Winter Storm Diaz Update One

10:26 PM AST Friday 16 December 2022

Special weather statement in effect for:

Saint John and County

Significant rainfall mixed with snow is expected this weekend.

Total rainfall: 20 to 30 mm.

Locations: areas along the Fundy coast.

Time span: heaviest precipitation to begin Saturday morning before tapering off late in the day Sunday.

Remarks: Although rain, at times heavy and mixed with snow, is expected, if the temperature lowers slightly from currently forecast, a transition to heavy wet snow could occur.

A snowfall warning is in effect for areas to the north, including Fredericton, Sussex and Moncton. Some areas of southern and central New Brunswick could receive 15 to 25 cm of snow by the end of the weekend and travellers to those areas should exercise caution.

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.

10:22 PM AST Friday 16 December 2022

Special weather statement in effect for:

Halifax Metro and Halifax County West

Rain and strong winds are expected this weekend.

Total rainfall: 30 to 50 mm.

Maximum wind gusts: 80 km/h, possibly higher.

Locations: Atlantic coast of mainland Nova Scotia and eastern Cape Breton.

Time span: heaviest precipitation to begin Saturday morning before tapering off late in the day Sunday.

Remarks: Rain at times heavy and strong easterly winds will persist for most of the day Saturday. A mix or transition to snow is possible Saturday night into Sunday for inland areas.

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.

10:20 PM AST Friday 16 December 2022

Snowfall warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County

Significant heavy wet snow is expected throughout the weekend.

Total snowfall: 15 to 25 cm.

Locations: parts of central and southern New Brunswick

Time span: heaviest precipitation to begin by Saturday afternoon before tapering off late in the day Sunday.

Remarks: Snow is expected to begin over southern New Brunswick early Saturday morning and then spread to the remainder of the province during the day. The nature of the snow will be wet, therefore, blowing snow is not expected. The heaviest snow is forecast to taper off late in the day on Sunday however, periods of light to moderate snow may persist into early next week.

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. Public Safety Canada encourages everyone to make an emergency plan and get an emergency kit with drinking water, food, medicine, a first-aid kit and a flashlight.

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.

10:18 PM AST Friday 16 December 2022

Snowfall warning in effect for:

Victoria County

A long period of snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm is expected.

Locations: Victoria county.

Time span: Saturday evening into Sunday evening.

Remarks: Showers or flurries will transition to snow, at times heavy, beginning Saturday evening. The nature of the snow will be wet, therefore, blowing snow is not expected.

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 NSstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NSStorm.

10:17 PM AST Friday 16 December 2022

Special weather statement in effect for:

Acadian Peninsula

Potentially significant snowfall this weekend is expected to persist into early next week.

Total snowfall: nearing 15 cm by Sunday evening.

Locations: central and northeastern New Brunswick.

Time span: developing through the day Saturday, persisting into early next week.

Remarks: A prolonged period of light to moderate snowfall is expected to develop on Saturday and persist through the weekend into early next week. By the event's end some areas of central and northern New Brunswick could receive as much as 25 cm of snow.

A snowfall warning may be issued as the system drawn nearer to the region.

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.

Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Caribou ME

1130 PM EST Fri Dec 16 2022

MEZ005-006-170900-

Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-

Including the cities of Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten,

Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, and Smyrna Mills

1130 PM EST Fri Dec 16 2022

...Icy Roads...

Light snow and drizzle has resulted in icy roads to include I-95. Use

extra caution if traveling through northern Penobscot and southern

Aroostook counties tonight.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

925 PM EST Fri Dec 16 2022

MEZ003>006-171100-

/O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0010.221217T0900Z-221218T2100Z/

Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-

Southeast Aroostook-

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

Sherman, Mount Katahdin, Smyrna Mills, East Millinocket, Houlton,

Millinocket, Chamberlain Lake, Patten, Baxter St Park, Churchill

Dam, and Medway

925 PM EST Fri Dec 16 2022

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

EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and

  14 inches.

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

  Piscataquis, and Northern Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...From 4 AM Saturday to 4 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring

  down tree branches.

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

925 PM EST Fri Dec 16 2022

MEZ001-002-171100-

/O.CON.KCAR.WS.A.0011.221217T1200Z-221219T0000Z/

Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-

Including the cities of Madawaska, Caribou, Allagash, Presque

Isle, Mars Hill, Van Buren, Frenchville, Fort Kent, Ashland, and

Clayton Lake

925 PM EST Fri Dec 16 2022

...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM EST SATURDAY

THROUGH SUNDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations in excess of

  8 inches possible.

* WHERE...Northeast Aroostook and Northwest Aroostook Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM EST Saturday through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Gusty winds could bring

  down tree branches.

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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CB