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Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Caribou, ME

March 14, 2017Hancock County, Penobscot County, Washington County, Maine

NWS Caribou, ME issued this blizzard warning at Mar 14, 2017, 3:34 PM EDT for Hancock County, Penobscot County, Washington County, Maine. It was in force for 10 hr. 40 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.

The facts

Issued
Mar 14, 2017, 3:34 PM EDT (19:34 UTC)
Expired
Mar 15, 2017, 1:39 AM EDT
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS Caribou, ME

Counties Hancock County, ME, Penobscot County, ME, Washington County, ME

The radar

The Caribou radar (KCBW), 122 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:37 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 14, 4:40 PM EDTSNOW 4.5Southwest Harbor, MENEAR WHITEOUT CONDITIONS
Mar 14, 4:45 PM EDTSNOW 64 Nw Ellsworth, MEFELL SINCE 130 PM
Mar 14, 5:03 PM EDTSNOW 51 Nw Mount Desert, ME
Mar 14, 5:18 PM EDTSNOW 5.62 E Surry, MEFELL IN 4 HOURS
Mar 14, 5:51 PM EDTSNOW 7.53 Ssw Glenburn, ME2 INCHES IN 45 MINUTES
Mar 14, 5:58 PM EDTSNOW 61 Nw Mount Desert, ME
Mar 14, 6:15 PM EDTSNOW 51 W Roque Bluffs, ME
Mar 14, 6:30 PM EDTSNOW 93 Ssw Glenburn, ME3.5 INCHES IN 1.5 HOURS
Mar 14, 6:35 PM EDTSNOW 5.5Eastport, MESINCE 230 PM
Mar 14, 6:52 PM EDTSNOW 64 E East Machias, ME
Mar 14, 7:00 PM EDTSNOW 7.2Orono, ME
Mar 14, 7:18 PM EDTSNOW 103 Ssw Glenburn, ME2 INCHES PER HOUR
Mar 14, 7:30 PM EDTSNOW 7.5Southwest Harbor, MEJUST TURNED TO SLEET
Mar 14, 7:34 PM EDTSNOW 11.73 Ssw Glenburn, ME
Mar 14, 7:40 PM EDTSNOW 91 Sw Orono, ME
Mar 14, 7:40 PM EDTSNOW 11Winterport, ME
Mar 14, 7:53 PM EDTSNOW 8Bangor International Ai, ME12 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Mar 14, 8:00 PM EDTSNOW 12.53 Ssw Glenburn, ME
Mar 14, 8:10 PM EDTSNOW 9Sedgwick, MESLEET FALLING
Mar 14, 8:18 PM EDTSNOW 12.12 E Surry, MESLEET MIXING IN
Mar 14, 8:23 PM EDTSNOW 8Old Town, ME
Mar 14, 8:23 PM EDTSNOW 10East Corinth, ME
Mar 14, 8:24 PM EDTSNOW 8.5Clifton, ME
Mar 14, 8:55 PM EDTSNOW 10.5Hampden, ME
Mar 14, 9:15 PM EDTSNOW 82 Ese Harrington, MECURRENTLY RAINING
Mar 14, 9:29 PM EDTSNOW 13.53 Ssw Glenburn, ME
Mar 14, 9:30 PM EDTSNOW 12Hampden, ME
Mar 14, 9:40 PM EDTSNOW 143 Ssw Glenburn, ME
Mar 14, 9:47 PM EDTSNOW 13.8Bangor, MEREPORTED BY WABI TV CHANNEL 5
Mar 14, 10:05 PM EDTSNOW 14Robbinston, MECURRENTLY SLEETING
Mar 14, 10:23 PM EDTSNOW 14.55 E Alexander, MESLEET MIXING IN
Mar 14, 10:34 PM EDTSNOW 6.8Brooklin, MEMIXED OFF AND ON WITH RAIN FOR SEVERAL HOURS IN THE EVENING
Mar 14, 11:58 PM EDTSNOW 11.5Robbinston, ME24 HOUR SNOWFALL. CO-OP OBSERVER
Mar 15, 12:00 AM EDTSNOW 14.2Bangor - Cwo, ME24 HOUR SNOWFALL. CO-OP OBSERVER
Mar 15, 12:22 AM EDTSNOW 7.5Eastport, ME
Mar 15, 12:23 AM EDTSNOW 12Hampden, ME
Mar 15, 12:24 AM EDTSNOW 14.22 W Bangor, ME
Mar 15, 12:55 AM EDTSNOW 114 Wnw Baring, ME
Mar 15, 1:39 AM EDTSNOW 14.53 Ssw Glenburn, ME
Mar 15, 1:41 AM EDTSNOW 111 Sw Orono, ME

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Gray, ME (KGYX), launched 12:00Z, 7.6 hours before the alert went out and 203 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Gray, ME at 12:00Z on 2017-03-14Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Gray, ME at 12:00Z on 2017-03-14The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 211 square meters per square second.1939587897117136156Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
806 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
67 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
211 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
290 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

536 
WWUS41 KCAR 141934
WSWCAR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
334 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...Nor'easter expected this afternoon into Wednesday morning...

.The Nor'easter will track northeast from the southern New England
coast and across the Gulf of Maine on tonight. The storm will 
weaken as it tracks through the state on later tonight into
Wednesday morning.

MEZ015>017-150345-
/O.UPG.KCAR.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170315T1600Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.BZ.W.0002.170314T1934Z-170315T0600Z/
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst,
Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, 
Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, and Princeton
334 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Caribou has issued a Blizzard
Warning...which is in effect until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. The Winter
Storm Warning is no longer in effect.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Additional snow accumulation of 10 to 14 
inches...along with up a tenth of an inch of ice.

* LOCATIONS...The greater Bangor area and interior Downeast 
  Maine.

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Snow will mix with
  sleet and freezing rain and then change to rain across much of
  Hancock and Washington counties by midnight.

* TIMING...Through 2 am.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will create very hazardous
  traveling conditions. Blowing and drifting snow will cause near
  whiteout conditions at times. Strong winds and wet snow will 
  also result in power outages.

* WINDS...East 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times.

* TEMPERATURES...In the lower 30s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded...stay with your vehicle.

&&

$$

MEZ029-030-150345-
/O.UPG.KCAR.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170315T0500Z/
/O.NEW.KCAR.BZ.W.0002.170314T1934Z-170315T0600Z/
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, 
Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield
334 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Caribou has issued a Blizzard
Warning...which is in effect until 2 AM EDT Wednesday. The Winter
Storm Warning is no longer in effect.

* ACCUMULATIONS...Additional snow accumulation of 8 to 12 
inches...along with a trace of ice.

* LOCATIONS...Coastal Hancock and Washington counties.

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Snow will mix with
  sleet, freezing rain and rain Tuesday evening...and eventually
  to rain and drizzle.

* TIMING...Through 2 am Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will create very hazardous
  traveling conditions. Blowing and drifting snow will cause near
  whiteout conditions at times. Strong winds and wet snow will
  also result in power outages. 

* WINDS...East 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times.

* TEMPERATURES...In the low-mid 30s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded...stay with your vehicle.

&&

$$

MEZ011-031-032-150345-
/O.EXT.KCAR.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170315T1200Z/
Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, 
Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, 
and Topsfield
334 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...12 to 18 inches.

* LOCATIONS...East Central Maine and Upper Penobscot Valley.

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Snow may mix with
  sleet and freezing rain late tonight as the event winds down.

* TIMING...Through 8 am Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will create very hazardous
  traveling conditions. Blowing and drifting snow will cause near
  whiteout conditions at times. 

* WINDS...East 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times.

* TEMPERATURES...In the upper 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MEZ004>006-010-150345-
/O.EXT.KCAR.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170315T1500Z/
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, 
Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, 
Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, 
Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard
334 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...18 to 24 inches.

* LOCATIONS...North Central Maine.

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and blowing snow.

* TIMING...Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will create very hazardous
  traveling conditions. Blowing and drifting snow will cause near
  whiteout conditions at times.

* WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MEZ001>003-150345-
/O.EXT.KCAR.WS.W.0007.170314T2000Z-170315T1600Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, 
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, 
Mars Hill, Baker Lake, and Billy-Jack Depot
334 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT WEDNESDAY...

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches.

* LOCATIONS...Northern Maine.

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and blowing snow.

* TIMING...Through noon Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will create very hazardous
  traveling conditions. Blowing and drifting snow will cause near
  whiteout conditions at times. 

* WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$
2 follow-up statements
006 
WWUS41 KCAR 150254
WSWCAR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1054 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...Nor'easter ongoing through Wednesday morning...

.The Nor'easter will track northeast from the southern New
England coast and across the Gulf of Maine on tonight. The storm
will weaken as it tracks through the state on later tonight into
Wednesday morning.

MEZ015>017-029-030-150600-
/O.CON.KCAR.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170315T0600Z/
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst,
Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, 
Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Ellsworth, 
Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, 
and Cherryfield
1054 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* ACCUMULATIONS...Additional snow accumulation of 1 to 3 
inches...along with up a tenth of an inch of ice.

* LOCATIONS...The greater Bangor area and interior Downeast 
  Maine.

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Snow will mix with 
  sleet and freezing rain and then change to rain across much of 
  Hancock and Washington counties by midnight.

* TIMING...Through 2 am.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will create very 
  hazardous traveling conditions. Blowing and drifting snow will 
  cause near whiteout conditions at times. Strong winds and wet 
  snow will also result in power outages.

* WINDS...East 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times.

* TEMPERATURES...In the lower to mid 30s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions...making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If
you must travel...have a winter survival kit with you. If you get
stranded...stay with your vehicle.

&&

$$

MEZ011-031-032-151100-
/O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170315T1200Z/
Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, 
Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, 
and Topsfield
1054 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...12 to 18 inches total.

* LOCATIONS...East Central Maine and Upper Penobscot Valley.

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Snow may mix with 
  sleet and freezing rain late tonight as the event winds down.

* TIMING...Through 8 am Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will create very 
  hazardous traveling conditions. Blowing and drifting snow will 
  cause near whiteout conditions at times.

* WINDS...East 15 to 25 mph with occasional gusts up to 40 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times.

* TEMPERATURES...In the upper 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MEZ004>006-010-151100-
/O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170315T1500Z/
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, 
Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, 
Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, 
Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard
1054 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...14 to 20 inches total.

* LOCATIONS...North Central Maine.

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and blowing snow.

* TIMING...Through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will create very 
  hazardous traveling conditions. Blowing and drifting snow will 
  cause near whiteout conditions at times.

* WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MEZ001>003-151100-
/O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170315T1600Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, 
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, 
Mars Hill, Baker Lake, and Billy-Jack Depot
1054 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* ACCUMULATIONS...12 to 18 inches total.

* LOCATIONS...Northern Maine.

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and blowing snow.

* TIMING...Through noon Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow and strong winds will create very 
  hazardous traveling conditions. Blowing and drifting snow will 
  cause near whiteout conditions at times.

* WINDS...Northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...One quarter mile or less at times.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$
243 
WWUS41 KCAR 150539
WSWCAR

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
139 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2017

...Nor'easter ongoing through early this morning...

.The Nor'easter will track across northern Maine overnight as 
 snow and blowing snow continue across the north. 

MEZ015>017-029-030-150645-
/O.CAN.KCAR.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170315T0600Z/
Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington-
Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-
Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst,
Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, 
Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Ellsworth, 
Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, 
and Cherryfield
139 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Caribou has cancelled the
Blizzard Warning.

Snow has tapered off Downeast. Some spotty freezing drizzle could
make roads icy overnight.

$$

MEZ011-031-032-151200-
/O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170315T1200Z/
Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, 
Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, 
and Topsfield
139 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...12 to 16 inches.

* LOCATIONS...East Central Maine and Upper Penobscot Valley.

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Snow may mix with 
  sleet and freezing rain late tonight as the event winds down.

* TIMING...Through 8 am Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will lead to blowing snow... reduced 
  visibility...and possible power outages. 

* WINDS...Southeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...one half mile or less at times.

* TEMPERATURES...In the lower 30s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MEZ004>006-010-151345-
/O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170315T1500Z/
Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Central Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, 
Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, 
Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, 
Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard
139 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM EDT THIS
MORNING...

* SNOW ACCUMULATIONS...18 to 24 inches.

* LOCATIONS...North Central Maine.

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and blowing snow.

* TIMING...Through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will lead to blowing snow...reduced 
  visibility...and possible power outages. 

* WINDS...East 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...one half mile or less at times.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

MEZ001>003-151345-
/O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-170315T1600Z/
Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-
Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, 
Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, 
Mars Hill, Baker Lake, and Billy-Jack Depot
139 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EDT TODAY...

* ACCUMULATIONS...Snow accumulation of 12 to 18 inches.

* LOCATIONS...Northern Maine.

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow and blowing snow.

* TIMING...Through noon Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds will lead to blowing snow...reduced 
  visibility...and possible power outages. 

* WINDS...East 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* VISIBILITIES...one quarter mile or less at times.

* TEMPERATURES...In the mid 20s.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring.  Significant amounts of
snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in
an emergency. If you must travel...keep an extra flashlight...
food...and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

&&

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Caribou, ME issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 14, 3:08 PM EDTCoastal Flood AdvisoryCARHancock, Washington13 hr

Nearby

Blizzard Warnings in Maine, 2017Every blizzard warning in 2017

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.