Pre-American Thanksgiving Winter Storm

Special Weather Statement

National Weather Service Gray ME

1145 PM EST Tue Nov 21 2023

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Interior York-Central Interior Cumberland-Androscoggin-Kennebec-

Interior Waldo-Strafford-

Including the cities of Hollis, Alfred, Lebanon, Sanford,

Goodwins Mills, Buxton, Limington, Berwick, New Gloucester, Gray,

North Windham, Gorham, Greene, Lewiston, Sabattus, Wales, Minot,

Turner, Auburn, Livermore Falls, Augusta, Sidney, Windsor,

Vassalboro, Waterville, China, Palermo, Brooks, Jackson, Knox,

Liberty, Montville, Morrill, Waldo, Winterport, Unity,

Barrington, Rochester, Dover, Rollinsford, Somersworth, Durham,

and Madbury

1145 PM EST Tue Nov 21 2023

...SOME SLIPPERY SPOTS POSSIBLE OVERNIGHT...

Light snow will overspread the coastal plain of Maine and portions

of southeastern New Hampshire between midnight and 2 am. With

road surfaces being relatively cold, a light snow and slush

accumulation may occur allowing for a period of slippery travel

overnight. The snow will change to rain from east to west late

tonight or very early Wednesday morning. One to two inches of snow

may accumulate on grassy surfaces.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

958 PM EST Tue Nov 21 2023

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Northeast Aroostook-Southeast Aroostook-

Including the cities of Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Hodgdon,

Houlton, Presque Isle, Smyrna Mills, Sherman, and Ashland

958 PM EST Tue Nov 21 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM EST

WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5

  inches.

* WHERE...Southeast Aroostook and Northeast Aroostook Counties.

* WHEN...From 9 AM to 10 PM EST Wednesday.

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

  likely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery road

  conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday

  evening commute and those with holiday travel plans.

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 Caribou ME

305 PM EST Tue Nov 21 2023

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Northeast Aroostook-Southeast Aroostook-

305 PM EST Tue Nov 21 2023

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TO 10 PM EST

WEDNESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Far Eastern Maine and Far

Northern Maine.

.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

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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9:31 PM AST Tuesday 21 November 2023

Rain, at times heavy, is expected.

Total rainfall: up to 45 mm. Locally higher amounts possible.

Locations: Lunenburg, Queens, Shelburne and Yarmouth counties.

Time span: Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning.

Remarks: Rainfall rates could exceed 15 mm per hour (at times).

Similar storms in the past have causes hazardous driving conditions and pooling of water on roadways. Be sure storm drains and gutters are cleared of debris.

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.