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Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Gray, ME

March 13, 2017Hillsborough County, Rockingham County, Strafford County, New Hampshire; 8 counties in Maine

NWS Gray, ME issued this blizzard warning at Mar 13, 2017, 3:44 PM EDT for Hillsborough County, Rockingham County, Strafford County, New Hampshire; 8 counties in Maine. It took effect at Mar 14, 2017, 7:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 20 hr. 60 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 13, 2017, 3:44 PM EDT (19:44 UTC)
In effect from
Mar 14, 2017, 7:00 AM EDT
Expired
Mar 15, 2017, 3:23 AM EDT
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Gray, ME

Counties Androscoggin County, ME, Cumberland County, ME, Kennebec County, ME, Knox County, ME, Lincoln County, ME, Sagadahoc County, ME, Waldo County, ME, York County, ME, Hillsborough County, NH, Rockingham County, NH, Strafford County, NH

The radar

The Portland,ME radar (KGYX), 14 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:49 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, 7:00 AM EDTSNOW 1Edward Macdowell Lk, NH24 HOUR SNOWFALL. CO-OP OBSERVER
Mar 14, 7:30 AM EDTSNOW 1.6Hancock, NH24 HOUR SNOWFALL. CO-OP OBSERVER
Mar 14, 8:00 AM EDTSNOW 21 Ene Greenville, NH24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Mar 14, 8:10 AM EDTSNOW 1.2Nashua Cwsu, NH24 HOUR SNOWFALL. CO-OP OBSERVER
Mar 14, 8:34 AM EDTSNOW 1.63 Ssw North Brookline, NH
Mar 14, 9:00 AM EDTSNOW 22 S New Boston, NH24 HOUR SNOWFALL.
Mar 14, 9:10 AM EDTSNOW 1.5Nashua, NH
Mar 14, 9:11 AM EDTSNOW 22 S New Boston, NH
Mar 14, 9:54 AM EDTSNOW 1.52 Ene Stratham, NH
Mar 14, 10:07 AM EDTSNOW 2.53 Ssw North Brookline, NH
Mar 14, 10:56 AM EDTSNOW 3.5South Weare, NH
Mar 14, 10:58 AM EDTSNOW 2.51 Nne Deerfield, NH
Mar 14, 11:04 AM EDTSNOW 1.4Gray Nws Office, ME
Mar 14, 11:17 AM EDTSNOW 1.7Portland Jetport, ME
Mar 14, 11:29 AM EDTSNOW 33 Sw Merrimack, NH
Mar 14, 11:31 AM EDTSNOW 1.21 Sse Cousins Island, ME
Mar 14, 11:39 AM EDTSNOW 3Derry, NH
Mar 14, 11:44 AM EDTSNOW 22 E Lewiston, ME
Mar 14, 11:45 AM EDTSNOW 23 Sse Gorham, ME
Mar 14, 11:49 AM EDTSNOW 11 Se Lisbon, ME
Mar 14, 11:52 AM EDTSNOW 1.1Greenland, NH
Mar 14, 11:55 AM EDTSNOW 22 Wnw Auburn, ME
Mar 14, 11:56 AM EDTSNOW 31 Sse North Sebago, ME
Mar 14, 12:07 PM EDTSNOW 3Hampstead, NH
Mar 14, 12:14 PM EDTBLIZZARDPortsmouth Intl Airport, NHWIND 41 MPH VIS 1/4 SM
Mar 14, 12:16 PM EDTSNOW 3.5Hollis, ME
Mar 14, 12:17 PM EDTSNOW 6Peterborough, NH
Mar 14, 12:18 PM EDTSNOW 1.5Waterville, ME
Mar 14, 12:29 PM EDTSNOW 2.51 N Berwick, ME
Mar 14, 12:29 PM EDTSNOW 44 Sse Hudson, NH
Mar 14, 12:30 PM EDTBLIZZARDPortland Jetport, ME35 MPH VIS 1/4 SM
Mar 14, 12:31 PM EDTSNOW 52 S New Ipswich, NH
Mar 14, 12:58 PM EDTBLIZZARDPortsmouth Intl Airport, NH44 MPH VIS 1/8 SM
Mar 14, 1:07 PM EDTSNOW 5Milford, NH
Mar 14, 1:15 PM EDTSNOW 3.5Bridgton, ME
Mar 14, 1:19 PM EDTBLIZZARDPortland Jetport, ME37 MPH VIS 1/4 SM
Mar 14, 1:31 PM EDTSNOW 2.5Atkinson, NH
Mar 14, 1:42 PM EDTSNOW 4.31 N Berwick, ME1.5 IN 1 HR VIS 200 YDS
Mar 14, 1:44 PM EDTSNOW 74 Sse Hudson, NH
Mar 14, 1:50 PM EDTSNOW 7.82 Sw Brookline, NH
Mar 14, 1:51 PM EDTBLIZZARDPortland Jetport, ME41 MPH VIS 1/4 SM
Mar 14, 1:56 PM EDTSNOW 4.53 Wsw Steep Falls, ME
Mar 14, 1:57 PM EDTSNOW 61 Nne Deerfield, NH
Mar 14, 1:58 PM EDTBLIZZARDPortsmouth Intl Airport, NH39 MPH VIS 1/8 SM
Mar 14, 2:00 PM EDTSNOW 8Nashua, NH3 INCH PER HOUR
Mar 14, 2:15 PM EDTSNOW 2.9Portland Jetport, MESTORM TOTAL SO FAR TODAY. 0.39 INCHES WATER EQUIVALENT.
Mar 14, 2:16 PM EDTSNOW 62 Ene Stratham, NH
Mar 14, 2:17 PM EDTSNOW 7.84 Se Weare, NH
Mar 14, 2:30 PM EDTSNOW 9Bennington, NH
Mar 14, 2:30 PM EDTSNOW 103 Ssw North Brookline, NH
Mar 14, 2:31 PM EDTSNOW 53 Sw West Newfield, ME
Mar 14, 2:32 PM EDTSNOW 41 Sse North Sebago, ME
Mar 14, 2:47 PM EDTSNOW 2.9Durham, ME
Mar 14, 2:47 PM EDTSNOW 42 Wnw Auburn, ME
Mar 14, 2:51 PM EDTSNOW 7.53 Wsw Steep Falls, ME3 IN LAST HOUR
Mar 14, 2:51 PM EDTBLIZZARDPortland Jetport, ME39 MPH VIS LESS THAN 1/4 SM
Mar 14, 2:52 PM EDTSNOW 9.32 Sw Nashua, NH
Mar 14, 2:53 PM EDTSNOW 5.53 Sse Gorham, ME
Mar 14, 2:55 PM EDTSNOW 51 Wsw North Windham, ME
Mar 14, 2:56 PM EDTBLIZZARDRockland Awos, ME35 MPH VIS 1/4 SM

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, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 14 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 2017-03-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 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 2017-03-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 32 square meters per square second.1939587897117Sfc1 km3 km6 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
1370 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
91 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
32 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
127 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

491 
WWUS41 KGYX 131944
WSWGYX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
344 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...POWERFUL WINTER STORM TO BRING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO SOME
AREAS TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY...

.A strong low pressure system will track up the Eastern Seaboard
and bring heavy snow to Maine and New Hampshire Tuesday into 
early Wednesday. Snow will begin Tuesday morning in southern New 
Hampshire and spread northwards into western Maine by noon. Snow 
will become heavy Tuesday afternoon with snowfall rates of one to 
three inches per hour possible and blizzard conditions along the 
coast. The storm will come to an end overnight into early 
Wednesday morning.

MEZ018-019-023-024-NHZ010-012>014-140345-
/O.UPG.KGYX.WS.W.0009.170314T1100Z-170315T0900Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.BZ.W.0002.170314T1100Z-170315T0900Z/
Interior York-Interior Cumberland-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-
Strafford-Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham-
Coastal Rockingham-
Including the cities of Hollis, Alfred, Lebanon, Sanford, 
Goodwins Mills, Buxton, Limington, Berwick, New Gloucester, Gray,
North Windham, Gorham, Bridgton, Biddeford, Saco, 
Old Orchard Beach, Kittery, Portland, Cape Elizabeth, 
South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth, Brunswick, Barrington, 
Rochester, Dover, Rollinsford, Somersworth, Durham, Madbury, 
Manchester, Pelham, Nashua, Salem, Atkinson, Newton, Plaistow, 
Chester, Derry, Hampstead, Exeter, Greenland, Portsmouth, Rye, 
Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton, and Seabrook
344 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a Blizzard
Warning...which is in effect from 7 AM Tuesday to 5 AM EDT
Wednesday. The Winter Storm Warning is no longer in effect.

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 14 to 18 inches.

* TIMING...Snow will begin Tuesday morning. The heaviest snow 
  and most significant impacts are expected Tuesday afternoon 
  into Tuesday night. Snow will taper off early Wednesday.

* Temperatures...In the lower 20s.

* Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow Tuesday and Tuesday night combined with
  gusty winds and blowing snow...will create blizzard conditions
  at times and lead to dangerous travel conditions. Strong wind
  gusts may lead to scattered power outages.

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.

&&

$$

MEZ007>009-012>014-NHZ001>004-140345-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0009.170314T1200Z-170315T2200Z/
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-
Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Northern Coos-
Southern Coos-Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll-
Including the cities of Upton, Wilsons Mills, Andover, Byron, 
Middle Dam, Roxbury, South Arm, Coburn Gore, Davis, Oquossoc, 
Rangeley, Avon, Kingfield, Phillips, New Portland, Brassua, 
Long Pond, Moosehead, Pittston Farm, Seboomook, Bingham, Jackman,
Bethel, Bryant Pond, Hanover, Locke Mills, Milton, Newry, 
Rumford, Norway, Fryeburg, Oxford, Farmington, New Sharon, 
New Vineyard, Temple, Wilton, Chesterville, Jay, Athens, 
Cornville, Skowhegan, Palmyra, Pittsfield, Embden, Madison, 
Errol, Millsfield, Colebrook, Berlin, Dummer, Milan, York Pond, 
Lancaster, Bethlehem, Lincoln, Littleton, Sugar Hill, Thornton, 
Waterville Valley, Woodstock, Jackson, North Conway, Albany, 
Conway, Chatham, and Crawford Notch
344 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO
6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 14 to 18 inches.

* TIMING...Snow will begin Tuesday morning. The heaviest snow 
  and most significant impacts are expected late Tuesday and 
  Tuesday night. Snow will taper off during the day Wednesday.

* Temperatures...10 to 27.

* Winds...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow Tuesday into Wednesday and gusty winds will
  lead to near-blizzard conditions and dangerous travel 
  conditions.

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.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray.

&&

$$

NHZ005>009-011-015-140345-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0009.170314T1100Z-170315T0900Z/
Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll-Sullivan-Merrimack-Belknap-
Cheshire-Western And Central Hillsborough-
Including the cities of Lebanon, Lyme, Ashland, Ellsworth, 
Holderness, Plymouth, Rumney, Wakefield, Bridgewater, Brookfield,
Ossipee, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro, Moultonborough, Claremont, 
Cornish, Unity, Croydon, Goshen, Grantham, Lempster, Newport, 
Charlestown, Boscawen, Canterbury, Concord, Dunbarton, Loudon, 
Hooksett, Laconia, Gilford, Meredith, Gilsum, Keene, Marlow, 
Sullivan, Surry, Jaffrey, Amherst, Milford, Mont Vernon, 
Goffstown, Peterborough, Sharon, Hollis, and Weare
344 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO
5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 14 to 18 inches.

* TIMING...Snow will begin Tuesday morning. The heaviest snow 
  and most significant impacts are expected Tuesday afternoon 
  into Tuesday night. Snow will taper off early Wednesday.

* Temperatures...Around 20.

* Winds...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow Tuesday and Tuesday night combined with 
  gusty winds and blowing snow...will create near-blizzard 
  conditions at times and lead to dangerous travel conditions.

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.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray.

&&

$$

MEZ020>022-140345-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0009.170314T1300Z-170315T1200Z/
Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Waldo-
Including the cities of Greene, Lewiston, Sabattus, Wales, Minot,
Turner, Auburn, Livermore Falls, Augusta, Sidney, Windsor, 
Vassalboro, Waterville, China, Palermo, Brooks, Jackson, Knox, 
Liberty, Montville, Morrill, Waldo, Winterport, and Unity
344 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO
8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 12 to 16 inches.

* TIMING...Snow will begin Tuesday morning. The heaviest snow 
  and most significant impacts are expected Tuesday afternoon 
  into Tuesday night. Snow will taper off Wednesday morning.

* Temperatures...In the lower 20s.

* Winds...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow Tuesday and Tuesday night combined with 
  gusty winds and blowing snow...will create near-blizzard 
  conditions at times and lead to dangerous travel conditions.

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.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray.

&&

$$

MEZ025>028-140345-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0009.170314T1300Z-170315T1200Z/
Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo-
Including the cities of Arrowsic, Bath, Phippsburg, Bowdoinham, 
Topsham, Bowdoin, Whitefield, Dresden, Alna, Bremen, Bristol, 
Damariscotta, Newcastle, Boothbay Harbor, Wiscasset, Waldoboro, 
Owls Head, Rockland, Appleton, Camden, Hope, Rockport, Thomaston,
Belfast, Northport, Searsmont, and Lincolnville
344 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO
8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow, briefly mixing with sleet along the
  coast.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 12 to 16 inches.

* TIMING...Snow will begin Tuesday morning. The heaviest snow 
  and most significant impacts are expected Tuesday afternoon 
  into Tuesday night. Snow will taper off Wednesday morning.

* Temperatures...In the mid 20s.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow Tuesday and Tuesday night combined with 
  gusty winds and blowing snow...will create near-blizzard 
  conditions at times and lead to dangerous travel conditions.

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.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray.

&&

$$
6 follow-up statements
212 
WWUS41 KGYX 140056
WSWGYX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
856 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...POWERFUL WINTER STORM TO BRING BLIZZARD CONDITIONS TO SOME
AREAS TUESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY...

.A strong low pressure system will track up the Eastern Seaboard
and bring heavy snow to Maine and New Hampshire Tuesday into
early Wednesday. Snow will begin Tuesday morning in southern New
Hampshire and spread northwards into western Maine by noon. Snow
will become heavy Tuesday afternoon with snowfall rates of one to
three inches per hour possible and blizzard conditions along the
coast. The storm will come to an end overnight into early
Wednesday morning.

MEZ018-019-023-024-NHZ010-012>014-140900-
/O.CON.KGYX.BZ.W.0002.170314T1100Z-170315T0900Z/
Interior York-Interior Cumberland-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-
Strafford-Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham-
Coastal Rockingham-
Including the cities of Hollis, Alfred, Lebanon, Sanford, 
Goodwins Mills, Buxton, Limington, Berwick, New Gloucester, Gray,
North Windham, Gorham, Bridgton, Biddeford, Saco, 
Old Orchard Beach, Kittery, Portland, Cape Elizabeth, 
South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth, Brunswick, Barrington, 
Rochester, Dover, Rollinsford, Somersworth, Durham, Madbury, 
Manchester, Pelham, Nashua, Salem, Atkinson, Newton, Plaistow, 
Chester, Derry, Hampstead, Exeter, Greenland, Portsmouth, Rye, 
Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton, and Seabrook
856 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM
EDT WEDNESDAY...

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches.

* TIMING...Snow will begin Tuesday morning. The heaviest snow 
  and most significant impacts are expected Tuesday afternoon 
  into Tuesday night. Snow will taper off early Wednesday.

* Temperatures...In the lower 20s.

* Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow Tuesday and Tuesday night combined with 
  gusty winds and blowing snow...will create blizzard conditions 
  at times and lead to dangerous travel conditions. Strong wind 
  gusts may lead to scattered power outages.

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.

&&

$$

MEZ007>009-012>014-NHZ001>004-140900-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0009.170314T1200Z-170315T2200Z/
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-
Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Northern Coos-
Southern Coos-Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll-
Including the cities of Upton, Wilsons Mills, Andover, Byron, 
Middle Dam, Roxbury, South Arm, Coburn Gore, Davis, Oquossoc, 
Rangeley, Avon, Kingfield, Phillips, New Portland, Brassua, 
Long Pond, Moosehead, Pittston Farm, Seboomook, Bingham, Jackman,
Bethel, Bryant Pond, Hanover, Locke Mills, Milton, Newry, 
Rumford, Norway, Fryeburg, Oxford, Farmington, New Sharon, 
New Vineyard, Temple, Wilton, Chesterville, Jay, Athens, 
Cornville, Skowhegan, Palmyra, Pittsfield, Embden, Madison, 
Errol, Millsfield, Colebrook, Berlin, Dummer, Milan, York Pond, 
Lancaster, Bethlehem, Lincoln, Littleton, Sugar Hill, Thornton, 
Waterville Valley, Woodstock, Jackson, North Conway, Albany, 
Conway, Chatham, and Crawford Notch
856 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO
6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 14 to 18 inches.

* TIMING...Snow will begin Tuesday morning. The heaviest snow 
  and most significant impacts are expected late Tuesday and 
  Tuesday night. Snow will taper off during the day Wednesday.

* Temperatures...10 to 27.

* Winds...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow Tuesday into Wednesday and gusty winds 
  will lead to near-blizzard conditions and dangerous travel 
  conditions.

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.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray.

&&

$$

NHZ005>009-011-015-140900-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0009.170314T1100Z-170315T0900Z/
Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll-Sullivan-Merrimack-Belknap-
Cheshire-Western And Central Hillsborough-
Including the cities of Lebanon, Lyme, Ashland, Ellsworth, 
Holderness, Plymouth, Rumney, Wakefield, Bridgewater, Brookfield,
Ossipee, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro, Moultonborough, Claremont, 
Cornish, Unity, Croydon, Goshen, Grantham, Lempster, Newport, 
Charlestown, Boscawen, Canterbury, Concord, Dunbarton, Loudon, 
Hooksett, Laconia, Gilford, Meredith, Gilsum, Keene, Marlow, 
Sullivan, Surry, Jaffrey, Amherst, Milford, Mont Vernon, 
Goffstown, Peterborough, Sharon, Hollis, and Weare
856 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO
5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 14 to 18 inches.

* TIMING...Snow will begin Tuesday morning. The heaviest snow 
  and most significant impacts are expected Tuesday afternoon 
  into Tuesday night. Snow will taper off early Wednesday.

* Temperatures...Around 20.

* Winds...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow Tuesday and Tuesday night combined with 
  gusty winds and blowing snow...will create near-blizzard 
  conditions at times and lead to dangerous travel conditions.

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.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray.

&&

$$

MEZ020>022-140900-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0009.170314T1300Z-170315T1200Z/
Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Waldo-
Including the cities of Greene, Lewiston, Sabattus, Wales, Minot,
Turner, Auburn, Livermore Falls, Augusta, Sidney, Windsor, 
Vassalboro, Waterville, China, Palermo, Brooks, Jackson, Knox, 
Liberty, Montville, Morrill, Waldo, Winterport, and Unity
856 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO
8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 14 to 18 inches.

* TIMING...Snow will begin Tuesday morning. The heaviest snow 
  and most significant impacts are expected Tuesday afternoon 
  into Tuesday night. Snow will taper off Wednesday morning.

* Temperatures...In the lower 20s.

* Winds...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow Tuesday and Tuesday night combined with 
  gusty winds and blowing snow...will create near-blizzard 
  conditions at times and lead to dangerous travel conditions.

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.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray.

&&

$$

MEZ025>028-140900-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0009.170314T1300Z-170315T1200Z/
Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo-
Including the cities of Arrowsic, Bath, Phippsburg, Bowdoinham, 
Topsham, Bowdoin, Whitefield, Dresden, Alna, Bremen, Bristol, 
Damariscotta, Newcastle, Boothbay Harbor, Wiscasset, Waldoboro, 
Owls Head, Rockland, Appleton, Camden, Hope, Rockport, Thomaston,
Belfast, Northport, Searsmont, and Lincolnville
856 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO
8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow, mixing with sleet along the coast.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 12 to 16 inches.

* TIMING...Snow will begin Tuesday morning. The heaviest snow and
  most significant impacts are expected Tuesday afternoon into
  Tuesday night. Some sleet is expected to mix in Tuesday night. Snow
  will taper off Wednesday morning.

* Temperatures...In the mid 20s.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow Tuesday and Tuesday night combined with 
  gusty winds and blowing snow...will create near-blizzard 
  conditions at times and lead to dangerous travel conditions.

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.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray.

&&

$$
122 
WWUS41 KGYX 140727
WSWGYX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
327 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...POWERFUL WINTER STORM TO BRING BLIZZARD or NEAR BLIZZARD  
CONDITIONS TO SOME AREAS TODAY INTO WEDNESDAY...

.A strong low pressure system will track up the Eastern Seaboard
and bring heavy snow to Maine and New Hampshire today into early 
Wednesday. Snow will begin this morning in southern New Hampshire
and quickly spread northward across the remainder of New Hampshire...
as well as western Maine by late morning. Snow will become heavy 
this afternoon with snowfall rates of one to three inches per hour
possible and blizzard conditions along the coast. The snow may mix
with sleet at times late today and early this evening. The storm 
will come to an end overnight into early Wednesday morning.

MEZ018-019-023-024-NHZ010-012>014-141700-
/O.CON.KGYX.BZ.W.0002.170314T1100Z-170315T0900Z/
Interior York-Interior Cumberland-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-
Strafford-Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham-
Coastal Rockingham-
Including the cities of Hollis, Alfred, Lebanon, Sanford, 
Goodwins Mills, Buxton, Limington, Berwick, New Gloucester, Gray,
North Windham, Gorham, Bridgton, Biddeford, Saco, 
Old Orchard Beach, Kittery, Portland, Cape Elizabeth, 
South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth, Brunswick, Barrington, 
Rochester, Dover, Rollinsford, Somersworth, Durham, Madbury, 
Manchester, Pelham, Nashua, Salem, Atkinson, Newton, Plaistow, 
Chester, Derry, Hampstead, Exeter, Greenland, Portsmouth, Rye, 
Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton, and Seabrook
327 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 18 to 24 inches.

* TIMING...Snow will begin this morning. The heaviest snow and
  most significant impacts are expected this afternoon into
  tonight. Snow will taper off early Wednesday.

* Temperatures...In the lower 20s.

* Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow today and tonight combined with gusty winds
  and blowing snow...will create blizzard conditions at times and
  result in dangerous travel conditions. Strong wind gusts may 
  also lead to scattered power outages.

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.

&&

$$

MEZ007>009-012>014-NHZ001>004-141700-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0009.170314T1200Z-170315T2200Z/
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-
Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Northern Coos-
Southern Coos-Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll-
Including the cities of Upton, Wilsons Mills, Andover, Byron, 
Middle Dam, Roxbury, South Arm, Coburn Gore, Davis, Oquossoc, 
Rangeley, Avon, Kingfield, Phillips, New Portland, Brassua, 
Long Pond, Moosehead, Pittston Farm, Seboomook, Bingham, Jackman,
Bethel, Bryant Pond, Hanover, Locke Mills, Milton, Newry, 
Rumford, Norway, Fryeburg, Oxford, Farmington, New Sharon, 
New Vineyard, Temple, Wilton, Chesterville, Jay, Athens, 
Cornville, Skowhegan, Palmyra, Pittsfield, Embden, Madison, 
Errol, Millsfield, Colebrook, Berlin, Dummer, Milan, York Pond, 
Lancaster, Bethlehem, Lincoln, Littleton, Sugar Hill, Thornton, 
Waterville Valley, Woodstock, Jackson, North Conway, Albany, 
Conway, Chatham, and Crawford Notch
327 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING
TO 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 14 to 18 inches.

* TIMING...Snow will begin this morning. The heaviest snow and
  most significant impacts are expected late today and tonight. 
  Snow will taper off during the day Wednesday.

* Temperatures...in the teens and lower 20s.

* Winds...North 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow today into Wednesday and gusty winds will
  lead to near-blizzard conditions at times and dangerous travel.
 
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.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray.

&&

$$

NHZ005>009-011-015-141700-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0009.170314T1100Z-170315T0900Z/
Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll-Sullivan-Merrimack-Belknap-
Cheshire-Western And Central Hillsborough-
Including the cities of Lebanon, Lyme, Ashland, Ellsworth, 
Holderness, Plymouth, Rumney, Wakefield, Bridgewater, Brookfield,
Ossipee, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro, Moultonborough, Claremont, 
Cornish, Unity, Croydon, Goshen, Grantham, Lempster, Newport, 
Charlestown, Boscawen, Canterbury, Concord, Dunbarton, Loudon, 
Hooksett, Laconia, Gilford, Meredith, Gilsum, Keene, Marlow, 
Sullivan, Surry, Jaffrey, Amherst, Milford, Mont Vernon, 
Goffstown, Peterborough, Sharon, Hollis, and Weare
327 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 14 to 18 inches.

* TIMING...Snow will begin this morning. The heaviest snow and
  most significant impacts are expected this afternoon into
  tonight. Snow will taper off early Wednesday.

* Temperatures...Around 20.

* Winds...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow today and tonight combined with gusty winds
  and blowing snow...will create near-blizzard conditions at times
  and lead to dangerous travel.

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.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray.

&&

$$

MEZ020>022-141700-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0009.170314T1300Z-170315T1200Z/
Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Waldo-
Including the cities of Greene, Lewiston, Sabattus, Wales, Minot,
Turner, Auburn, Livermore Falls, Augusta, Sidney, Windsor, 
Vassalboro, Waterville, China, Palermo, Brooks, Jackson, Knox, 
Liberty, Montville, Morrill, Waldo, Winterport, and Unity
327 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 14 to 18 inches.

* TIMING...Snow will begin this morning. The heaviest snow and
  most significant impacts are expected this afternoon into 
  tonight. Snow will taper off Wednesday morning.

* Temperatures...In the lower 20s.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow today tonight combined with gusty winds and
  blowing snow...will create near-blizzard conditions at times and
  lead to dangerous travel.

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.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray.

&&

$$

MEZ025>028-141700-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0009.170314T1300Z-170315T1200Z/
Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo-
Including the cities of Arrowsic, Bath, Phippsburg, Bowdoinham, 
Topsham, Bowdoin, Whitefield, Dresden, Alna, Bremen, Bristol, 
Damariscotta, Newcastle, Boothbay Harbor, Wiscasset, Waldoboro, 
Owls Head, Rockland, Appleton, Camden, Hope, Rockport, Thomaston,
Belfast, Northport, Searsmont, and Lincolnville
327 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING
TO 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow, mixing with sleet along the coast at
  times later today and this evening.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 12 to 16 inches.

* TIMING...Snow will begin this morning. The heaviest snow and
  most significant impacts are expected this afternoon into
  tonight. Some sleet is expected to mix in late today and this
  evening. Snow will taper off Wednesday morning.

* Temperatures...In the mid 20s to lower 30s.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow today and tonight combined with gusty winds
  and blowing snow...will create near-blizzard conditions at times
  and lead to dangerous travel.

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.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray.

&&

$$

Schwibs
219 
WWUS41 KGYX 141554
WSWGYX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED
National Weather Service Gray ME
1154 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...POWERFUL WINTER STORM TO BRING BLIZZARD or NEAR BLIZZARD
CONDITIONS TO SOME AREAS TODAY INTO WEDNESDAY...

.A strong low pressure system is tracking up the Eastern Seaboard. 
Snow will continue this afternoon and intensify through the 
afternoon and evening. Snowfall rates of one to three inches per 
hour are expected. Winds will gust 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 
mph along the coast resulting in blizzard conditions through 
evening. The storm will come to an end overnight into early 
Wednesday morning.

MEZ018-019-023-024-NHZ010-012>014-150000-
/O.CON.KGYX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170315T0900Z/
Interior York-Interior Cumberland-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-
Strafford-Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham-
Coastal Rockingham-
Including the cities of Hollis, Alfred, Lebanon, Sanford, 
Goodwins Mills, Buxton, Limington, Berwick, New Gloucester, Gray,
North Windham, Gorham, Bridgton, Biddeford, Saco, 
Old Orchard Beach, Kittery, Portland, Cape Elizabeth, 
South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth, Brunswick, Barrington, 
Rochester, Dover, Rollinsford, Somersworth, Durham, Madbury, 
Manchester, Pelham, Nashua, Salem, Atkinson, Newton, Plaistow, 
Chester, Derry, Hampstead, Exeter, Greenland, Portsmouth, Rye, 
Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton, and Seabrook
1154 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 15 to 20 inches.

* TIMING...The heaviest snow and most significant impacts are 
  expected this afternoon into tonight. Snow will taper off early 
  Wednesday.

* Temperatures...In the mid 20s to lower 30s.

* Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow this afternoon and tonight combined with 
  gusty winds and blowing snow...will create blizzard conditions 
  at times and result in dangerous travel conditions. Strong wind 
  gusts may also lead to scattered power outages.

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.

&&

$$

MEZ007>009-012>014-NHZ001>004-150000-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170315T2200Z/
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-
Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Northern Coos-
Southern Coos-Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll-
Including the cities of Upton, Wilsons Mills, Andover, Byron, 
Middle Dam, Roxbury, South Arm, Coburn Gore, Davis, Oquossoc, 
Rangeley, Avon, Kingfield, Phillips, New Portland, Brassua, 
Long Pond, Moosehead, Pittston Farm, Seboomook, Bingham, Jackman,
Bethel, Bryant Pond, Hanover, Locke Mills, Milton, Newry, 
Rumford, Norway, Fryeburg, Oxford, Farmington, New Sharon, 
New Vineyard, Temple, Wilton, Chesterville, Jay, Athens, 
Cornville, Skowhegan, Palmyra, Pittsfield, Embden, Madison, 
Errol, Millsfield, Colebrook, Berlin, Dummer, Milan, York Pond, 
Lancaster, Bethlehem, Lincoln, Littleton, Sugar Hill, Thornton, 
Waterville Valley, Woodstock, Jackson, North Conway, Albany, 
Conway, Chatham, and Crawford Notch
1154 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 10 to 20 inches.

* TIMING... The heaviest snow and most significant impacts are 
  expected late today and tonight. Snow will taper off during the 
  day Wednesday.

* Temperatures...In the lower 20s.

* Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow today into Wednesday and gusty winds will 
  lead to near-blizzard conditions at times and dangerous travel.

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.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray.

&&

$$

NHZ005>009-011-015-150000-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170315T0900Z/
Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll-Sullivan-Merrimack-Belknap-
Cheshire-Western And Central Hillsborough-
Including the cities of Lebanon, Lyme, Ashland, Ellsworth, 
Holderness, Plymouth, Rumney, Wakefield, Bridgewater, Brookfield,
Ossipee, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro, Moultonborough, Claremont, 
Cornish, Unity, Croydon, Goshen, Grantham, Lempster, Newport, 
Charlestown, Boscawen, Canterbury, Concord, Dunbarton, Loudon, 
Hooksett, Laconia, Gilford, Meredith, Gilsum, Keene, Marlow, 
Sullivan, Surry, Jaffrey, Amherst, Milford, Mont Vernon, 
Goffstown, Peterborough, Sharon, Hollis, and Weare
1154 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 10 to 20 inches.

* TIMING... The heaviest snow and most significant impacts are 
  expected this afternoon into tonight. Snow will taper off early 
  Wednesday.

* Temperatures...In the mid 20s to lower 30s.

* Winds...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow today and tonight combined with gusty 
  winds and blowing snow...will create near-blizzard conditions 
  at times and lead to dangerous travel.

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.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray.

&&

$$

MEZ020>022-150000-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170315T1200Z/
Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Waldo-
Including the cities of Greene, Lewiston, Sabattus, Wales, Minot,
Turner, Auburn, Livermore Falls, Augusta, Sidney, Windsor, 
Vassalboro, Waterville, China, Palermo, Brooks, Jackson, Knox, 
Liberty, Montville, Morrill, Waldo, Winterport, and Unity
1154 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

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

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 14 to 18 inches.

* TIMING... The heaviest snow and most significant impacts are
  expected this afternoon. 

* Temperatures...In the upper teens to upper 20s.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow today tonight combined with gusty winds 
  and blowing snow...will create near-blizzard conditions at 
  times and lead to dangerous travel.

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.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray.

&&

$$

MEZ025>028-150000-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170315T1200Z/
Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo-
Including the cities of Arrowsic, Bath, Phippsburg, Bowdoinham, 
Topsham, Bowdoin, Whitefield, Dresden, Alna, Bremen, Bristol, 
Damariscotta, Newcastle, Boothbay Harbor, Wiscasset, Waldoboro, 
Owls Head, Rockland, Appleton, Camden, Hope, Rockport, Thomaston,
Belfast, Northport, Searsmont, and Lincolnville
1154 AM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

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

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow, mixing with sleet along the coast 
  at times later today and this evening.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 12 to 16 inches.

* TIMING... The heaviest snow and most significant impacts are
  expected this afternoon into tonight.Snow will switch to sleet
  later tonight and then end Wednesday morning. Snow will taper 
  off Wednesday morning.

* Temperatures...In the upper 20s to lower 30s.

* Winds...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow today and tonight combined with gusty 
  winds and blowing snow...will create near-blizzard conditions 
  at times and lead to dangerous travel.

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.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray.

&&

$$
457 
WWUS41 KGYX 141843
WSWGYX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
243 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...POWERFUL WINTER STORM TO BRING BLIZZARD OR NEAR BLIZZARD 
CONDITIONS THE REGION THROUGH TONIGHT...

.A strong low pressure system is tracking up the Eastern
Seaboard. Periods of heavy snow will continue through this 
evening. Snowfall rates of two to three inches per hour are 
expected. Winds will gust 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph along 
the coast resulting in blizzard conditions through evening. The 
storm will come to an end overnight into early Wednesday morning.

MEZ025>028-150245-
/O.UPG.KGYX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170315T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KGYX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170315T1200Z/
Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo-
Including the cities of Arrowsic, Bath, Phippsburg, Bowdoinham, 
Topsham, Bowdoin, Whitefield, Dresden, Alna, Bremen, Bristol, 
Damariscotta, Newcastle, Boothbay Harbor, Wiscasset, Waldoboro, 
Owls Head, Rockland, Appleton, Camden, Hope, Rockport, Thomaston,
Belfast, Northport, Searsmont, and Lincolnville
243 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a Blizzard
Warning...which is in effect until 8 AM EDT Wednesday. The Winter
Storm Warning is no longer in effect.

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow, mixing with sleet and rain along the
  coast at times later today and this evening.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 12 to 16 inches.

* TIMING...The heaviest snow and most significant impacts are 
  expected this afternoon into tonight. Snow will switch to sleet 
  and rain later tonight and then end Wednesday morning.

* Temperatures...Around 30.

* Winds...Northeast 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow today and tonight combined with gusty winds
  and blowing snow...will create blizzard conditions at times and
  lead to dangerous travel.

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.

&&

$$

MEZ020>022-150245-
/O.UPG.KGYX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170315T1200Z/
/O.EXB.KGYX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170315T1200Z/
Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Waldo-
Including the cities of Greene, Lewiston, Sabattus, Wales, Minot,
Turner, Auburn, Livermore Falls, Augusta, Sidney, Windsor, 
Vassalboro, Waterville, China, Palermo, Brooks, Jackson, Knox, 
Liberty, Montville, Morrill, Waldo, Winterport, and Unity
243 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

The National Weather Service in Gray has issued a Blizzard
Warning...which is in effect until 8 AM EDT Wednesday. The Winter
Storm Warning is no longer in effect.

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 14 to 18 inches.

* TIMING... The heaviest snow and most significant impacts are 
  expected this afternoon.

* Temperatures...In the upper 20s.

* Winds...Northeast 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow today and tonight combined with gusty winds
  and blowing snow...will create blizzard conditions at times and
  lead to dangerous travel.

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.

&&

$$

MEZ018-019-023-024-NHZ010-012>014-150245-
/O.CON.KGYX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170315T0900Z/
Interior York-Interior Cumberland-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-
Strafford-Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham-
Coastal Rockingham-
Including the cities of Hollis, Alfred, Lebanon, Sanford, 
Goodwins Mills, Buxton, Limington, Berwick, New Gloucester, Gray,
North Windham, Gorham, Bridgton, Biddeford, Saco, 
Old Orchard Beach, Kittery, Portland, Cape Elizabeth, 
South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth, Brunswick, Barrington, 
Rochester, Dover, Rollinsford, Somersworth, Durham, Madbury, 
Manchester, Pelham, Nashua, Salem, Atkinson, Newton, Plaistow, 
Chester, Derry, Hampstead, Exeter, Greenland, Portsmouth, Rye, 
Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton, and Seabrook
243 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 14 to 18 inches.

* TIMING...The heaviest snow and most significant impacts are 
  expected this afternoon into tonight. Snow will taper off 
  early Wednesday.

* Temperatures...In the upper 20s.

* Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow this afternoon and tonight combined with 
  gusty winds and blowing snow...will create blizzard conditions 
  at times and result in dangerous travel conditions. Strong 
  wind gusts may also lead to scattered power outages.

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.

&&

$$

MEZ007>009-012>014-NHZ001>004-150245-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170315T2200Z/
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-
Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Northern Coos-
Southern Coos-Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll-
Including the cities of Upton, Wilsons Mills, Andover, Byron, 
Middle Dam, Roxbury, South Arm, Coburn Gore, Davis, Oquossoc, 
Rangeley, Avon, Kingfield, Phillips, New Portland, Brassua, 
Long Pond, Moosehead, Pittston Farm, Seboomook, Bingham, Jackman,
Bethel, Bryant Pond, Hanover, Locke Mills, Milton, Newry, 
Rumford, Norway, Fryeburg, Oxford, Farmington, New Sharon, 
New Vineyard, Temple, Wilton, Chesterville, Jay, Athens, 
Cornville, Skowhegan, Palmyra, Pittsfield, Embden, Madison, 
Errol, Millsfield, Colebrook, Berlin, Dummer, Milan, York Pond, 
Lancaster, Bethlehem, Lincoln, Littleton, Sugar Hill, Thornton, 
Waterville Valley, Woodstock, Jackson, North Conway, Albany, 
Conway, Chatham, and Crawford Notch
243 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 10 to 20 inches.

* TIMING... The heaviest snow and most significant impacts are 
  expected late today and tonight. Snow will taper off during 
  the day Wednesday.

* Temperatures...In the lower 20s.

* Winds...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow today into Wednesday and gusty winds will
  lead to near blizzard conditions at times and dangerous travel.

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.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray.

&&

$$

NHZ005>009-011-015-150245-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170315T0900Z/
Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll-Sullivan-Merrimack-Belknap-
Cheshire-Western And Central Hillsborough-
Including the cities of Lebanon, Lyme, Ashland, Ellsworth, 
Holderness, Plymouth, Rumney, Wakefield, Bridgewater, Brookfield,
Ossipee, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro, Moultonborough, Claremont, 
Cornish, Unity, Croydon, Goshen, Grantham, Lempster, Newport, 
Charlestown, Boscawen, Canterbury, Concord, Dunbarton, Loudon, 
Hooksett, Laconia, Gilford, Meredith, Gilsum, Keene, Marlow, 
Sullivan, Surry, Jaffrey, Amherst, Milford, Mont Vernon, 
Goffstown, Peterborough, Sharon, Hollis, and Weare
243 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 14 to 18 inches.

* TIMING...The heaviest snow and most significant impacts are 
  expected this afternoon into tonight. Snow will taper off early 
  Wednesday.

* Temperatures...In the lower 20s.

* Winds...North 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow today and tonight combined with gusty winds
  and blowing snow...will create near blizzard conditions at 
  times and lead to dangerous travel.

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.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray.

&&

$$
590 
WWUS41 KGYX 150011
WSWGYX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
811 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...POWERFUL WINTER STORM TO BRING BLIZZARD OR NEAR BLIZZARD
CONDITIONS THE REGION THROUGH TONIGHT...

.A strong low pressure system is tracking up the Eastern
Seaboard. Periods of heavy snow will continue through this
evening. Snowfall rates of two to three inches per hour are
expected. Winds will gust 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50 mph along
the coast resulting in blizzard conditions through midnight. The 
storm will come to an end overnight into early Wednesday morning.

MEZ018-019-023-024-NHZ010-012>014-150815-
/O.CON.KGYX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170315T0900Z/
Interior York-Interior Cumberland-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-
Strafford-Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham-
Coastal Rockingham-
Including the cities of Hollis, Alfred, Lebanon, Sanford, 
Goodwins Mills, Buxton, Limington, Berwick, New Gloucester, Gray,
North Windham, Gorham, Bridgton, Biddeford, Saco, 
Old Orchard Beach, Kittery, Portland, Cape Elizabeth, 
South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth, Brunswick, Barrington, 
Rochester, Dover, Rollinsford, Somersworth, Durham, Madbury, 
Manchester, Pelham, Nashua, Salem, Atkinson, Newton, Plaistow, 
Chester, Derry, Hampstead, Exeter, Greenland, Portsmouth, Rye, 
Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton, and Seabrook
811 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 14 to 18 inches.

* TIMING...The heaviest snow and most significant impacts are 
  expected this afternoon into tonight. Snow will taper off 
  early Wednesday.

* Temperatures...In the mid 20s.

* Winds...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Visibilities...one quarter to one half mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow this afternoon and tonight combined with 
  gusty winds and blowing snow...will create blizzard conditions 
  at times and result in dangerous travel conditions. Strong 
  wind gusts may also lead to scattered power outages.

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.

&&

$$

MEZ020>022-150815-
/O.CON.KGYX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170315T1200Z/
Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Waldo-
Including the cities of Greene, Lewiston, Sabattus, Wales, Minot,
Turner, Auburn, Livermore Falls, Augusta, Sidney, Windsor, 
Vassalboro, Waterville, China, Palermo, Brooks, Jackson, Knox, 
Liberty, Montville, Morrill, Waldo, Winterport, and Unity
811 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 14 to 18 inches.

* TIMING... The heaviest snow and most significant impacts are
  expected this evening.

* Temperatures...In the upper 20s.

* Winds...North 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow today and tonight combined with gusty 
  winds and blowing snow...will create blizzard conditions at 
  times and lead to dangerous travel.

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.

&&

$$

MEZ025>028-150815-
/O.CON.KGYX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170315T1200Z/
Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-Coastal Waldo-
Including the cities of Arrowsic, Bath, Phippsburg, Bowdoinham, 
Topsham, Bowdoin, Whitefield, Dresden, Alna, Bremen, Bristol, 
Damariscotta, Newcastle, Boothbay Harbor, Wiscasset, Waldoboro, 
Owls Head, Rockland, Appleton, Camden, Hope, Rockport, Thomaston,
Belfast, Northport, Searsmont, and Lincolnville
811 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow, mixing with sleet and rain along 
  the coast at times later today and this evening.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 12 to 16 inches.

* TIMING...The heaviest snow and most significant impacts are 
  expected this afternoon into tonight. Snow will switch to 
  sleet and rain later tonight and then end Wednesday morning.

* Temperatures...Around 30.

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

* Visibilities...one quarter to one half mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow today and tonight combined with gusty 
  winds and blowing snow...will create blizzard conditions at 
  times and lead to dangerous travel.

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.

&&

$$

MEZ007>009-012>014-NHZ001>004-150815-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170315T2200Z/
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-
Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Northern Coos-
Southern Coos-Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll-
Including the cities of Upton, Wilsons Mills, Andover, Byron, 
Middle Dam, Roxbury, South Arm, Coburn Gore, Davis, Oquossoc, 
Rangeley, Avon, Kingfield, Phillips, New Portland, Brassua, 
Long Pond, Moosehead, Pittston Farm, Seboomook, Bingham, Jackman,
Bethel, Bryant Pond, Hanover, Locke Mills, Milton, Newry, 
Rumford, Norway, Fryeburg, Oxford, Farmington, New Sharon, 
New Vineyard, Temple, Wilton, Chesterville, Jay, Athens, 
Cornville, Skowhegan, Palmyra, Pittsfield, Embden, Madison, 
Errol, Millsfield, Colebrook, Berlin, Dummer, Milan, York Pond, 
Lancaster, Bethlehem, Lincoln, Littleton, Sugar Hill, Thornton, 
Waterville Valley, Woodstock, Jackson, North Conway, Albany, 
Conway, Chatham, and Crawford Notch
811 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 14 to 18 inches.

* TIMING... The heaviest snow and most significant impacts are 
  expected late today and tonight. Snow will taper off during 
  the day Wednesday.

* Temperatures...In the lower 20s.

* Winds...Northwest 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow today into Wednesday and gusty winds will 
  lead to near blizzard conditions at times and dangerous travel.

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.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray.

&&

$$

NHZ005>009-011-015-150815-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170315T0900Z/
Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll-Sullivan-Merrimack-Belknap-
Cheshire-Western And Central Hillsborough-
Including the cities of Lebanon, Lyme, Ashland, Ellsworth, 
Holderness, Plymouth, Rumney, Wakefield, Bridgewater, Brookfield,
Ossipee, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro, Moultonborough, Claremont, 
Cornish, Unity, Croydon, Goshen, Grantham, Lempster, Newport, 
Charlestown, Boscawen, Canterbury, Concord, Dunbarton, Loudon, 
Hooksett, Laconia, Gilford, Meredith, Gilsum, Keene, Marlow, 
Sullivan, Surry, Jaffrey, Amherst, Milford, Mont Vernon, 
Goffstown, Peterborough, Sharon, Hollis, and Weare
811 PM EDT Tue Mar 14 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

* HAZARD TYPES...Heavy snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 14 to 18 inches.

* TIMING...The heaviest snow will come to an end early evening but
  light snow will continue overnight. Snow will taper off early 
  Wednesday.

* Temperatures...In the lower 20s.

* Winds...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* Visibilities...one quarter to one half mile at times.

* IMPACTS...Heavy snow today and tonight combined with gusty 
  winds and blowing snow...will create near blizzard conditions 
  at times and lead to dangerous travel.

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.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray.

&&

$$
005 
WWUS41 KGYX 150723
WSWGYX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
323 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNINGS CONTINUE FOR THE MOUNTAINS OF MAINE AND
NEW HAMPSHIRE TODAY...

.Low pressure will lift into northern Maine this morning and will
generally remain stationary there through the day. Snow has 
tapered to scattered snow showers across southern New Hampshire 
and southern Maine and little additional accumulation is expected.
Winter Storm Warnings continue through this afternoon in the 
mountains of Maine and New Hampshire where an additional 1 to 3 
inches can be expected.


MEZ018-019-023-024-NHZ010-012>014-150830-
/O.CAN.KGYX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170315T0900Z/
Interior York-Interior Cumberland-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-
Strafford-Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham-
Coastal Rockingham-
Including the cities of Hollis, Alfred, Lebanon, Sanford, 
Goodwins Mills, Buxton, Limington, Berwick, New Gloucester, Gray,
North Windham, Gorham, Bridgton, Biddeford, Saco, 
Old Orchard Beach, Kittery, Portland, Cape Elizabeth, 
South Portland, Westbrook, Yarmouth, Brunswick, Barrington, 
Rochester, Dover, Rollinsford, Somersworth, Durham, Madbury, 
Manchester, Pelham, Nashua, Salem, Atkinson, Newton, Plaistow, 
Chester, Derry, Hampstead, Exeter, Greenland, Portsmouth, Rye, 
Hampton, Hampton Falls, North Hampton, and Seabrook
323 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

Low pressure has lifted into northern Maine early this morning and
only occasional snow showers are expected through daybreak.

$$

MEZ020>022-025>028-150830-
/O.CAN.KGYX.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-170315T1200Z/
Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Waldo-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-
Coastal Waldo-
Including the cities of 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, Arrowsic, 
Bath, Phippsburg, Bowdoinham, Topsham, Bowdoin, Whitefield, 
Dresden, Alna, Bremen, Bristol, Damariscotta, Newcastle, 
Boothbay Harbor, Wiscasset, Waldoboro, Owls Head, Rockland, 
Appleton, Camden, Hope, Rockport, Thomaston, Belfast, Northport, 
Searsmont, and Lincolnville
323 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED...

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

Low pressure has lifted into northern Maine early this morning and
only occasional snow showers are expected through daybreak.

$$

MEZ012>014-NHZ004-150830-
/O.CAN.KGYX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170315T2200Z/
Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-
Northern Carroll-
Including the cities of Bethel, Bryant Pond, Hanover, 
Locke Mills, Milton, Newry, Rumford, Norway, Fryeburg, Oxford, 
Farmington, New Sharon, New Vineyard, Temple, Wilton, 
Chesterville, Jay, Athens, Cornville, Skowhegan, Palmyra, 
Pittsfield, Embden, Madison, Jackson, North Conway, Albany, 
Conway, Chatham, and Crawford Notch
323 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Gray has cancelled the Winter
Storm Warning.

Low pressure has lifted into northern Maine early this morning and
only occasional snow showers are expected through daybreak.

$$

NHZ005>009-011-015-150830-
/O.CAN.KGYX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170315T0900Z/
Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll-Sullivan-Merrimack-Belknap-
Cheshire-Western And Central Hillsborough-
Including the cities of Lebanon, Lyme, Ashland, Ellsworth, 
Holderness, Plymouth, Rumney, Wakefield, Bridgewater, Brookfield,
Ossipee, Tuftonboro, Wolfeboro, Moultonborough, Claremont, 
Cornish, Unity, Croydon, Goshen, Grantham, Lempster, Newport, 
Charlestown, Boscawen, Canterbury, Concord, Dunbarton, Loudon, 
Hooksett, Laconia, Gilford, Meredith, Gilsum, Keene, Marlow, 
Sullivan, Surry, Jaffrey, Amherst, Milford, Mont Vernon, 
Goffstown, Peterborough, Sharon, Hollis, and Weare
323 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The National Weather Service in Gray has cancelled the Winter
Storm Warning.

Low pressure has lifted into northern Maine early this morning and
only occasional snow showers are expected through daybreak.

$$

MEZ007>009-NHZ001>003-151530-
/O.EXT.KGYX.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-170315T2000Z/
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Northern Coos-
Southern Coos-Northern Grafton-
Including the cities of Upton, Wilsons Mills, Andover, Byron, 
Middle Dam, Roxbury, South Arm, Coburn Gore, Davis, Oquossoc, 
Rangeley, Avon, Kingfield, Phillips, New Portland, Brassua, 
Long Pond, Moosehead, Pittston Farm, Seboomook, Bingham, Jackman,
Errol, Millsfield, Colebrook, Berlin, Dummer, Milan, York Pond, 
Lancaster, Bethlehem, Lincoln, Littleton, Sugar Hill, Thornton, 
Waterville Valley, and Woodstock
323 AM EDT Wed Mar 15 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EDT THIS
AFTERNOON...

* HAZARD TYPES...snow.

* Accumulations...Snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches.

* TIMING... The heaviest snow and most significant impacts are
  expected this morning. Snow will taper off during this 
  afternoon.

* Temperatures...In the mid 20s.

* Winds...Northwest 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.

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

* IMPACTS...snow and gusty winds will lead to low visibility at 
  times and dangerous travel.

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.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray.

&&

$$

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this blizzard warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Gray, ME wrote its last area forecast discussion before this blizzard warning went out at Mar 13, 9:30 AM EDT, 6 hours 14 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Mar 13, 9:30 AM EDT, 6 hours 14 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Gray ME
930 AM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

.SYNOPSIS...
A strong low will track up the eastern seaboard bringing widespread
snow to the area Tuesday and Tuesday night. Late Tuesday into Tuesday
evening we'll see gusty winds and blowing snow near the coast, with
near blizzard conditions possible at times, before the storm winds
down overnight Tuesday. The mountains however will see some light
snow linger into the early afternoon on Wednesday. Northwesterly
flow and upslope snow showers will then continue through Thursday.
High pressure will build into the region and temperatures will
rebound to start the upcoming weekend.

&&

.NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/...
9am update... Quick update to today's conditions. Skies remain
clear across the entire forecast area with just a few cirrus
approaching from western New York. Sunny skies have mixed down a
few gusts to the 20mph range in southern NH. No changes to the
Tuesday/Wednesday forecast with this update. Will be waiting to
get a look at the newest data before any changes this afternoon.

Prev Disc...
Quiet through today with diminishing winds as a surface ridge
briefly builds across the forecast area. It'll be another cold
day with temperatures running a good ten to fifteen degrees
below average.

&&

.SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/...
...Major storm likely Tuesday into Wednesday...

Quiet for much of tonight as we await the arrival of snow with
the developing coastal low to our south. The column is sufficiently
cold enough to support snow for the onset of this event and through
the duration of the event. Some warmer air may work into our coastal
waters as the low goes by offshore late Tuesday and Tuesday night
with snow changing to rain for a time. There remains the possibility
that the coastal front will bring low level warm air into portions
of the immediate mid coast Tuesday evening. However...any change
to rain should be brief if it did occur along the immediate
coast. The models are now in excellent agreement with regards to
the intensifying surface low passing inside the 40N/70w ocean
benchmark with is a favored track for heavy snowfall events in
our forecast area. The deterministic model QPF still shows some
differences and a blend of the available short term model QPF
yields a pretty uniform 12 to 18 inch snowfall event for the
area. Snow will quickly breakout across the region from south to
north Tuesday morning then becoming heavy at times during the
afternoon and evening. Increasing North to Northeast winds
will gust over 30 mph during the late afternoon and early
evening along the coastal plain and combined with falling snow
may produce near blizzard conditions at times. The snow will
taper off after midnight over southern New Hampshire and
southwest Maine...and towards dawn over central and mid coast
Maine zones. However...the higher terrain should see
accumulating snows linger into the day on Wednesday before
tapering to a few upslope snow showers during the afternoon as
the ocean storm exits into the maritimes. Winter Storm Watches
have been converted into Winter Storm Warnings across the entire
forecast area with the new public package issuance this morning.

&&

.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Deep cyclonic flow will persist across the region Wednesday and
Wednesday night as the surface low weakens over the maritimes.
Looking for mostly cloudy skies through the period along with
gusty northerly winds. Along with the clouds...occasional snow
showers can be expected with some light accumulations possible mainly
in the mountains. Highs on Wednesday will range through the 20s
north and upper 20s to lower 30s south. Lows Wednesday night
will range from 5 to 15 north and in the mid to upper teens
south.

Cyclonic flow will continue on Thursday keeping skies mostly
cloudy for another day. Expect any snow shower activity to be
mainly confined to the mountains. Brisk northwest winds will
finally diminish somewhat in the afternoon. Highs will generally
range through the 20s.

Variable cloudiness will persist across the region Thursday
night as high pressure builds in from the west. Will see
overnight lows well below normal with temps bottoming out in the
single numbers across much of the region.

Clouds will gradually diminish on Friday as high pressure
continues to build in from the west. Highs will range from the
mid 20s to lower 30s.

High pressure will crest over the region Friday night producing
mostly clear skies and light winds. Good radiational cooling will
again result in below normal lows with most areas ranging through
the teens.

Surface high will shift offshore on Saturday as next shortwave
digs into the northeast. Expect the majority of the day to be
mostly sunny with high clouds on the increase in the afternoon
as a cold front approaches from the west. Highs on Saturday will
range from the mid 30s to near 40.

Moisture starved cold front will gradually approach from the west
Saturday night and will slowly push east through the region on
Sunday. Net affect will be mostly cloudy skies with a few widely
scattered snow showers. High will range from the mid 30s to lower
40s.

&&

.AVIATION /14Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Short Term /through Tuesday night/...VFR conditions prevail
thru 10z Tue. LIFR conditions quickly move in Tue morning from
S to N...and continue into Tue night in snow and blowing snow.
IFR conditions linger through Tue night in -sn. Coastal terminals
will see surface wind gusts up to 35 kt Tue evening.

Long Term...VFR with areas of MVFR ceilings/vsby in snow showers
Wednesday and Wednesday night. VFR Thursday through Friday.

&&

.MARINE...
Short Term /through Tuesday night/...SCA conditions and
moderate freezing spray continue on the water thru early morning.
a surface ridge will allow winds and seas to diminish today. The
approaching coastal storm will likely bring a period of storm
force winds late Tuesday and tuesday evening with Gales in the
bays.

Long Term...SCA's to minimal gales possible Wednesday through
Thursday.

&&

.TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
A strong coastal storm will move through Tuesday into Wednesday.
Onshore flow will peak Tuesday ahead of the system giving a 1-
1.5ft storm surge. Astronomical tides are fairly low...so despite
10 to 15 foot near shore waves do not anticipate any major coastal
flooding concerns. We will continue to monitor for the potential
of minor splashover and erosion along the NH and southern Maine
coast during this event.

&&

.GYX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...Winter Storm Warning from 7 AM Tuesday to 5 AM EDT Wednesday
     for MEZ018-019-023-024.
     Winter Storm Warning from 8 AM Tuesday to 6 PM EDT Wednesday
     for MEZ007>009-012>014.
     Winter Storm Warning from 9 AM Tuesday to 8 AM EDT Wednesday
     for MEZ020>022-025>028.
NH...Winter Storm Warning from 7 AM Tuesday to 5 AM EDT Wednesday
     for NHZ005>015.
     Winter Storm Warning from 8 AM Tuesday to 6 PM EDT Wednesday
     for NHZ001>004.
MARINE...Gale Warning from 11 AM Tuesday to 2 AM EDT Wednesday for
     ANZ151-153.
     Storm Warning from 11 AM Tuesday to 2 AM EDT Wednesday for
     ANZ150-152-154.

&&

SYNOPSIS...
NEAR TERM...Curtis
SHORT TERM...
LONG TERM...
AVIATION...Curtis
MARINE...Curtis
TIDES/COASTAL FLOODING...
Hazardous weather outlook, Mar 13, 3:42 PM EDT, 2 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Gray ME
342 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

MEZ018-019-023-024-NHZ010-012>014-141000-
Interior York-Interior Cumberland-Coastal York-Coastal Cumberland-
Strafford-Eastern Hillsborough-Interior Rockingham-
Coastal Rockingham-
342 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Blizzard Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activations is requested for Tuesday.  Weather spotters are
encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to
Standard Operating Procedures.

NHZ005>009-011-015-141000-
Southern Grafton-Southern Carroll-Sullivan-Merrimack-Belknap-
Cheshire-Western And Central Hillsborough-
342 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM TUESDAY TO 5 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activations is requested for Tuesday.  Weather spotters are
encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to
Standard Operating Procedures.

MEZ007>009-012>014-NHZ001>004-141000-
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Southern Oxford-
Southern Franklin-Southern Somerset-Northern Coos-Southern Coos-
Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll-
342 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM TUESDAY TO 6 PM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Maine, west
central Maine, western Maine and northern New Hampshire.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activations is requested for Tuesday.  Weather spotters are
encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to
Standard Operating Procedures.

MEZ020>022-025>028-141000-
Androscoggin-Kennebec-Interior Waldo-Sagadahoc-Lincoln-Knox-
Coastal Waldo-
342 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM TUESDAY TO 8 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for south central Maine and
southwest Maine.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Winter Storm Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activations is requested for Tuesday.  Weather spotters are
encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to
Standard Operating Procedures.

ANZ150-152-154-141000-
Coastal Waters from Stonington, ME to Port Clyde, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Port Clyde, ME to Cape Elizabeth, ME out 25 NM-
Coastal Waters from Cape Elizabeth, ME to Merrimack River, MA out
25 NM-
342 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 2 AM EDT
WEDNESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Storm Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activations is requested for Tuesday.  Weather spotters are
encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to
Standard Operating Procedures.

ANZ151-153-141000-
Penobscot Bay-Casco Bay-
342 PM EDT Mon Mar 13 2017

...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 2 AM EDT WEDNESDAY...

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic coastal waters.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.

   Gale Warning.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 13, 3:58 AM EDTWinter Storm WarningGYXBelknap, Carroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Hillsborough and 4 more55 hr
Mar 13, 3:38 AM EDTGale WarningGYX35 hr
Mar 13, 3:38 AM EDTStorm WarningGYX44 hr

Nearby

Blizzard Warnings in Maine, 2017Blizzard Warnings in New Hampshire, 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.