Historic Early May Snowstorm

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
351 PM EDT Fri May 8 2020

...Significant Very Late Season Snowfall Expected over Central and
Northern Portions of the Region late Tonight into Saturday
Night...

.A May Noreaster storm combined with unseasonably cold air moving
into the region from central Canada will potentially produce the
most significant May snowfall across central and northern
portions of the region in quite some time, with the greatest
potential over northeast portions where heavier snow banding may
be most persistent. With temperatures near the surface very
marginal to support accumulations especially during the afternoon
hours Saturday, elevation above sea level and position of snow
banding will be key to what locations get a lot of accumulation
versus little. The combo of wet heavy snowfall followed by strong
northwest winds present the potential of scattered to numerous
power outage potential especially Saturday afternoon and night.

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Southeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman,
and Smyrna Mills
351 PM EDT Fri May 8 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 2 AM EDT
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snowfall expected. Total snow accumulations of
  4 to 7 inches expected, with locally up to 6 to 10 inches over
  high terrain above 1000 feet greater than sea level and...or in
  the vicinity of heavier snow banding.

* WHERE...Southeast Aroostook County.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 2 AM EDT Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Snow
  will result in difficult driving conditions. Heavy wet snow may
  cause downed trees and branches to snap with numerous power
  outages possible.

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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5:37 PM ADT Friday 08 May 2020
Special weather statement in effect for:

Halifax County - east of Porters Lake
Large waves, pounding surf and elevated sea levels are expected.

Locations: South to west facing coastlines from Sheet Harbour west into Shelburne County then north into Yarmouth County.

Time Span: from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 pm on Saturday.

Remarks: An intensifying low pressure system will pass just north of Nova Scotia on Saturday. This will give storm surge combined with waves approaching the Atlantic coast of the province from the southwest. The waves combined with the storm surge may cause minor flooding. If the storm track or intensity changes, storm surge warnings may be required.

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.

3:41 PM ADT Friday 08 May 2020
Snowfall warning in effect for:

Woodstock and Carleton County
Snowfall amounts of 15 to 25 cm expected, beginning on Saturday.

Locations: Central and northeastern New Brunswick.

Maximum wind gusts: northwest to west winds 60 km/h Saturday night into Sunday with up to 80 km/h or higher on the Acadian Peninsula.

Time span: Saturday morning until Sunday morning.

Remarks: Snow will spread from the southwest toward to the northeast Saturday morning and increase in intensity in the afternoon and evening. As temperatures remain near freezing, snow will likely be heavy and wet. Snow may mix with rain along parts of the Bay of Chaleur coast. Precipitation will taper off to flurries Sunday morning.

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.

3:20 PM ADT Friday 08 May 2020
Special weather statement in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.
A late season snowfall is in store for the Island.

Total snowfall: Generally 5 cm, but could be as much as 10 in places.

Maximum wind gusts: 80 km/h,.

Location: Prince Edward Island.

Time span: Saturday night into Sunday morning.

Remarks: Periods of snow and strong winds are expected to develop Saturday night and persist into Sunday morning.

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.