Winter Storm Orlena Update Two

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

311 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

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Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-

Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-

Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-

Northern Washington-

Including the cities of Sherman, Mount Katahdin, East

Millinocket, Guilford, Howland, Greenville, Baker Lake, Churchill

Dam, Presque Isle, Springfield, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Clayton

Lake, Van Buren, Medway, Patten, Mars Hill, Lincoln, Smyrna

Mills, Houlton, Millinocket, Hodgdon, Madawaska, Danforth,

Chamberlain Lake, Caribou, Vanceboro, Dover-Foxcroft, Topsfield,

Blanchard, Milo, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Monson, and

Allagash

311 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TUESDAY TO 7 AM EST

WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Snow will mix with sleet across

  Southeastern Aroostook and the Upper Penobscot Valley. Total snow

  accumulations of 8 to 13 inches expected. In addition to the snow,

  sleet accumulations across the far south will range from 0.5 to 1

  inch.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far Northern,

  North Woods, and Penobscot Valley Maine.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Tuesday to 7 AM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The

  hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening

  commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

311 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

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Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal

Hancock-Coastal Washington-

Including the cities of Orono, Perry, Orland, Calais, Old Town,

Grand Lake Stream, Eastport, Castine, Aurora, Bar Harbor, Wesley,

Cherryfield, Princeton, Machias, Dedham, Bangor, Great Pond,

Eastbrook, Brewer, Bucksport, Amherst, and Ellsworth

311 PM EST Sun Jan 31 2021

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE MONDAY NIGHT

THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow

  accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, sleet accumulations of around one

  inch and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch

  possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Coastal DownEast, Interior DownEast, and

  Penobscot Valley Maine.

* WHEN...From late Monday night through Wednesday morning.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions

  could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Strong

  winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant snow,

sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to

monitor the latest forecasts.

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Farrar

3:50 PM AST Sunday 31 January 2021

Special weather statement in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.

Significant snow, rain and wind is expected.

Total snowfall: 15 to 25 cm.

Total rainfall: 10 to 20 mm.

Maximum wind gusts: 70 to 90 km/h.

Locations: Prince Edward island.

Time span: Tuesday and Tuesday night, improving on Wednesday.

Remarks: Snow is expected to begin near noon Tuesday then change through ice pellets or freezing rain to rain Tuesday night. Very strong easterly winds gusting up to 90 km/h are expected to accompany the precipitation. A period of low visibility in blowing snow is also likely before the changeover to ice pellets or freezing rain. In addition, higher than normal water levels and large waves are expected Tuesday night.

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.

3:49 PM AST Sunday 31 January 2021

Special weather statement in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Significant snow, rain and wind is expected.

Total snowfall: 5 to 20 cm.

Total rainfall: 30 to 60 mm.

Maximum wind gusts: 70 km/h except 100 along parts of the coast.

Locations: Nova Scotia.

Time span: Tuesday morning until Wednesday.

Remarks: Snow is expected to begin early Tuesday morning over southwestern Nova Scotia and then spread northeastward reaching Cape Breton by Tuesday afternoon. The snow will change to rain throughout the province Tuesday night. A period of ice pellets or freezing rain is likely during the changeover. Very strong easterly winds will accompany the precipitation. In addition, high water levels and large waves are expected especially along the Atlantic Coast near high tide Tuesday night. Conditions will improve during the day Wednesday.

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.

3:48 PM AST Sunday 31 January 2021

Special weather statement in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County

Significant snow, rain and wind is expected.

Total snowfall: 10 to 30 cm except higher amounts in some northern localities.

Total rainfall: 10 to 30 mm in southern areas.

Maximum wind gusts: 50 to 60 km/h except 90 along parts of the coast.

Locations: New Brunswick

Time span: Tuesday and Tuesday night, improving Wednesday.

Remarks: Snow is expected to begin Tuesday morning in the southwest and then spread northeastward reaching northeastern regions by Tuesday evening. Over the southern half of the province, a changeover to rain is expected. During the changeover, a period of ice pellets or freezing rain is likely. Strong easterly winds will accompany the precipitation. Poor visibility in blowing snow is expected, especially in northern areas of the province. In addition, higher than normal water levels and large waves are expected along the coast of the Gulf of St. Lawrence Tuesday night.

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.