Beginning Of Spring Winter Storm

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Gray ME

854 PM EDT Wed Mar 20 2024

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Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Southern Somerset-Interior

Waldo-Knox-Coastal Waldo-

Including the cities of Oquossoc, Winterport, Northport, Embden,

Rangeley, Moosehead, Waldo, Skowhegan, Long Pond, Davis,

Seboomook, Madison, Rockport, Bingham, Rockland, Pittston Farm,

Athens, Morrill, Cornville, Thomaston, Hope, Liberty,

Lincolnville, Brooks, Knox, Jackson, Belfast, Brassua, Montville,

Avon, Owls Head, Camden, Searsmont, Palmyra, New Portland, Coburn

Gore, Jackman, Kingfield, Phillips, Appleton, Unity, and

Pittsfield

854 PM EDT Wed Mar 20 2024

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

THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4

  inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of south central, west central, and western Maine.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EDT Thursday.

* IMPACTS...The combination of heavy wet snow and gusty winds may

  lead to snapped branches. Some power outages are possible. A brief

  period of moderate to heavy snow will accumulate and cause

  dangerous driving conditions due to snow covered roads. The

  hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates of up to an inch an hour are

  possible overnight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road

conditions can be obtained by going to newengland511.org

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while

driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken

on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and

slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

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Hazardous Weather Outlook

National Weather Service Caribou ME

659 PM EDT Wed Mar 20 2024

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Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-

659 PM EDT Wed Mar 20 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Coastal DownEast Maine and

Interior DownEast Maine.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Rain will change to snow early Thursday AM making for slippery travel

with some light accumulations.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather

conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Caribou ME

347 PM EDT Wed Mar 20 2024

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Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-

Including the cities of Hodgdon, Smyrna Mills, Mount Katahdin,

Sherman, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Houlton, Baxter

St Park, Medway, Chamberlain Lake, and Churchill Dam

347 PM EDT Wed Mar 20 2024

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 2 PM EDT THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and

  10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook, and Northern

  Piscataquis Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 2 PM EDT Thursday.

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

  will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Patchy

  blowing snow is expected Thursday.

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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