First Widespread Wintry Precipitation Event Of The Season

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

903 PM EST Wed Nov 17 2021

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Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-

Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-

Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-

Including the cities of Mount Katahdin, East Millinocket,

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

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

Houlton, Medway, Millinocket, Danforth, Chamberlain Lake,

Vanceboro, Dover-Foxcroft, Topsfield, Blanchard, Milo, Billy-Jack

Depot, Baxter St Park, and Monson

903 PM EST Wed Nov 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EST

THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Snow accumulations 1 to 2 inches,

  sleet accumulations up to one tenth of an inch and ice

  accumulations around one tenth of an inch.

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

  and Penobscot Valley Maine

* WHEN...Until 6 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will

  likely become slick and hazardous. 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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10:25 PM AST Wednesday 17 November 2021

Special weather statement in effect for:

Stanley - Doaktown - Blackville Area

A brief period of freezing rain is expected tomorrow morning and may cause slippery road conditions.

Locations: Northern New Brunswick.

Time span: tomorrow morning.

Remarks: Snow will transition to freezing rain for a few hours tomorrow morning before turning to rain by the afternoon hours.

Untreated surfaces may become icy and slippery, caution is advised when traveling tomorrow morning.

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.