Saturday, March 25, 2023

Winter Storm Taylor Update One


































Winter Storm Taylor





































URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
352 AM EDT Sat Mar 25 2023

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Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Clayton Lake, Presque Isle, Madawaska,
Frenchville, Caribou, Van Buren, Ashland, Fort Kent, Allagash,
and Mars Hill
352 AM EDT Sat Mar 25 2023

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 PM
EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
  10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph from the southeast late
  tonight into early Sunday. Patchy blowing and drifting snow in
  open areas.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 10 PM EDT Sunday. Heaviest
  snowfall rates late tonight to early Sunday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Wet, heavy snow could
  bring down tree branches and lead to isolated power outages.

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
352 AM EDT Sat Mar 25 2023

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Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Patten, Chamberlain Lake, Mount Katahdin,
Billy-Jack Depot, Millinocket, Houlton, Churchill Dam, Sherman,
Smyrna Mills, Baker Lake, Hodgdon, Medway, Baxter St Park, and
East Millinocket
352 AM EDT Sat Mar 25 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 PM
EDT SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 8
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph from the southeast late
  tonight and early Sunday.

* WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook, Northern
  Piscataquis, and Northern Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...From 8 PM this evening to 8 PM EDT Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Wet, heavy snow could
  bring down tree branches and lead to isolated power outages.

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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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gray ME
338 AM EDT Sat Mar 25 2023

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Interior York-Central Interior Cumberland-Coastal York-
Coastal Cumberland-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo-
Northern Grafton-Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll-Sullivan-
Merrimack-Belknap-Strafford-Cheshire-Eastern Hillsborough-
Interior Rockingham-Coastal Rockingham-
Western And Central Hillsborough-
338 AM EDT Sat Mar 25 2023

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Maine, south central Maine,
southwest Maine, New Hampshire, central New Hampshire, northern New
Hampshire and southern New Hampshire.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

A wintry mix is expected this afternoon into the overnight hours
tonight. Sleet and snow will mix with and transition to rain before
ending Sunday morning. A slushy 1-3" of snowfall is possible before
this transition, which could result in slippery travel conditions.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

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