Historic Winter Storm Kenan

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

916 AM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

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Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-

Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-

Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst,

Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream,

Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,

Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield

916 AM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST

SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of

  11 to 18 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 55

  mph.

* WHERE...Portions of Coastal DownEast, Interior DownEast and

  Penobscot Valley Maine.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be extremely dangerous.

  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility

  and cause localized hazardous travel. Strong winds could cause

  damage to trees and powerlines.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are

expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds

and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout

conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If

you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get

stranded, stay with your vehicle.

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 Caribou ME

916 AM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

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/O.UPG.KCAR.WS.A.0004.220129T1500Z-220130T1200Z/

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Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Southern Piscataquis-

Including the cities of Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten,

Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Dover-Foxcroft,

Milo, and Guilford

916 AM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST

SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and areas of blowing snow expected. Total

  snow accumulations of 8 to 11 inches expected. Winds gusting as

  high as 35 to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook and Southern

  Piscataquis Counties.

* WHEN...From 10 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult.

  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility

  and cause localized hazardous travel. Power outages are

  possible. The cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could

  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather

conditions will make travel extremely dangerous. If you must

travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle

in case of an emergency.

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 Caribou ME

916 AM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

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/O.CON.KCAR.WS.A.0004.220129T1500Z-220130T1200Z/

Northeast Aroostook-Northern Piscataquis-Central Piscataquis-

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

Mars Hill, Ashland, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake,

Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard

916 AM EST Fri Jan 28 2022

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING

THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow and areas of blowing snow likely. Total snow

  accumulations of 6 to 10 inches possible. Winds could gust as

  high as 35 to 40 mph.

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

  Piscataquis Counties.

* WHEN...From Saturday morning through Sunday morning.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult.

  Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility

  and cause localized hazardous travel. Power outages are

  possible. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could

  cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant

snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue

to monitor the latest forecasts.

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VJN

11:06 AM AST Friday 28 January 2022

Winter storm warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County

Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

Total snowfall: 15 to 40 cm.

Maximum wind gusts: 70 to 100 km/h.

Locations: southern and eastern New Brunswick.

Time span: Saturday morning until Sunday morning.

Remarks: Snow and blowing snow will begin over southern New Brunswick Saturday morning, spreading to northern New Brunswick by Saturday afternoon. The highest accumulations are expected to occur over southeastern New Brunswick. Gusty northeasterly winds will accompany the snow, with the highest gusts of 90 to 100 km/h along coastal areas. Power and utility outages are likely. Conditions are expected to improve Sunday morning.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.

Winter storm warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather are expected to occur together.

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.

11:05 AM AST Friday 28 January 2022

Winter storm warning in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.

A winter storm with snow, blowing snow, freezing rain and high winds is expected

Total snowfall: 15 to 40 cm.

Maximum wind gusts: 100 km/h.

Locations: Prince Edward Island.

Time span: Saturday morning ending Sunday.

Remarks: Snow will become heavy, at times, Saturday morning, with the highest accumulations over Prince County. Snow will transition to ice pellets or freezing rain for a time late Saturday afternoon, but will change back to snow by Sunday morning. Kings and Queens County will likely change to rain for a time Saturday afternoon before making the transition back to snow Sunday morning, Gusty northeasterly winds will accompany the snow causing possible power and utility outages and near zero visibility at times in blowing snow. Falling temperatures on Sunday morning will cause any standing water to freeze.

Conditions are expected to improve on Sunday.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow.

Winter storm warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather are expected to occur together.

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.

11:04 AM AST Friday 28 January 2022

Special weather statement in effect for:

Mount Carleton - Renous Highway

We are continuing to monitor the development of a winter storm that will bring snow and strong northeasterly winds to northwestern New Brunswick Saturday afternoon into Sunday.

There continues to be some uncertainty for the exact intensity, wind speed, and snowfall amounts. However, current indications suggest that 15 to 20 cm of snow can be expected and the snow will taper off Sunday morning.

Forecast details will become clearer as the storm approaches.

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.

11:04 AM AST Friday 28 January 2022

Winter storm warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

A winter storm will bring snow, blowing snow, freezing rain and strong winds.

Total snowfall: 15 to 40 cm.

Freezing rain duration: 3 to 6 hours.

Maximum wind gusts: 80 to 100 km/h.

Locations: Most of mainland Nova Scotia and portions of western Cape Breton.

Time span: Tonight through Sunday morning.

Remarks: Snow at times heavy and blowing snow will begin late tonight in southwestern regions and will quickly spread northeastward Saturday morning. Snow is expected to transition to an extended period of freezing rain or ice pellets throughout the day on Saturday, before changing to rain later in the day in most regions. The highest snowfall totals are expected over western and northern regions. Freezing rain will be most significant inland away from the immediate Atlantic coast.

Strong wind gusts will likely cause power and utility outages Saturday and again late overnight Saturday into Sunday morning, Strongest wind gusts are expected over exposed coastal locations.

Temperatures will fall well below zero Sunday morning behind the storm, causing standing water to freeze.

Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Ice build-up may cause tree branches to break.

Winter storm warnings are issued when multiple types of severe winter weather are expected to occur together.

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.

11:04 AM AST Friday 28 January 2022

Rainfall warning in effect for:

Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County

Rain, heavy at times is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Snowfall, followed by significant rainfall is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Total snowfall: 5 to 10 cm.

Total rainfall: 25 to 50 mm.

Locations: Eastern mainland Nova Scotia and most of Cape Breton.

Time span: Saturday morning ending Saturday night.

Remarks: Snow at times heavy will begin early Saturday morning then quickly change to rain, at times heavy, later in the morning. A brief period of freezing rain is possible during the transition, especially inland. The rain will taper off Saturday night.

Significant snowmelt and runoff are likely to occur.

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.