Winter Storm Garrett Update One

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

918 PM EST Thu Jan 6 2022

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Coastal Washington-

Including the cities of Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield

918 PM EST Thu Jan 6 2022

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM FRIDAY TO 1 AM

EST SATURDAY...

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

  of 8 to 11 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph

  will lead to significant blowing and drifting snow with the

  visibility frequently one-quarter mile or less, especially

  during the afternoon and evening. White-out conditions are

  possible at times.

* WHERE...Coastal Washington County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday.

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

  impossible. Widespread blowing snow and drifting snow could

  significantly reduce visibility and cause extremely hazardous

  travel. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and

  evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage and

  scattered power outages.

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

918 PM EST Thu Jan 6 2022

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Southeast Aroostook-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-

Northern Washington-

Including the cities of Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills,

Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town,

Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield

918 PM EST Thu Jan 6 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO

1 AM EST SATURDAY...

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

  inches expected.

* WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot and Northern

  Washington Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 1 AM EST Saturday.

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

  of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and

  cause localized hazardous travel. The hazardous conditions

  could impact the morning and evening commute.

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.

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CB

9:45 PM AST Thursday 06 January 2022

Winter storm warning in effect for:

Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick

Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

Total snowfall: 20 cm to 30 cm, with a possibility of up to 40 cm over southeasternmost sections.

Maximum wind gusts: 60 to 80 km/h.

Locations: Eastern and southern New Brunswick.

Time span: Friday afternoon, and Friday night.

Remarks: Snow will spread across the province Friday morning, and become heavy, at times, Friday afternoon and evening. Strong northeasterly winds will develop later in the day and in conjunction with the fresh snowfall will result in poor visibility in blowing snow. Conditions will improve early Saturday.

Visibility will be suddenly reduced to near zero at times in heavy snow and blowing snow. Poor weather conditions may contribute to transportation delays.

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.

9:45 PM AST Thursday 06 January 2022

Winter storm warning in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.

Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

Total snowfall: 20 to 40 cm.

Peak wind gusts: 90 km/h giving blowing snow.

Location: Prince Edward Island.

Time frame: Friday afternoon and Friday night. Improving Saturday morning.

Remarks: Heavy snow with reduced visibilities in blowing snow will begin late Friday afternoon and continue until Saturday morning.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Rapidly accumulating snow will make travel difficult. 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.

9:33 PM AST Thursday 06 January 2022

Snowfall warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm inland is expected. Lesser amounts are expected in some coastal areas.

Locations: the South Shore and Halifax County West.

Time frame: Friday morning to Saturday morning.

Remarks: An intense low pressure system is forecast to pass just south of western Nova Scotia on Friday afternoon. Precipitation will begin as snow, with a changeover to rain for many areas along the Atlantic coast. Any rain will change back to snow Friday evening as winds increase out of the northwest and colder air moves in. As temperatures will be above freezing for much of the snowfall event, blowing snow is not expected to occur until Friday night and should be limited to exposed areas.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. 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 NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.