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Blizzard Warning 2, NWS Caribou, ME

March 13, 2018Hancock County, Washington County, Maine

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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Mar 13, 12:32 PM EDTSNOW 1.51 Nne Seawall, ME
Mar 13, 12:40 PM EDTSNOW 1.5Brooklin, ME
Mar 13, 1:55 PM EDTSNOW 5.22 E Sedgwick, ME
Mar 13, 2:03 PM EDTSNOW 2.54 E East Machias, ME
Mar 13, 2:15 PM EDTSNOW 2Machias, MEWASHINGTON RCC
Mar 13, 2:45 PM EDTSNOW 41 Sw East Machias, MEAMOUNT IN JUST 3 HOURS
Mar 13, 3:15 PM EDTSNOW 5.7East Surry, ME2IN PER HOUR
Mar 13, 3:20 PM EDTSNOW 51 W Roque Bluffs, MESNOW BEGAN 12PM
Mar 13, 3:20 PM EDTSNOW 5Penobscot, ME
Mar 13, 3:43 PM EDTSNOW 54 E East Machias, ME
Mar 13, 3:45 PM EDTSNOW 6.71 Nne Seawall, ME3.7IN IN LAST 1.75HRS
Mar 13, 4:00 PM EDTSNOW 92 Nnw Millbridge, ME
Mar 13, 4:15 PM EDTSNOW 10Prospect Harbor, ME
Mar 13, 4:30 PM EDTSNOW 83 Nw Hancock, ME
Mar 13, 4:30 PM EDTSNOW 92 N Somesville, ME
Mar 13, 4:30 PM EDTSNOW 12Deer Isle, ME
Mar 13, 5:08 PM EDTSNOW 81 Sw East Machias, ME
Mar 13, 5:20 PM EDTSNOW 6Dedham, ME
Mar 13, 5:25 PM EDTSNOW 4Calais, ME
Mar 13, 5:30 PM EDTSNOW 8Trenton, ME
Mar 13, 5:30 PM EDTSNOW 153 Ne Swans Island, ME
Mar 13, 5:55 PM EDTSNOW 91 W Roque Bluffs, ME
Mar 13, 6:00 PM EDTSNOW 8.51 Nne Seawall, METEMP 32F
Mar 13, 6:15 PM EDTSNOW 81 Se Ellsworth, ME
Mar 13, 6:15 PM EDTSNOW 85 Nne Alexander, ME
Mar 13, 6:15 PM EDTSNOW 8Penobscot, ME
Mar 13, 6:28 PM EDTSNOW 7.5Eastport, MEWET SNOW
Mar 13, 6:50 PM EDTSNOW 9.92 E Sedgwick, ME
Mar 13, 7:14 PM EDTSNOW 10.52 Wsw Addison, ME
Mar 13, 7:20 PM EDTSNOW 12East Surry, MEWIND GUST TO 33 MPH
Mar 13, 7:27 PM EDTSNOW 8.5Pembroke, MEMIXING WITH RAIN
Mar 13, 7:30 PM EDTSNOW 7.54 E East Machias, MEHEAVY WET SNOW
Mar 13, 7:30 PM EDTSNOW 141 Sw Jonesboro, MEHEAVY WET SNOW
Mar 13, 8:00 PM EDTSNOW 12Prospect Harbor, ME
Mar 13, 8:02 PM EDTSNOW 114 Nw Ellsworth, ME
Mar 13, 8:02 PM EDTSNOW 12Columbia, ME
Mar 13, 9:00 PM EDTSNOW 8.54 E East Machias, ME
Mar 13, 9:00 PM EDTSNOW 10.21 Nne Seawall, MESNOW MUCH LIGHTER THAN EARLIER
Mar 13, 9:30 PM EDTSNOW 9.33 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Gray, ME at 12:00Z on 2018-03-13Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 1 joules per kilogram.LCLEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Gray, ME at 12:00Z on 2018-03-13The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 190 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
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

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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

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Mar 13, 12:55 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementCARHancock, Washington110 min
Mar 13, 2:38 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementCARHancock, Washington112 min
Mar 13, 4:34 PM EDTSpecial Weather StatementCARPenobscot, Washington116 min

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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.