Winter Storm Atticus

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

1010 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

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Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-

Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-

Southern Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-

Including the cities of Orono, Mount Katahdin, East Millinocket,

Howland, Greenville, Baker Lake, Churchill Dam, Springfield, Old

Town, Sherman, Guilford, Patten, Hodgdon, Lincoln, Smyrna Mills,

Houlton, Medway, Millinocket, Bangor, Danforth, Chamberlain Lake,

Vanceboro, Dover-Foxcroft, Topsfield, Brewer, Blanchard, Milo,

Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, and Monson

1010 PM EST Fri Dec 10 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 3 PM EST

SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up

  to one inch and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, North Woods,

  and Penobscot Valley Maine

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 3 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or

freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads

and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.

The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to

newengland511.org.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while

driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken

on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and

slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

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Buster

9:03 PM AST Friday 10 December 2021

Rainfall warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Rainfall combined with mild temperatures and significant snow melt will give risk of localized flooding this weekend.

Total rainfall: 20 to 45 mm.

Locations: Nova Scotia

Time span: Saturday afternoon into Sunday.

Remarks: Another system is set to approach Nova Scotia on Saturday, bringing rain, wind, and mild temperatures. Given the recent snowfall, rainfall combined with rapid snow melt could cause localized flooding, especially in areas where snow banks block or inhibit storm drainage.

In addition strong southwest winds gusting to 80 km/h or higher are expected across much of the province Saturday night. Wind warnings may be required in subsequent updates.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

Rainfall warnings are issued when significant rainfall is expected.

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

9:01 PM AST Friday 10 December 2021

Freezing rain warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County

Freezing rain is expected or occurring.

Locations: Most of northern and central New Brunswick.

Time span: Saturday afternoon and evening.

Remarks: Snow and ice pellets changing to freezing rain is expected to begin over southern areas of the province near noon Saturday and will progress northward during the afternoon. 4 to 8 hours of freezing rain is expected before temperatures climb above zero later Saturday evening.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Ice build-up may cause tree branches to break.

Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.

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.