Early December Winter Storm Update Two

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Gray ME

1222 PM EST Sat Dec 12 2020

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Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-

Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-

Interior Cumberland Highlands-

Including the cities of Upton, Wilsons Mills, Andover, Byron,

Middle Dam, Roxbury, South Arm, Coburn Gore, Davis, Oquossoc,

Rangeley, Avon, Kingfield, Phillips, New Portland, Brassua,

Long Pond, Moosehead, Pittston Farm, Seboomook, Bingham, Jackman,

Bethel, Bryant Pond, Hanover, Locke Mills, Milton, Newry,

Rumford, Norway, Fryeburg, Oxford, Farmington, New Sharon,

New Vineyard, Temple, Wilton, Chesterville, Jay, Athens,

Cornville, Skowhegan, Palmyra, Pittsfield, Embden, Madison,

Bridgton, Harrison, and Naples

1222 PM EST Sat Dec 12 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS

EVENING TO 8 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations

  of up to one inch, sleet accumulations of around 1 inch and

  ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch expected.

* WHERE...Portions of south central, west central, and western

  Maine.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 8 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

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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10:36 AM AST Saturday 12 December 2020

Special weather statement in effect for:

Victoria County

Significant snowfall is possible beginning early Sunday morning.

Total snowfall: 5 to 10 cm, except possibly reaching 15 cm over the Highlands.

Locations: Victoria County and Inverness County - Mabou and north.

Time span: beginning before dawn Sunday through early Sunday afternoon.

Remarks: Snow is expected to move into Cape Breton beginning overnight tonight before becoming mixed with or changing to ice pellets in the morning with a risk of freezing rain, then to rain in the afternoon.

A slight change in the expected track or intensity of this system could significantly affect these forecast snow amounts. The public is advised to monitor future forecast updates for possible warnings.

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.

10:36 AM AST Saturday 12 December 2020

Special weather statement in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.

Significant snowfall is possible beginning after midnight tonight.

Total snowfall: Near 10 cm, possibly reaching near 15 cm over parts of Prince county.

Locations: Prince Edward Island.

Time span: beginning after midnight tonight through Sunday morning.

Remarks: Snow is expected to spread across the island just after midnight tonight. Snow will become mixed with ice pellets or rain in the morning with a risk of freezing rain, then to showers or drizzle near noon.

A slight change in the expected track or intensity of this system could significantly affect these forecast snow amounts. The public is advised to monitor future forecast updates for possible warnings.

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.

10:28 AM AST Saturday 12 December 2020

Special weather statement in effect for:

Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick

Prolonged snowfall event expected beginning this evening.

Total snowfall: 10 to 15 cm, locally 20 cm.

Maximum wind gusts: 40 to 60 km/h.

Locations: most of New Brunswick.

Time span: tonight through Sunday night.

Remarks: Heavy snow is expected to spread across parts of New Brunswick beginning this evening, with strong winds and local blowing snow possible. The snow will likely change briefly to freezing rain or ice pellets over south-central parts of the province on near midnight tonight or overnight. Coastal regions along the Fundy shore should remain warm enough for rain with this system. There still remains some uncertainty with the exact track of this system, and the intensity of the snowfall. The rain-snow line may shift slightly and warnings for snowfall and freezing rain may be required as this system draws nearer.

Conditions will improve across the Maritimes on Monday.

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.