Alert archive / Maine / Blizzard Warnings in 2018
Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Caribou, ME
NWS Caribou, ME issued this blizzard warning at Mar 13, 2018, 8:20 AM EDT for Hancock County, Washington County, Maine. It took effect at Mar 13, 2018, 11:00 AM EDT. It was in force for 13 hr. 39 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, 2018, 8:20 AM EDT (12:20 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 13, 2018, 11:00 AM EDT
- Expired
- Mar 14, 2018, 12:01 AM EDT
- In force
- 13 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Caribou, ME
Counties Hancock County, ME, Washington County, ME
The radar
The Caribou radar (KCBW), 142 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 12:20 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
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 12:32 PM EDT | SNOW 1.5 | 1 Nne Seawall, ME | |
| Mar 13, 12:40 PM EDT | SNOW 1.5 | Brooklin, ME | |
| Mar 13, 1:55 PM EDT | SNOW 5.2 | 2 E Sedgwick, ME | |
| Mar 13, 2:03 PM EDT | SNOW 2.5 | 4 E East Machias, ME | |
| Mar 13, 2:15 PM EDT | SNOW 2 | Machias, ME | WASHINGTON RCC |
| Mar 13, 2:45 PM EDT | SNOW 4 | 1 Sw East Machias, ME | AMOUNT IN JUST 3 HOURS |
| Mar 13, 3:15 PM EDT | SNOW 5.7 | East Surry, ME | 2IN PER HOUR |
| Mar 13, 3:20 PM EDT | SNOW 5 | 1 W Roque Bluffs, ME | SNOW BEGAN 12PM |
| Mar 13, 3:20 PM EDT | SNOW 5 | Penobscot, ME | |
| Mar 13, 3:43 PM EDT | SNOW 5 | 4 E East Machias, ME | |
| Mar 13, 3:45 PM EDT | SNOW 6.7 | 1 Nne Seawall, ME | 3.7IN IN LAST 1.75HRS |
| Mar 13, 4:00 PM EDT | SNOW 9 | 2 Nnw Millbridge, ME | |
| Mar 13, 4:15 PM EDT | SNOW 10 | Prospect Harbor, ME | |
| Mar 13, 4:30 PM EDT | SNOW 8 | 3 Nw Hancock, ME | |
| Mar 13, 4:30 PM EDT | SNOW 9 | 2 N Somesville, ME | |
| Mar 13, 4:30 PM EDT | SNOW 12 | Deer Isle, ME | |
| Mar 13, 5:08 PM EDT | SNOW 8 | 1 Sw East Machias, ME | |
| Mar 13, 5:20 PM EDT | SNOW 6 | Dedham, ME | |
| Mar 13, 5:25 PM EDT | SNOW 4 | Calais, ME | |
| Mar 13, 5:30 PM EDT | SNOW 8 | Trenton, ME | |
| Mar 13, 5:30 PM EDT | SNOW 15 | 3 Ne Swans Island, ME | |
| Mar 13, 5:55 PM EDT | SNOW 9 | 1 W Roque Bluffs, ME | |
| Mar 13, 6:00 PM EDT | SNOW 8.5 | 1 Nne Seawall, ME | TEMP 32F |
| Mar 13, 6:15 PM EDT | SNOW 8 | 1 Se Ellsworth, ME | |
| Mar 13, 6:15 PM EDT | SNOW 8 | 5 Nne Alexander, ME | |
| Mar 13, 6:15 PM EDT | SNOW 8 | Penobscot, ME | |
| Mar 13, 6:28 PM EDT | SNOW 7.5 | Eastport, ME | WET SNOW |
| Mar 13, 6:50 PM EDT | SNOW 9.9 | 2 E Sedgwick, ME | |
| Mar 13, 7:14 PM EDT | SNOW 10.5 | 2 Wsw Addison, ME | |
| Mar 13, 7:20 PM EDT | SNOW 12 | East Surry, ME | WIND GUST TO 33 MPH |
| Mar 13, 7:27 PM EDT | SNOW 8.5 | Pembroke, ME | MIXING WITH RAIN |
| Mar 13, 7:30 PM EDT | SNOW 7.5 | 4 E East Machias, ME | HEAVY WET SNOW |
| Mar 13, 7:30 PM EDT | SNOW 14 | 1 Sw Jonesboro, ME | HEAVY WET SNOW |
| Mar 13, 8:00 PM EDT | SNOW 12 | Prospect Harbor, ME | |
| Mar 13, 8:02 PM EDT | SNOW 11 | 4 Nw Ellsworth, ME | |
| Mar 13, 8:02 PM EDT | SNOW 12 | Columbia, ME | |
| Mar 13, 9:00 PM EDT | SNOW 8.5 | 4 E East Machias, ME | |
| Mar 13, 9:00 PM EDT | SNOW 10.2 | 1 Nne Seawall, ME | SNOW MUCH LIGHTER THAN EARLIER |
| Mar 13, 9:30 PM EDT | SNOW 9.3 | 3 Se Brooklin, 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, 0.3 hours before the alert went out and 205 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.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 581 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 43 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 190 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 410 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
101 WWUS41 KCAR 131220 WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 820 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...Another noreaster expected today through Wednesday... .Low pressure is rapidly developing off of the mid-Atlantic coast this morning. This storm will head northeast during the day today and spread snow through the entire area. Snow will develop across Downeast areas this morning and spread into northern areas by late afternoon. Snow will be locally heavy at times over Downeast in the afternoon and into the evening hours, with Blizzard conditions expected along the Downeast coast. The storm will cross Nova Scotia late tonight but continue to plague the area with snow through Wednesday night. MEZ029-030-132030- /O.UPG.KCAR.WS.W.0009.180313T1500Z-180314T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KCAR.BZ.W.0002.180313T1500Z-180314T1200Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 820 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 16 inches are expected. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the evening commute. Power outages are possible. 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. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ011-015>017-031-032-132030- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0009.180313T1500Z-180314T1800Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 820 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 13 to 17 inches are expected. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock, Central Washington, Southern Piscataquis and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ003>006-010-132030- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0009.180313T1600Z-180315T0000Z/ Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot- Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 820 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches, with localized amounts up to 22 inches in the Baxter State Park region expected. * WHERE...Northern Somerset, Northern Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ001-002-132030- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0009.180313T2200Z-180315T0600Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, and Mars Hill 820 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 13 inches are expected. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook and Northeast Aroostook Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible, including during the evening commute on Wednesday. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ Duda/Nouhan
5 follow-up statements
408 WWUS41 KCAR 131242 CCA WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Caribou ME 842 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...Another noreaster expected today through Wednesday... .Low pressure is rapidly developing off of the mid-Atlantic coast this morning. This storm will head northeast during the day today and spread snow through the entire area. Snow will develop across Downeast areas this morning and spread into northern areas by late afternoon. Snow will be locally heavy at times over Downeast in the afternoon and into the evening hours, with Blizzard conditions expected along the Downeast coast. The storm will cross Nova Scotia late tonight but continue to plague the area with snow through Wednesday night. MEZ029-030-132030- /O.UPG.KCAR.WS.W.0009.180313T1500Z-180314T1800Z/ /O.COR.KCAR.BZ.W.0002.180313T1500Z-180314T1200Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 842 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 16 inches are expected. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday...but the best potential of blizzard conditions will be from mid afternoon through evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the evening commute. Power outages are possible. 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. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ011-015>017-031-032-132030- /O.COR.KCAR.WS.W.0009.180313T1500Z-180314T1800Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 842 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 13 to 17 inches are expected. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock, Central Washington, Southern Piscataquis and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Wednesday. Heaviest snow rates will be in the afternoon and tonight, with blowing snow becoming more prevalent from late afternoon into the evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ003>006-010-132030- /O.COR.KCAR.WS.W.0009.180313T1600Z-180315T0000Z/ Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot- Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 842 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches, with localized amounts up to 22 inches in the Baxter State Park region expected. * WHERE...Northern Somerset, Northern Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...From noon today to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. Heaviest snow rates will be tonight into Wednesday morning. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ001-002-132030- /O.COR.KCAR.WS.W.0009.180313T2200Z-180315T0600Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, and Mars Hill 842 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 13 inches are expected. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook and Northeast Aroostook Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Thursday. Heaviest snow rates will be late tonight through Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible, including during the evening commute on Wednesday. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ Duda/Nouhan
103 WWUS41 KCAR 131533 WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1133 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...Another noreaster expected today through Wednesday... .Low pressure will continue to intensify as it moves northeast toward western Nova Scotia by early this evening. Snow is beginning to overspread down east Maine as of midday and will continue to spread north across the remainder of the area later this afternoon. Snow will be locally heavy at times over Downeast this afternoon and into the evening hours, with Blizzard conditions expected along the Downeast coast. The storm will cross Nova Scotia late tonight but continue to plague the area with snow through Wednesday night. MEZ003>006-010-132345- /O.EXT.KCAR.WS.W.0009.180313T1900Z-180315T0000Z/ Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot- Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 1133 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 16 inches expected, with localized amounts up to 21 inches in the Baxter State Park region. * WHERE...Northern Somerset, Northern Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 8 PM EDT Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ029-030-132345- /O.CON.KCAR.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180314T1200Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 1133 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Snow accumulations of 12 to 16 inches are expected. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the evening commute. Power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ011-015>017-031-032-132345- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180314T1800Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 1133 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 13 to 17 inches are expected. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock, Central Washington, Southern Piscataquis and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 2 PM EDT Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ001-002-132345- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0009.180313T2200Z-180315T0600Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, and Mars Hill 1133 AM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 2 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 13 inches are expected. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook and Northeast Aroostook Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 2 AM EDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible, including during the evening commute on Wednesday. Be prepared for significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ Duda
572 WWUS41 KCAR 131921 WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 321 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...Another noreaster expected today through Wednesday... .Low pressure will continue to intensify as it moves northeast toward western Nova Scotia by early this evening. Snow will be locally heavy at times tonight, with Blizzard conditions expected along the Downeast coast. The storm will cross Nova Scotia late tonight but continue to plague the area with snow through Wednesday night. MEZ011-015>017-031-032-140900- /O.EXT.KCAR.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180314T2200Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 321 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow and blowing snow. Total snow accumulations of 14 to 20 inches are expected. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock, Central Washington, Southern Piscataquis and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible, including during the evening commute. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ003>006-010-140900- /O.EXT.KCAR.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180315T0400Z/ Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot- Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 321 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Snow accumulations of 14 to 20 inches, with localized amounts up to 24 inches in the Baxter State Park region. * WHERE...Northern Somerset, Northern Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT Wednesday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ001-002-140900- /O.EXT.KCAR.WS.W.0009.180313T2200Z-180315T1000Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, and Mars Hill 321 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 15 inches are expected. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook and Northeast Aroostook Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be difficult, including during the morning commute on Wednesday. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ029-030-140900- /O.CON.KCAR.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180314T1200Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 321 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 20 inches are expected. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to impossible, including during the evening commute. Power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ TD/VJN
635 WWUS41 KCAR 140243 WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1043 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...Another noreaster expected today through Wednesday... .Low pressure will continue to intensify as it moves northeast toward western Nova Scotia overnight. Snow will be heavy at times tonight, with Blizzard conditions expected along the Downeast coast. The storm will cross Nova Scotia and continue to plague the area with snow through Wednesday night. MEZ029-030-141045- /O.CON.KCAR.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180314T1200Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 1043 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Blizzard conditions occurring. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause whiteout conditions in blowing snow. Significant drifting of the snow is likely. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches are expected. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very dangerous to impossible. Power outages are possible. 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. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ011-015>017-031-032-141045- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180314T2200Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 1043 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 7 to 11 inches are expected. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock, Central Washington, Southern Piscataquis and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ003>006-010-141045- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180315T0400Z/ Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot- Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 1043 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 11 to 16 inches are expected. * WHERE...Northern Somerset, Northern Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT Wednesday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible, including during the morning commute on Wednesday. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ001-002-141045- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180315T1000Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, and Mars Hill 1043 PM EDT Tue Mar 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow is occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 15 inches are expected. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook and Northeast Aroostook Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible, including during the morning commute on Wednesday. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ Hewitt
747 WWUS41 KCAR 140401 WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1201 AM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018 MEZ029-030-141200- /O.CAN.KCAR.BZ.W.0002.000000T0000Z-180314T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KCAR.WW.Y.0023.180314T0401Z-180314T1200Z/ Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 1201 AM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM EDT WEDNESDAY... ...BLIZZARD WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected. * WHERE...Coastal Hancock and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 AM EDT Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Power outages are possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph will cause patchy blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ011-015>017-031-032-141215- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180314T2200Z/ Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 1201 AM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM EDT WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 7 to 11 inches are expected. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Penobscot, Interior Hancock, Central Washington, Southern Piscataquis and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ003>006-010-141215- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180315T0400Z/ Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot- Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 1201 AM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EDT WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Heavy snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 11 to 16 inches are expected. * WHERE...Northern Somerset, Northern Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT Wednesday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible, including during the morning commute on Wednesday. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ001-002-141215- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0009.000000T0000Z-180315T1000Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, and Mars Hill 1201 AM EDT Wed Mar 14 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM EDT THURSDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow is occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 15 inches are expected. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook and Northeast Aroostook Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 AM EDT Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible, including during the morning commute on Wednesday. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ CB
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Everything else NWS Caribou, ME issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
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| Mar 13, 12:55 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CAR | Hancock, Washington | 110 min |
| Mar 13, 2:38 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CAR | Hancock, Washington | 112 min |
| Mar 13, 4:34 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | CAR | Penobscot, Washington | 116 min |
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