Friday, March 29, 2024

Long Duration Pre-Easter Storm Update Two














































URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
945 PM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024

MEZ001-002-005-006-300945-
/O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0014.000000T0000Z-240330T1300Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-
Southeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Mars Hill, Caribou, Allagash, Sherman,
Madawaska, Frenchville, Patten, Smyrna Mills, Fort Kent, Van
Buren, Millinocket, Houlton, Ashland, Medway, Presque Isle, East
Millinocket, Clayton Lake, and Hodgdon
945 PM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EDT
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook, Northeast
  Aroostook, and Northwest Aroostook Counties.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds will cause
  some blowing and drifting of the snow in the open fields of
  Aroostook and Northern Penobscot counties.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures will be falling below freezing
  which may cause untreated surfaces to become slippery.

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.

&&
$$

TWD


URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
648 PM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024

MEZ007>009-012>014-301100-
/O.CON.KGYX.WI.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240330T2000Z/
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Southern
Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-
Including the cities of Middle Dam, New Vineyard, New Sharon,
Madison, Rangeley, Rumford, Milton, Farmington, Pittston Farm,
Phillips, Long Pond, Athens, Roxbury, Moosehead, Palmyra, Locke
Mills, Kingfield, South Arm, Bryant Pond, Newry, Temple, Coburn
Gore, Byron, Brassua, New Portland, Andover, Wilton, Jay, Upton,
Jackman, Embden, Norway, Cornville, Skowhegan, Wilsons Mills,
Bingham, Hanover, Chesterville, Avon, Pittsfield, Oquossoc,
Davis, Seboomook, Fryeburg, Oxford, and Bethel
648 PM EDT Fri Mar 29 2024

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Somerset, Central Somerset, Northern Franklin,
  Northern Oxford, Southern Franklin, and Southern Oxford Counties.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects,
  especially at higher elevations and immediately downwind of
  mountains. Tree limbs could be blown down and power outages may
  result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

&&
$$

MLE


3:52 PM ADT Friday 29 March 2024
Rain transitions to heavy, wet snow tonight.

Total snowfall: 10 except 20 cm over higher terrain.

Maximum wind gusts: northwesterly 60 km/h.

Locations: western New Brunswick.

Time span: this evening until near noon Saturday.

Remarks: Rain will begin to mix with snow this evening then changeover to wet, heavy snow by later tonight. Snow will diminish by Saturday afternoon.

Rapidly accumulating snow could make travel difficult over some locations. 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.


4:02 PM ADT Friday 29 March 2024
Rain transitions to heavy, wet snow tonight.

Total snowfall: 5 to 10 cm, possibly reaching 15 cm over higher terrain.

Maximum wind gusts: northwesterly 60 km/h.

Locations: parts of western to central New Brunswick.

Time span: beginning later tonight until Saturday afternoon.

Remarks: Rain will begin to mix with snow later this evening then changeover to wet, heavy snow overnight tonight, with most areas transitioned to snow by Saturday morning. Snow will diminish by Saturday afternoon. 

Surfaces such as highways, roads, walkways and parking lots may become difficult to navigate. Motorists should be prepared for winter driving conditions.

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.

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