Mid-January Winter Storm

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

906 PM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

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Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-

Including the cities of Houlton, Millinocket, Patten, Medway,

Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Sherman, Blanchard, East Millinocket,

Monson, and Hodgdon

906 PM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow

  accumulations between 4 and 10 inches, sleet accumulations up to

  one tenth of an inch and ice accumulations around one tenth of an

  inch.

* WHERE...Central Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot, and Southeast

  Aroostook Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will

  likely become slick and hazardous. The strong winds and weight of

  snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic

  power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous

  conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet, and

ice will make travel extremely dangerous.

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

906 PM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

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Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-

Northern Washington-

Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Old Town, Bangor,

Vanceboro, Guilford, Topsfield, Danforth, Dover-Foxcroft,

Springfield, Orono, Milo, and Brewer

906 PM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

  between 2 and 4 inches and ice accumulations up to a tenth of an

  inch

* WHERE...Southern Piscataquis, Northern Washington, Central

  Penobscot, and Southern Penobscot Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous

  conditions could impact the early Friday morning 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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CB

Flood Watch

National Weather Service Caribou ME

902 PM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

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Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal

Washington-

Including the cities of Great Pond, Amherst, Castine, Eastbrook,

Ellsworth, Dedham, Wesley, Orland, Cherryfield, Calais, Grand

Lake Stream, Machias, Bucksport, Perry, Princeton, Eastport, Bar

Harbor, and Aurora

902 PM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM EST FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be

  possible.

* WHERE...Hancock County and coastal and central Washington County

* WHEN...From 1 AM EST Friday through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,

  streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding

  may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - Locally heavy rainfall is expected Friday morning into the

    afternoon with total amounts of 1.5 to 2.25 inches possible

    with locally higher amounts. Frozen ground will have

    difficulty absorbing the heavy rainfall, which could cause

    pooling in roadways and low lying areas.

  - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood

Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared

to take action should flooding develop.

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CB

Flood Watch

National Weather Service Caribou ME

902 PM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

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Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal

Washington-

Including the cities of Great Pond, Amherst, Castine, Eastbrook,

Ellsworth, Dedham, Wesley, Orland, Cherryfield, Calais, Grand

Lake Stream, Machias, Bucksport, Perry, Princeton, Eastport, Bar

Harbor, and Aurora

902 PM EST Thu Jan 12 2023

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM EST FRIDAY THROUGH FRIDAY

AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be

  possible.

* WHERE...Hancock County and coastal and central Washington County

* WHEN...From 1 AM EST Friday through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of creeks,

  streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding

  may occur in poor drainage and urban areas.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...

  - Locally heavy rainfall is expected Friday morning into the

    afternoon with total amounts of 1.5 to 2.25 inches possible

    with locally higher amounts. Frozen ground will have

    difficulty absorbing the heavy rainfall, which could cause

    pooling in roadways and low lying areas.

  - https://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood

Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared

to take action should flooding develop.

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CB

10:54 PM AST Thursday 12 January 2023

Rainfall warning in effect for:

Cumberland County - Minas Shore

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

Significant rainfall is expected.

Total rainfall: 25 to 40 mm.

Locations: western and parts of northern Nova Scotia.

Time span: Starting Friday morning and persisting into Saturday.

Remarks: A mix of snow and rain will begin overnight tonight over western areas of Nova Scotia and will change to rain as it spreads to the rest of the province Friday morning. Periods of rain, at times heavy, are expected to taper off late in the day Saturday.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

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

10:54 PM AST Thursday 12 January 2023

Rainfall warning in effect for:

Yarmouth County

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

Significant rainfall is expected.

Total rainfall: 25 to 40 mm.

Locations: western and parts of northern Nova Scotia.

Time span: Starting Friday morning and persisting into Saturday.

Remarks: A mix of snow and rain will begin overnight tonight over western areas of Nova Scotia and will change to rain as it spreads to the rest of the province Friday morning. Periods of rain, at times heavy, are expected to taper off late in the day Saturday.

Localized flooding in low-lying areas is possible.

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

10:46 PM AST Thursday 12 January 2023

Snowfall warning in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.

Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 20 cm is expected.

Snowfall amounts of up to 20 cm are expected.

Timeframe: Friday morning until Friday afternoon.

Remarks: Snow at times heavy will begin Friday morning. The snow will change to rain Friday afternoon and then persist through the day Saturday.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations.

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 PEstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #PEStorm.

10:29 PM AST Thursday 12 January 2023

Winter storm warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County

Hazardous winter conditions are expected.

Total snowfall:

- northern and northeastern New Brunswick: 20 to 30 cm, locally up to 40 cm.

- central New Brunswick: 15 to 25 cm.

Freezing rain duration: 3 to 6 hours, except up to 12 hours for central New Brunswick.

Locations: central and northern New Brunswick.

Time span: overnight tonight until Saturday evening.

Remarks: Light snow will begin tonight, spreading across the province and intensifying by early Friday morning. Then a changeover to rain is expected by Friday evening, with freezing rain in the changeover period. A prolonged period of freezing rain is possible for some areas.

Rain is forecast to change back over to freezing rain or snow Saturday morning. Precipitation will taper off Saturday evening.

Consider postponing non-essential travel until conditions improve. Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating 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 NBstorm@ec.gc.ca or tweet reports using #NBStorm.

10:28 PM AST Thursday 12 January 2023

Rainfall warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County

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

Snow followed by significant rainfall is expected.

Total snowfall: 10 to 15 cm.

Total rainfall: 20 to 40 mm.

Locations: southern and central New Brunswick, including Moncton and Fredericton.

Time span: Friday afternoon until Saturday morning.

Remarks: Snow will begin tonight, changing to rain, at times heavy, Friday afternoon. The rain is expected to transition back to freezing rain or snow Saturday morning.

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.

10:28 PM AST Thursday 12 January 2023

Winter storm warning in effect for:

Campbellton and eastern half of Restigouche County

western half of Restigouche County

Significant amounts of snow are expected.

Total snowfall: 30 to 50 cm.

Locations: northwestern New Brunswick.

Time span: overnight tonight until Saturday morning.

Remarks: Light snow will begin tonight and intensify early Friday morning. Snow will taper off Saturday morning.

Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. Prepare for quickly changing and deteriorating travel conditions.

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.