Winter Storm Malcolm Update One

Winter Storm Malcolm

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

426 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

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Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-

Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,

Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield

426 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 9 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to around 45

  mph expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 11 AM to 9 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree

  limbs could be blown down and isolated power outages may

  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high

profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

National Weather Service Caribou ME

424 AM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

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Northeast Aroostook-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-

Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-

424 AM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine, Far

Eastern Maine, Far Northern Maine and North Woods Maine.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

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

Heavy wet snow with some sleet is expected on Saturday into early

Sunday. The snow and sleet is expected to change to rain, mainly

from from Houlton and Millinocket southward Saturday night, and then

go back to snow as cold air works back into the region. Further

north, there is a possibility that the precipitation could stay all

snow with a brief period of a mix with rain. Some accumulating snow

is possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather

conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

423 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

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Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Central Piscataquis-

Including the cities of Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren,

Mars Hill, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway,

Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard

423 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM SATURDAY TO 4 AM

EST SUNDAY...

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

  Ice accumulation around a trace.

* WHERE...Northeast Aroostook, Northern Penobscot and Central

  Piscataquis Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 PM Saturday to 4 AM EST Sunday.

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

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and sleet means periods of

snow and sleet 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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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Gray ME

420 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...WINTER STORM ARRIVING TOMORROW AND LASTING THROUGH SATURDAY

NIGHT...

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Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-

Including the cities of Upton, Wilsons Mills, Andover, Byron,

Middle Dam, Roxbury, South Arm, Coburn Gore, Davis, Oquossoc,

Rangeley, Avon, Kingfield, Phillips, New Portland, Brassua,

Long Pond, Moosehead, Pittston Farm, Seboomook, Bingham,

and Jackman

420 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST

SUNDAY...

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

  12 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Oxford, Northern Franklin and Central

  Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures in valleys may not support

  significantly accumulating snow as well as over higher

  elevations, above roughly 1500 feet, on Saturday. Therefore,

  highest snowfall totals of a foot or more are expected over

  peaks and ridges. Slushy, wet accumulations are expected for

  valleys. Power outages are possible due to wet and heavy nature

  of snowfall along with gusty winds during the afternoon and

  evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in

your vehicle in case of an emergency.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to

www.weather.gov/gray..

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3:39 PM AST Friday 15 January 2021

Rainfall warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected.

Total rainfall: 30 to 40 mm.

Locations: southwest and south-central areas of Mainland Nova Scotia.

Time span: Saturday evening until Sunday morning.

Remarks: Rain, at times heavy, will begin Saturday evening and be accompanied by strong southeast winds. The heaviest rain is expected later in the evening and into the overnight hours before tapering to scattered showers Sunday morning.

If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. 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@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

3:39 PM AST Friday 15 January 2021

Snowfall warning in effect for:

Mount Carleton - Renous Highway

Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm is expected.

Locations: northeastern New Brunswick.

Time span: Saturday evening until Sunday afternoon.

Remarks: Areas of northern New Brunswick will likely see 15 to 25 cm of snow and ice pellets with this system. However, the highest snowfall accumulations will occur over parts of northeastern New Brunswick where locally higher amounts of 30 or possibly even 40 cm may be see by Sunday afternoon.

Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow.

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@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

3:39 PM AST Friday 15 January 2021

Special weather statement in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County

Significant precipitation expected beginning Saturday night.

Total snowfall: 20-30 cm for Northern New Brunswick.

Total rainfall: 20-30 mm or more for areas near the Fundy coast.

Locations: New Brunswick.

Time span: Saturday night through to Sunday morning.

Remarks: Snow is expected to spread across northern New Brunswick and rain across southern New Brunswick Saturday night. Snow with freezing rain or ice pellets are expected for central parts of the province Saturday night, with a change over to rain possible in the overnight hours.

Snowfall warnings have been issued over northeastern parts of the province while rainfall warnings have been issued for some southwestern areas. These warnings may be extended to other areas as this system draws nearer.

Conditions across the province will begin to improve later in the day Sunday.

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.

3:38 PM AST Friday 15 January 2021

Rainfall warning in effect for:

St. Stephen and Northern Charlotte County

Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected.

Total rainfall: 30 mm.

Locations: southeastern New Brunswick.

Time span: Saturday evening until Sunday morning.

Remarks: Rain, at times heavy, will begin early Saturday evening and be accompanied by strong southeast winds. The heaviest rain is expected later in the evening and into the overnight hours before tapering to scattered showers Sunday morning.

If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance. 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 NBstorm@canada.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.