Late March Winter Storm

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

846 PM EDT Thu Mar 24 2022

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Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-

Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-

Including the cities of Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot,

Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin,

Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon,

Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard

846 PM EDT Thu Mar 24 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT

FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation. Additional snow accumulations of 2

  to 5 inches for a storm total of 2 to 6 inches, sleet

  accumulations around a quarter of an inch and ice accumulations

  of up to one tenth of an inch.

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

  Woods Maine.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Friday.

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

  hazardous conditions will impact the morning and evening

  commute.

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.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

National Weather Service Caribou ME

316 AM EDT Thu Mar 24 2022

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Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-

316 AM EDT Thu Mar 24 2022

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Coastal DownEast Maine,

Interior DownEast Maine and Penobscot Valley Maine.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Light mixed precipitation in the form of sleet and freezing rain is

expected today into this evening before changing to mostly rain

overnight tonight.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather

conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

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9:36 PM ADT Thursday 24 March 2022

Winter storm warning in effect for:

Mount Carleton - Renous Highway

Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

Hazardous winter weather conditions are expected.

Snowfall: 15 cm.

Freezing Rain: 5 to 10 hours

Locations: northeastern New Brunswick.

Remarks: Snow will change to a prolonged period of freezing rain or ice pellets Friday afternoon. The precipitation will change to a few flurries Friday night.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating snow. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.

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.

9:35 PM ADT Thursday 24 March 2022

Rainfall warning in effect for:

Saint John and County

Rain, at times heavy, is expected.

Rainfall, combined with melting snow, is expected. The frozen ground has a reduced ability to absorb this rainfall.

Total rainfall: 25 to 30 mm.

Locations: southwestern New Brunswick.

Time span: overnight until Friday evening.

Remarks: rain or freezing rain will develop by midnight then change to rain overnight.

Heavy downpours can cause flash floods and water pooling on roads.

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 NBstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

9:35 PM ADT Thursday 24 March 2022

Freezing rain warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County

A long-lasting period of freezing rain is expected or occurring.

4 to 8 hours of freezing rain is expected.

Time span: overnight tonight into Friday morning.

Remarks: precipitation over most areas of southern and central New Brunswick will begin as snow or ice pellets tonight and then transition to freezing rain overnight or by Friday morning. The freezing rain will change to rain by noon on Friday.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas. Utility outages may occur.

Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.

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.

9:35 PM ADT Thursday 24 March 2022

Freezing rain warning in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.

4 to 8 hours of freezing rain is expected.

Time span: early Friday morning until near noon Friday.

Remarks: snow or ice pellets will continue to spread across the island tonight, and then transition to freezing rain early Friday morning. Freezing rain will then change to rain over most areas near noon Friday.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Utility outages may occur.

Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.

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.

9:34 PM ADT Thursday 24 March 2022

Freezing rain warning in effect for:

Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County

4 to 8 hours of freezing rain is expected.

Locations: Cape Breton Island.

Time span: late Friday morning until late Friday afternoon or evening.

Remarks: precipitation will begin as snow or ice pellets Friday morning then transition to a an extended period freezing rain before changing to rain Friday evening.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. There may be a significant impact on rush hour traffic in urban areas. Utility outages may occur.

Freezing rain warnings are issued when rain falling in sub-zero temperatures creates ice build-up and icy surfaces.

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.