First Possible Snowfall Of The Season For Northern NB & Northern Maine Update One

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

1035 AM EST Mon Nov 15 2021

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Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-

Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska,

Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren,

Mars Hill, and Ashland

1035 AM EST Mon Nov 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS

EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches for

  a storm total of 3 to 5 inches, highest amounts on higher

  elevations.

* WHERE...Northern Aroostook County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

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

  hazardous conditions could impact the evening 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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Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Caribou ME

932 AM EST Mon Nov 15 2021

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Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-

Northern Piscataquis-

Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska,

Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren,

Mars Hill, Ashland, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park,

Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, and Mount Katahdin

932 AM EST Mon Nov 15 2021

...Be Prepared For Slippery Conditions This Morning...

The first accumulating snow of the season is continuing across

northern Aroostook County and portions of the North Woods. Locally

heavy snowfall is expected this morning over portions of the area,

before mixing with rain by noon. The North Woods are expected to

remain all snow into this afternoon, with the higher terrain

likely to see accumulations between 2 to 4 inches. The remainder

of the area will see accumulations ranging from 1 to 3 inches.

This snowfall will produce hazardous travel conditions with

bridges becoming icy first. Use caution while traveling and allow

extra time to reach your destination.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

National Weather Service Caribou ME

1038 AM EST Mon Nov 15 2021

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Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Central Piscataquis-

1038 AM EST Mon Nov 15 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine and

North Woods Maine.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Some snow is expected today lasting into the evening with

accumulations of 1 to 3 inches expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather

conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

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10:36 AM AST Monday 15 November 2021

Snowfall warning in effect for:

Mount Carleton - Renous Highway

Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm is expected.

Heavy, wet snow is expected today.

Total snowfall: 5 to 20 cm with the highest amounts over high terrain.

Location: Portions of northern New Brunswick.

Time span: Beginning late this morning and ending overnight tonight.

Remarks: Heavy wet snow giving 20 cm over high terrain is expected. Over lower terrain, lesser amounts near 5 cm are expected and the snow will likely be mixed with rain over some areas.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight.

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@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

10:37 AM AST Monday 15 November 2021

Special weather statement in effect for:

Grand Falls and Victoria County

Heavy, wet snow expected today.

Total snowfall: near 10 cm with higher amounts possible.

Location: northwestern New Brunswick.

Time Span: ending this evening.

Remarks: heavy, wet snow with amounts near 10 cm is expected but amounts reaching 15 cm is possible, especially over higher terrain.

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.