Major Winter Storm For This Weekend

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FXUS61 KCAR 261439

AFDCAR

Area Forecast Discussion

National Weather Service Caribou ME

939 AM EST Wed Jan 26 2022

.SYNOPSIS...

High pressure will build in from the west through tonight then

move east of the region Thursday. A cold front will cross the

region Friday. Strong low pressure will cross the Gulf of Maine

Saturday, then exit across the Maritimes Sunday.....

.....SHORT TERM /THURSDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...

High pressure will cross the region Thursday with mostly/partly

sunny skies north, mostly sunny Downeast. High pressure will

then move east Thursday night, with a cold front approaching

northern areas late. Expect increasing clouds Thursday night

with a chance of snow showers north, slight chance Downeast. The

cold front crosses the region Friday with mostly cloudy skies

along with a chance of snow showers. Any snow accumulations

Friday should be an inch or less. The cold front exits across

the Gulf of Maine Friday night, while an ocean low intensifies

east of the Mid-Atlantic region. Expect partly/mostly cloudy

skies along with a chance of evening snow showers across

northern areas Friday night. Across Downeast areas, expect

mostly cloudy skies with a chance of snow showers early Friday

night, then a chance of steadier snow late. Temperatures will

be at below normal levels Thursday, with near normal level

temperatures Friday.

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.LONG TERM /FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...

A deepening upper trof, upper level jet support and phasing of

northern and southern stream energy will allow the low to

rapidly deepen while lifting northeast Saturday. A closing upper

level low will capture the surface low later Saturday into

Saturday night. Uncertainty still exists regarding the track

and intensity of the low. Snow will expand north across the

region from later Friday night through Saturday afternoon. Snow

will then persist Saturday night through early Sunday, tapering

to snow showers Sunday afternoon in the wake of the exiting

vertically stacked surface/upper lows. Snow totals remain

uncertain at this time and will be dependent on the eventual

track of the low. Strong gusty winds will also develop Saturday

and persist into Sunday producing areas of blowing snow. High

pressure will cross the region Monday then exit to the east

Tuesday with mostly clear/partly cloudy skies. Below normal

level temperatures are expected Saturday/Sunday, with near

normal level temperatures Monday/Tuesday.....

Hazardous Weather Outlook

National Weather Service Caribou ME

716 AM EST Wed Jan 26 2022

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Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-

Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-

Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-

Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-

Coastal Washington-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-

716 AM EST Wed Jan 26 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine,

Coastal DownEast Maine, Far Eastern Maine, Far Northern Maine,

Interior DownEast 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.

A high impact winter storm may affect the region this weekend

potentially bringing significant snowfall and windy conditions to

northern and Downeast Maine.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather

conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

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10:11 AM AST Wednesday 26 January 2022

Special weather statement in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

We are monitoring the development of what is expected to be a very intense winter storm that will impact the province on Saturday and into Sunday. This storm is expected to bring snow, rain and strong winds to the region. In addition storm surge may also be a concern for some coastal areas.

Please monitor the future forecasts for additional details.

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.

10:09 AM AST Wednesday 26 January 2022

Special weather statement in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County

We are monitoring the development of what is expected to be a very intense winter storm that will impact the province on Saturday and into Sunday. This storm is expected to bring snow with blowing snow and strong winds to the region. In addition storm surge may also be a concern for some coastal areas of the province.

Please monitor the future forecasts for additional details.

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.

10:08 AM AST Wednesday 26 January 2022

Special weather statement in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.

We are monitoring the development of what is expected to be a very intense winter storm that will impact the province on Saturday and into Sunday. This storm is expected to bring snow, rain and strong winds to the region.

Please monitor the future forecasts for additional details.

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.