Winter Storm Gail Update Three

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

249 PM EST Wed Dec 16 2020

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Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-

Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst,

Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream,

Wesley, and Princeton

249 PM EST Wed Dec 16 2020

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 4 PM EST

THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches

  expected. Blowing snow will lead to reduced visibilities at

  times.

* WHERE...Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock and Central

  Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 4 PM EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy

  blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause

  localized hazardous travel. The hazardous conditions could

  impact the morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will

cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered 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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3:55 PM AST Wednesday 16 December 2020

Snowfall warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Significant snowfall is expected on Thursday.

Total snowfall: 15-25 cm, with higher amounts possible inland.

Locations: southern mainland Nova Scotia.

Time span: beginning Thursday morning in southwestern Nova Scotia and progressing north and east throughout the day, then tapering to flurries Friday morning.

Remarks: Snow will begin early in the day on Thursday, with deteriorating conditions throughout the afternoon and evening. Heaviest snowfall rates are expected Thursday evening and into Thursday night. Current indications are that there is the potential for accumulations of 15 to 25 cm to occur over portions of mainland Nova Scotia by Friday morning, with the highest amount expected over inland areas.

Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas.

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 NSstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.