Mid-January Weather Bomb Event Summary

Weather summary

for New Brunswick

issued by Environment Canada

at 9:49 a.m. AST Saturday 15 January 2022.

Discussion.

A significant low pressure system tracked south of Nova Scotia 

Friday night into Saturday morning, bringing strong winds, snow, and 

blowing snow to southeastern New Brunswick. The following is a 

summary of weather event information received by Environment Canada 

as of 10 a.m. 

1. Summary of snowfall in centimetres: 

Moncton: 34 

Shediac: 20 

Sussex Corner: 18 

Cambridge-Narrows: 15 

Saint-Ignace: 15 

Saint John: 11 

Miramichi: 10 

2. Summary of wind gusts in kilometres per hour: 

Saint John: 85 

Miscou Island: 80 

Moncton: 67 

Grand Manan: 67 

Fredericton Airport: 67

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 2:29 p.m. AST Saturday 15 January 2022.

Discussion.

A significant storm tracked south of Nova Scotia Friday night and 

today and is currently east of Cape Breton. This system has brought 

strong winds, rain, freezing rain, ice pellets, snow, and blowing 

snow across the province, continuing today over northern and eastern 

Nova Scotia. 

The following is a summary of weather event information received by 

Environment Canada as of 11 a.m. This is preliminary data only and 

will be updated as more information becomes available. 

1. Summary of rainfall in millimetres: 

Sydney Airport: 82 

Port Morien: 50 

Baddeck Forks: 49 

Jimtown: 36 

Sluice Point: 34 

Liverpool: 20 

2. Summary of snowfall in centimetres: 

Greenwood: 41 

Middleton: 30 

Rawdon Gold Mines: 29 

Bear River: 28 

Pictou Landing: 23 

Sluice Point: 20 

Liverpool: 19 

Nappan: 19 

Cedar Lake: 18 

Hammonds Plains: 16 

Port Maitland: 15 

Yarmouth: 14 

New Glasgow: 13 

Lower West Pubnico: 10 

Central Dartmouth: 10 

3. Summary of wind in kilometres per hour: 

Brier Island: 111 

Parrsboro: 104 

Halifax International Airport: 96 

Yarmouth: 93 

Baccaro Point: 93 

Lunenburg: 91 

Halifax Dockyard: 85 

Hart Island: 85 

Grand Etang: 85 

McNabs Island: 78 

Tracadie: 78 

Caribou Point: 78 

Nappan: 78 

Kejimkujik: 76 

Port Hawkesbury: 76 

Western Head: 70 

Sydney Airport: 69 

Bedford Range: 69 

Collegeville: 67

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 2:27 p.m. AST Saturday 15 January 2022.

Discussion.

A significant storm tracked south of Nova Scotia Friday night and 

today and is currently east of Cape Breton. This system has brought 

strong winds, freezing rain, ice pellets, snow, and blowing snow 

across the province, with snow and blowing snow continuing today. 

The following is a summary of weather event information received by 

Environment Canada as of 2pm. This is preliminary data only and will 

be updated as more information becomes available. 

1. Summary of snowfall in centimetres: 

Charlottetown Airport: 36 

Long Creek: 33 

Bedford Corner: 28 

Foxley River: 25 

New London: 24 

Morell: 16 

Wellington: 12 

2. Summary of wind in kilometres per hour: 

North Cape: 100 

East Point: 93 

Summerside: 89 

Charlottetown Airport: 85 

Harrington: 82 

Stanhope: 82 

Maple Plains: 74

Please note that this summary may contain preliminary or unofficial 

information and does not constitute a complete or final report.

End/ASPC

Winter Storm Izzy Update One

Coastal Hazard Message

National Weather Service Caribou ME

953 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

MEZ029-171100-

/O.CON.KCAR.CF.Y.0001.220117T1400Z-220117T1700Z/

Coastal Hancock-

953 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO NOON EST

MONDAY...

* WHAT...Up to 1 foot of inundation above ground level possible in

  low-lying areas near shorelines at high tide near 10 am Monday

  morning. Splashover from large waves is possible along areas of

  the coast exposed to large waves such as Seawall Roads on Mount

  Desert Island and along the Schoodic Peninsula.

* WHERE...Coastal Hancock County.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to noon EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is possible in the most vulnerable

  locations near the waterfront & piers. Some low-lying causeways

  will have water beginning to approach the road with up to 1 foot

  of inundation above ground level possible at vulnerable low

  lying areas. The majority of roads will remain passable with

  only isolated closures.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be

closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of

unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone

property.

&&

&&

$$

Coastal Hazard Message

National Weather Service Gray ME

242 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

MEZ023-024-NHZ014-171000-

/O.UPG.KGYX.CF.A.0001.220117T1400Z-220117T1800Z/

/O.NEW.KGYX.CF.W.0001.220117T1400Z-220117T1700Z/

Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-Coastal Rockingham-

242 PM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO NOON EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Minor to moderate coastal flooding will occur. Twenty

  foot nearshore waves will lead to moderate to locally

  significant beach erosion. Splash-over will lead to ponding of

  roads and will impact vulnerable structures.

* WHERE...In New Hampshire, Coastal Rockingham County. In Maine,

  Coastal York and Coastal Cumberland Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to noon EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Numerous road closers expected. Low lying properties

  including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure

  may be inundated.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If

travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through

water of unknown depth.

&&

Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.

Hampton Harbor NH

MLLW Categories - Minor 11.0 ft, Moderate 12.0 ft, Major 13.0 ft

MHHW Categories - Minor 1.5 ft, Moderate 2.5 ft, Major 3.5 ft

             Total      Total    Departure

 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood

            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact

 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------

 16/11 PM     7.3       -2.2       -0.2       2-4      None

 17/11 AM    11.5        1.9        2.6       5-10    Minor/Moderate

 18/12 AM     7.9       -1.6        0.3       7-8      None

 18/12 PM     7.5       -2.0       -1.3        5       None

 19/12 AM     6.7       -2.8       -1.0       3-4      None

Seavey Island / Portsmouth NH

MLLW Categories - Minor 11.5 ft, Moderate 12.5 ft, Major 13.5 ft

MHHW Categories - Minor 2.7 ft, Moderate 3.7 ft, Major 4.7 ft

             Total      Total    Departure

 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood

            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact

 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------

 16/11 PM     6.9       -1.9       -0.2       2-4      None

 17/11 AM    11.5        2.4        2.8      10-15     Minor

 18/12 AM     7.5       -1.3        0.3       8-9      None

 18/12 PM     7.1       -1.7       -1.4        5       None

 19/12 AM     6.2       -2.6       -1.1       3-4      None

Portland ME

MLLW Categories - Minor 12.0 ft, Moderate 13.0 ft, Major 14.0 ft

MHHW Categories - Minor 2.3 ft, Moderate 3.3 ft, Major 4.3 ft

             Total      Total    Departure

 Day/Time    Tide       Tide     from Norm   Waves    Flood

            ft MLLW    ft MHHW       ft       ft      Impact

 --------  ---------  ---------  ---------  -------  --------

 16/11 PM     7.9       -1.8       -0.4       2-3      None

 17/11 AM    12.4        2.7        2.8        6      Minor/Moderate

 17/11 PM     8.8       -0.9        0.4       5-9      None

 18/11 AM     8.1       -1.6       -1.6       5-6      None

 19/12 AM     7.2       -2.5       -1.3        3       None

&&

$$

9:52 PM AST Sunday 16 January 2022

Wind warning in effect for:

Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Maximum gusts: southeasterly 80 to 100 km/h.

Locations: Nova Scotia.

Time span: Monday afternoon and Monday evening.

Remarks: Strongest wind gusts are expected over higher terrain and along the coast.

Winds are expected to diminish from west to east Monday night.

High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

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.

9:52 PM AST Sunday 16 January 2022

Wind warning in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Maximum gusts: southeasterly 90 km/h.

Locations: Prince Edward Island.

Time span: Monday evening.

Damage to buildings, such as to roof shingles and windows, may occur.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

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 Sunday 16 January 2022

Wind warning in effect for:

Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Maximum gusts: southeasterly 90 km/h.

Locations: Coastal sections of Kent, Westmorland, Albert counties, and Fundy region including Grand Manan Island.

Time span: Monday afternoon and Monday evening.

High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

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.

9:33 PM AST Sunday 16 January 2022

Snowfall warning in effect for:

Mount Carleton - Renous Highway

Snowfall with total amounts of about 15 cm is expected.

Locations: Northern New Brunswick.

Time span: Monday afternoon and evening.

Remarks: The heaviest snow will spread across the northwest Monday afternoon and early in the evening in the northeast. The snow will change to or become mixed with rain Monday night.

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

Winter Storm Izzy

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

1039 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

MEZ029-030-162345-

/O.CON.KCAR.HW.W.0001.220117T1200Z-220117T2200Z/

Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-

Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Orland,

Castine, Eastport, Perry, Machias, and Cherryfield

1039 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TO 5 PM EST

MONDAY...

* WHAT...Southeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 65 mph

  expected.

* WHERE...Coastal Washington and Coastal Hancock Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 5 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and powerlines.

  Numerous to widespread power outages are likely. Travel will

  be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

People should avoid being outside in forested areas and around

trees and branches. If possible, remain in the lower levels of

your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Use caution if

you must drive.

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Gray ME

1027 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

MEZ012>014-018>021-033-NHZ004>009-011-015-162330-

/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0002.220117T0600Z-220117T2100Z/

Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Interior York-

Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-

Interior Cumberland Highlands-Northern Carroll-Southern Grafton-

Southern Carroll-Sullivan-Merrimack-Belknap-Cheshire-

Western And Central Hillsborough-

Including the cities of Bethel, Bryant Pond, Hanover,

Locke Mills, Milton, Newry, Rumford, Norway, Fryeburg, Oxford,

Farmington, New Sharon, New Vineyard, Temple, Wilton,

Chesterville, Jay, Athens, Cornville, Skowhegan, Palmyra,

Pittsfield, Embden, Madison, Hollis, Alfred, Lebanon, Sanford,

Goodwins Mills, Buxton, Limington, Berwick, New Gloucester, Gray,

North Windham, Gorham, Greene, Lewiston, Sabattus, Wales, Minot,

Turner, Auburn, Livermore Falls, Augusta, Sidney, Windsor,

Vassalboro, Waterville, China, Palermo, Bridgton, Harrison,

Naples, Jackson, North Conway, Albany, Conway, Chatham,

Crawford Notch, Lyme, Ashland, Ellsworth, Holderness, Plymouth,

Rumney, Wakefield, Bridgewater, Brookfield, Ossipee, Tuftonboro,

Wolfeboro, Moultonborough, Claremont, Cornish, Unity, Croydon,

Goshen, Grantham, Lempster, Newport, Charlestown, Boscawen,

Canterbury, Concord, Dunbarton, Loudon, Hooksett, Laconia,

Gilford, Meredith, Gilsum, Keene, Marlow, Sullivan, Surry,

Jaffrey, Amherst, Milford, Mont Vernon, Goffstown, Peterborough,

Sharon, and Weare

1027 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 4 PM EST

MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected, ending as a period of mixed

  precipitation or rain in some areas. Total snow accumulations

  of 6 to 12 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern and southern New

  Hampshire and western Maine.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 4 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible as

  roads quickly become snow covered. The hazardous conditions

  could impact the morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Heavy snowfall rates are anticipated,

  with rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour expected at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in

your vehicle in case of an emergency.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to

www.weather.gov/gray..

&&

$$

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

1052 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

MEZ001-002-005-006-170000-

/O.NEW.KCAR.WW.Y.0007.220117T1400Z-220118T0300Z/

Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-

Southeast Aroostook-

Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska,

Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren,

Mars Hill, Ashland, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten,

Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, and Smyrna Mills

1052 AM EST Sun Jan 16 2022

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM EST

MONDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations

  of 3 to 5 inches, sleet accumulations of around one quarter of

  an inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze expected. Winds

  gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Northeast Aroostook, Northern

  Penobscot and Southeast Aroostook Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 10 PM EST Monday.

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

  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. Damage

  to trees and power lines is possible.

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.

&&

$$

10:50 AM AST Sunday 16 January 2022

Wind warning in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Maximum gusts: southeasterly 80 to 100 km/h.

Locations: southwestern Nova Scotia, from Digby County through to Halifax.

Time span: Monday afternoon and Monday evening.

High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

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.

10:43 AM AST Sunday 16 January 2022

Wind warning in effect for:

Grand Manan and Coastal Charlotte County

Strong winds that may cause damage are expected or occurring.

Maximum gusts: southeasterly 90 km/h.

Locations: Coastal Charlotte County including Grand Manan Island.

Time span: Monday afternoon and Monday evening.

High winds may toss loose objects or cause tree branches to break.

Wind warnings are issued when there is a significant risk of damaging winds.

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.