Winter Storm Eartha Update Two

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

345 PM EST Fri Dec 4 2020

...Strong Nor`easter Like Storm Will Impact The Region This

Weekend...

.A rapidly intensifying low pressure system from the mid Atlantic

states will move across the Gulf of Maine by late Saturday

afternoon and into southern New Brunswick province by Sunday

morning. This storm will bring heavy snow to northern and the

central maine highlands of Maine with mixed precipitation to east

central and interior Downeast areas and mostly heavy rain to

coastal Downeast areas beginning by Saturday afternoon and

continuing through Sunday. In addition, it will be windy with

this storm, with patchy to areas of blowing snow for areas where

the precipitation type is all snow.

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Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-

Including the cities of Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren,

Mars Hill, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, and Medway

345 PM EST Fri Dec 4 2020

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM SATURDAY TO 7 PM EST

SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and sleet expected. Total snow accumulations

  of 8 to 13 inches and minor sleet accumulations up to a quarter

  of an inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Northeast Aroostook and Northern Penobscot Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 7 PM EST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be extremely dangerous.

  Patchy blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and

  cause localized hazardous travel. Power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow and sleet 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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:58 PM AST Friday 04 December 2020

Snowfall warning in effect for:

Mount Carleton - Renous Highway

Snowfall with total amounts of about 15 cm is expected.

Significant snowfall expected on Saturday night and Sunday.

Total snowfall: 20 to 30 cm.

Locations: northwestern New Brunswick

Time span: late Saturday until early Monday morning.

Remarks: Snow and strong winds are expected to spread across parts of New Brunswick late on Saturday and continue through the weekend. Reduced visibilities in blowing snow are possible over exposed areas. Conditions will improve on Monday.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy 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.

3:58 PM AST Friday 04 December 2020

Rainfall warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County

Rain, at times heavy, is expected. The ground, already near saturation, has little ability to absorb further rainfall.

Significant rainfall is expected late Saturday into Sunday.

Total rainfall: 40 to 60 mm.

Locations: southern New Brunswick.

Time span: beginning Saturday afternoon and tapering off throughout the day Sunday.

Remarks: Rain, at times heavy, is expected on the weekend. Rainfall amounts may be lower than the standard criteria for a rainfall warning; however, the saturated ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall. Significant pooling and runoff are likely to occur.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads. Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible. Watch for possible washouts near rivers, creeks and culverts.

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.