Winter Storm Sage Update One

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

813 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023

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Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-

Including the cities of Aurora, Old Town, Princeton, Calais,

Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orono, Brewer,

Dedham, Bangor, and Amherst

813 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO 8 AM

EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and

  9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. Areas of blowing snow

  reducing visibility to less than one half mile at times.

* WHERE...Central Washington, Interior Hancock, and Southern

  Penobscot Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 AM Tuesday to 8 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

  could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

  Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.

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

813 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023

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Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis-

Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-

Including the cities of Sherman, Lincoln, East Millinocket,

Smyrna Mills, Houlton, Blanchard, Millinocket, Guilford, Hodgdon,

Greenville, Milo, Danforth, Vanceboro, Topsfield, Monson,

Dover-Foxcroft, Howland, Patten, Springfield, and Medway

813 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TUESDAY TO 8

AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7

  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

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

  Valley Maine

* WHEN...From 2 PM Tuesday to 8 AM EDT Wednesday.

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

  could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause

primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered 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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Clark

9:19 PM ADT Monday 13 March 2023

Snowfall warning in effect for:

Sydney Metro and Cape Breton County

Snowfall with total amounts of 15 to 25 cm, possibly more, is expected.

Locations: Guysborough, Richmond, Sydney Metro and Cape Breton and Victoria counties.

Time span: Tuesday evening into Wednesday.

Remarks: The highest accumulations may occur over Victoria county where snow may linger until Wednesday night. Snow is expected to be wet and heavy in nature as temperatures will remain near freezing.

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate due to accumulating 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.

9:16 PM ADT Monday 13 March 2023

Snowfall warning in effect for:

Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick

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

Locations: Moncton and Southeast New Brunswick, Fundy National park, Kent County, Kouchibouguac National Park and Miramichi.

Time span: Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday.

Remarks: Snow is forecast to develop in the south Tuesday afternoon and spread northward. Snow will persist through the day Wednesday and further accumulation is expected and warnings may be extended to other regions. Snow may become mixed with rain in the southeast Wednesday morning.

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.