Black Friday Winter Storm

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

958 AM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

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Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-

Northern Piscataquis-

Including the cities of Mars Hill, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Mount

Katahdin, Clayton Lake, Van Buren, Baker Lake, Madawaska,

Churchill Dam, Presque Isle, Chamberlain Lake, Ashland,

Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Caribou, and Allagash

958 AM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON

TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8

  inches, highest amounts over the higher terrain.

* WHERE...Northeast Aroostook, Northwest Aroostook, Northern

  Piscataquis and Northern Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous

  conditions could impact the evening commute and post holiday

  travel. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

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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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

958 AM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

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Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-

Central Penobscot-Northern Washington-

Including the cities of Vanceboro, Lincoln, Smyrna Mills,

Houlton, Topsfield, East Millinocket, Medway, Howland, Sherman,

Hodgdon, Greenville, Danforth, Millinocket, Blanchard, Patten,

Monson, and Springfield

958 AM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING

TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, and Penobscot

  Valley Maine

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 7 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could

  bring down tree branches.

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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Hazardous Weather Outlook

National Weather Service Gray ME

935 AM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

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Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Interior York-

Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-Coastal Cumberland-

Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Interior Cumberland Highlands-Northern Carroll-

Southern Carroll-

935 AM EST Fri Nov 26 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Maine, south central Maine,

southwest Maine, western Maine and northern New Hampshire.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Rain is expected to gradually turn to snow from north to south late

this afternoon through the evening. A slushy 1-2" of snow

accumulation is possible, which could result in locally slick travel

conditions.

Westerly wind gusts may reach 35 mph late tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

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1:14 PM AST Friday 26 November 2021

Freezing rain warning in effect for:

Mount Carleton - Renous Highway

Persons in or near this area should be on the lookout for adverse weather conditions and take necessary safety precautions. Watch for updated statements.

Please refer to the latest public forecasts for further details and continue to monitor the situation through your local radio and television stations or Weatheradio.

10:49 AM AST Friday 26 November 2021

Special weather statement in effect for:

Edmundston and Madawaska County

Significant snowfall expected this evening into Saturday.

Total snowfall forecast: 10 to 15 cm.

Locations: northwestern New Brunswick.

Remarks: A mixture of wet snow, rain, and a period of freezing rain will spread across the region today. The precipitation will transition fully to snow this evening, with amounts likely in excess of 10 cm.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing winter road conditions. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NBstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

10:49 AM AST Friday 26 November 2021

Special weather statement in effect for:

Woodstock and Carleton County

Significant snowfall expected this evening into Saturday.

Total snowfall forecast: 10 to 15 cm.

Locations: northwestern New Brunswick.

Remarks: A mixture of wet snow, rain, and a period of freezing rain will spread across the region today. The precipitation will transition fully to snow this evening, with amounts likely in excess of 10 cm.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing winter road conditions. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations.

Please continue to monitor alerts and forecasts issued by Environment Canada. To report severe weather, send an email to NBstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.