Early February Winter Storm

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

910 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

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Northwest Aroostook-

Including the cities of Frenchville, Clayton Lake, Madawaska,

Fort Kent, and Allagash

910 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and

  10 inches.

* WHERE...Northwest Aroostook County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions

  could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.

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

910 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

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Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-

Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-

Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-

Including the cities of Chamberlain Lake, Lincoln, Topsfield,

Baxter St Park, East Millinocket, Vanceboro, Springfield, Monson,

Baker Lake, Churchill Dam, Blanchard, Medway, Danforth, Patten,

Dover-Foxcroft, Houlton, Sherman, Greenville, Billy-Jack Depot,

Millinocket, Smyrna Mills, Howland, Hodgdon, Milo, Guilford, and

Mount Katahdin

910 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

  between 3 and 6 inches, sleet accumulations around one quarter of

  an inch and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch.

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

  and Penobscot Valley Maine

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Friday.

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

  conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds

  develop late afternoon Friday and could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will warm above freezing during

  the day on Friday causing melting on surfaces and then fall below

  freezing Friday night. Untreated surfaces will become slippery

  Friday night potentially impacting travel again.

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

1250 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

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Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-

Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-

Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-

1250 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 9 AM

EST FRIDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine, Far

Eastern Maine, North Woods Maine and Penobscot Valley Maine.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the

Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

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

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the

Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Weather Advisory.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather

conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

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Winter Weather Advisory

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

910 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

MEZ003>006-010-011-031-032-101015-

/O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-230210T1400Z/

Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-

Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-

Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-

Including the cities of Chamberlain Lake, Lincoln, Topsfield,

Baxter St Park, East Millinocket, Vanceboro, Springfield, Monson,

Baker Lake, Churchill Dam, Blanchard, Medway, Danforth, Patten,

Dover-Foxcroft, Houlton, Sherman, Greenville, Billy-Jack Depot,

Millinocket, Smyrna Mills, Howland, Hodgdon, Milo, Guilford, and

Mount Katahdin

910 PM EST Thu Feb 9 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST FRIDAY...

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

  between 3 and 6 inches, sleet accumulations around one quarter of

  an inch and ice accumulations up to one tenth of an inch.

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

  and Penobscot Valley Maine

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Friday.

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

  conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Gusty winds

  develop late afternoon Friday and could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will warm above freezing during

  the day on Friday causing melting on surfaces and then fall below

  freezing Friday night. Untreated surfaces will become slippery

  Friday night potentially impacting travel again.

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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10:35 PM AST Thursday 09 February 2023

Special weather statement in effect for:

Queens County P.E.I.

Mixed precipitation is expected Friday.

Location: Prince Edward Island.

Total snowfall and ice pellet amounts: 10 to 15 cm.

Total rainfall amounts: 2 to 4 mm.

Time span: Friday.

Similar storms in the past have caused traffic delays and hazardous driving conditions.

Remarks: Precipitation will begin as snow overnight tonight then transition to ice pellets and freezing rain Friday morning then to rain showers Friday afternoon and back to flurries Friday evening.

Travel could become difficult. If you must travel, be prepared for delays and allow extra time to reach your destination.

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.

9:39 PM AST Thursday 09 February 2023

Special weather statement in effect for:

Saint John and County

Mixed precipitation is expected tonight and Friday.

Locations: southern New Brunswick

Total snowfall and ice pellet amounts: 5 to 10 cm.

Duration of freezing rain: near 3 hours.

Time span: tonight through Friday afternoon.

Similar storms in the past have caused traffic delays and hazardous driving conditions.

Remarks: Precipitation will begin as snow before transitioning through ice pellets and freezing rain, and then to rain before ending in the late afternoon. Scattered showers in the evening will give a slight risk of freezing rain again Friday evening.

Travel could become difficult. If you must travel, be prepared for delays and allow extra time to reach your destination.

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.

9:36 PM AST Thursday 09 February 2023

Snowfall warning in effect for:

Grand Falls and Victoria County

Locations: northern New Brunswick

Total snowfall: 15 to 30 cm.

Time span: late tonight until Friday night.

Remarks: Snow will become heavy at times Friday, tapering to flurries Friday night.

Be prepared to adjust your driving with changing road conditions. If visibility is reduced while driving, turn on your lights and maintain a safe following distance.

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.

9:34 PM AST Thursday 09 February 2023

Freezing rain warning in effect for:

Fredericton and Southern York County

Freezing rain is expected or occurring.

Locations: Queens, Sunbury, Carleton and southern York Counties.

Duration of freezing rain: near 4 hours.

Time frame: Friday morning through early Friday afternoon.

Remarks: Freezing rain may persist longer over low-lying areas.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become icy and slippery. Take extra care when walking or driving in affected areas.

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.