and along the Fundy coast the precipitation is expected to change to rain on Thursday night.

Motorists should anticipate poor driving conditions due to low visibility and accumulating snow on roads late on Thursday and into Thursday night, possibly carrying over into Friday morning in some areas.

Snowfall warnings have been issued for most of New Brunswick and will likely be extended this afternoon to northern New Brunswick. A wind warning has also been issued for Grand Manan and coastal Charlotte County.

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.

10:59 AM AST Wednesday 26 February 2020
Special weather statement in effect for:

Saint John and County
Significant snowfall expected Thursday afternoon and Thursday night.

Total snowfall: 20 to 30 cm, with lesser amounts along the Fundy coast.

Maximum wind gusts: near 80 km/h along the Fundy coast.

Locations: Most of New Brunswick. Snow will change to rain for areas near the Fundy coast, reducing snowfall amounts there.

Time span: Thursday afternoon through Friday morning.

Remarks: Snow is expected to spread across New Brunswick from west to east beginning Thursday afternoon and will become heavy at times on Thursday night before tapering to flurries Friday morning. Strong east to northeast winds will give occasional blowing snow Thursday evening. Over southern parts of the province, the snow could mix with or change to ice pellets for a time on Thursday evening, and along the Fundy coast the precipitation is expected to change to rain on Thursday night.

Motorists should anticipate poor driving conditions due to low visibility and accumulating snow on roads late on Thursday and into Thursday night, possibly carrying over into Friday morning in some areas.

Snowfall warnings have been issued for most of New Brunswick and will likely be extended this afternoon to northern New Brunswick. A wind warning has also been issued for Grand Manan and coastal Charlotte County.

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.

10:58 AM AST Wednesday 26 February 2020
Snowfall warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County
Snowfall with total amounts of 20 to 30 cm is expected.

Locations: most of New Brunswick.

Time span: Thursday afternoon to early Friday morning.

Remarks: Snow, at times heavy, is expected to spread across New Brunswick from southwest to northeast beginning Thursday afternoon. Snow will taper to flurries on Friday morning. Strong east to northeast winds will give occasional blowing snow on Thursday evening. Over southern parts of the province, the snow could mix with or change to ice pellets on Thursday evening.

Snowfall warnings will likely be extended to northeastern New Brunswick this afternoon.

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.

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.