Wednesday, December 08, 2021

Early December Surprise Rainstorm Event Summary

Weather summary

for New Brunswick

issued by Environment Canada

at 8:45 a.m. AST Tuesday 7 December 2021.


Discussion.


The following areas set a daily maximum temperature record on 

December 6, 2021: 


Fundy (National Park) Area (Fundy Park (Alma) CS) 

New record of 14.2 

Old record of 13.5 set in 1982 

Records in this area have been kept since 1950 


Grand Manan Area (Grand Manan Sar CS) 

New record of 13.5 

Old record of 12.2 set in 2011 

Records in this area have been kept since 1962 


Kouchibouguac Area (Kouchibouguac) 

New record of 14.3 

Old record of 13.7 set in 1999 

Records in this area have been kept since 1924 


Note: the temperature records reported here have been derived from a 

selection of historical stations in each geographic area that were 

active during the period of record.


Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial 

information and does not constitute a complete or final report.


End/ASPC


Weather summary

for Nova Scotia

issued by Environment Canada

at 11:24 a.m. AST Tuesday 7 December 2021.


Discussion.


A disturbance brought waves of heavy rain and severe winds to Nova 

Scotia. 

The following is a summary of weather event information received by 

Environment and Climate Change Canada as of 9:00 AM Tuesday December 

7: 


1. Summary of total rainfall in millimetres: 


Trafalgar 58.4 

Collegeville 58.1 

Hammonds Plains 54.9 

Malay Falls 53.9 

St. Anns 51.8 

Johnstown 51.8 

Dartmouth 50.3 

Glen Haven 48.8 

Lower Sackville 46.0 

Tracadie 45.3 

Sydney Airport 44.0 

Halifax City 43.7 

Spanish Ship Bay 42.9 

Shearwater 40.0 


2. Summary of maximum wind gusts in km/h: 


Skyline 132 

Osborne Head 106 

Grand Etang 104 

Lunenburg 96 

Halifax Airport 96 

Western Head 95 

Eskasoni 91 

Baccaro Point 87 

Sydney Airport 87 

Hart Island 85 


3. The following areas set a daily maximum temperature record on 

December 6, 2021: 


Antigonish Area (Tracadie) 

New record of 15.8 

Old record of 14.4 set in 1950 

Records in this area have been kept since 1910 


Brier Island Area (Brier Island) 

New record of 14.2 

Old record of 12.8 set in 1950 

Records in this area have been kept since 1937 


Greenwood Area (Greenwood A) 

New record of 18.3 

Old record of 17.9 set in 1982 

Records in this area have been kept since 1914 


Halifax (Shearwater) Area (Shearwater RCS) 

New record of 14.7 

Old record of 14.6 set in 1999 

Records in this area have been kept since 1871 


Truro Area (Debert) 

New record of 16.1 

Old record of 15.6 set in 1972 

Records in this area have been kept since 1873 


Yarmouth Area (Yarmouth A) 

New record of 14.6 

Old record of 14.5 set in 1982 

Records in this area have been kept since 1879 


Note: the temperature records reported here have been derived from a 

selection of historical stations in each geographic area that were 

active during the period of record.


Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial 

information and does not constitute a complete or final report.


End/ASPC


Weather summary

for Prince Edward Island

issued by Environment Canada

at 8:48 a.m. AST Tuesday 7 December 2021.


Discussion.


The following areas set or tied a daily maximum temperature record 

on December 6, 2021: 


St. Peters Bay Area (St. Peters) 

Tied record of 15.0 set in 1999 

Records in this area have been kept since 1960 


Summerside Area (Summerside) 

New record of 13.1 

Old record of 12.8 set in 1973 

Records in this area have been kept since 1898 


Note: the temperature records reported here have been derived from a 

selection of historical stations in each geographic area that were 

active during the period of record.


Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial 

information and does not constitute a complete or final report.


End/ASPC

Early December Nor'Easter Update One

































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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
915 AM EST Wed Dec 8 2021

MEZ017-030-082215-
/O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0017.211208T1800Z-211209T1400Z/
Central Washington-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley,
Princeton, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield
915 AM EST Wed Dec 8 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS
AFTERNOON TO 9 AM EST THURSDAY...

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

* WHERE...Coastal Washington and Central Washington County.

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 9 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday
  morning commutes.

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.

&&
$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Caribou ME
914 AM EST Wed Dec 8 2021

MEZ001>006-010-011-031-032-091415-
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-
Northern Washington-
914 AM EST Wed Dec 8 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine, Far
Eastern Maine, Far Northern Maine, North Woods Maine and Penobscot
Valley Maine.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Mixed precipitation possible along the I-95 corridor north Friday
night into early Saturday morning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

$$

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gray ME
423 AM EST Wed Dec 8 2021

MEZ022>028-NHZ014-090930-
Interior Waldo-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-
Knox-Coastal Waldo-Coastal Rockingham-
423 AM EST Wed Dec 8 2021

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Maine,
southwest Maine and southern New Hampshire.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Offshore low pressure is expected to produce light, accumulating
snowfall over the coastal plain today into tonight. Locally higher
amounts of fluffy accumulations are possible, mostly along the
immediate coast.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

$$

10:56 AM AST Wednesday 08 December 2021
Special weather statement in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.
Significant snowfall tonight and Thursday.

Total accumulation: 10 to 15 cm.

Locations: Queens and Kings Counties.

Time span: beginning near midnight and tapering off Thursday morning.

Remarks: Strong northerly winds will accompany the snow on Thursday and could produce some blowing snow, especially over open areas. Motorist should be prepared for winter driving conditions.

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

10:53 AM AST Wednesday 08 December 2021
Snowfall warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West
Total snowfall: 15 to 30 cm, highest along the Atlantic coast.

Locations: Nova Scotia.

Time span: this afternoon through Thursday afternoon.

Remarks: Snow will reach western Nova Scotia this afternoon, and spread to the rest of the province later this evening and into the overnight hours. A mixture of rain and snow will occur along the South Shore during the first few hours of the evening. Strong northeasterly winds will likely produce some blowing snow as temperatures fall during the night over portions of mainland Nova Scotia. Blowing snow may also occur Thursday in Cape Breton.

The highest accumulations will occur just inland of the Atlantic coast, where some areas of the South Shore and eastern Cape Breton Island are expected to approach 30 cm.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Visibility may be suddenly reduced at times in heavy 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 NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.