Alert archive / Maine / Winter Storm Warnings in 2018
Winter Storm Warning 13, NWS Caribou, ME
NWS Caribou, ME issued this winter storm warning at Nov 12, 2018, 3:09 PM EST for 4 counties in Maine. It took effect at Nov 13, 2018, 4:00 AM EST. It was in force for 18 hr. 48 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
- Nov 12, 2018, 3:09 PM EST (20:09 UTC)
- In effect from
- Nov 13, 2018, 4:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Nov 13, 2018, 10:18 PM EST
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Caribou, ME
Counties Aroostook County, ME, Penobscot County, ME, Piscataquis County, ME, Somerset County, ME
The radar
The Caribou radar (KCBW), 104 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 13, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 1.2 | 4 Sw Dover-Foxcroft, ME | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION ESGM1, EAST SANGERVILLE. |
| Nov 13, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 1.4 | 4 Sse Blanchard, ME | COCORAHS STATION ME-PS-9, 3 SE BLANCHARD. |
| Nov 13, 7:26 AM EST | SNOW 1.5 | 3 E Ripley, ME | |
| Nov 13, 8:35 AM EST | SNOW 2 | 3 E Ripley, ME | |
| Nov 13, 9:05 AM EST | SNOW 1.8 | Millinocket, ME | |
| Nov 13, 9:27 AM EST | SNOW 2 | 1 Ene Madison, ME | |
| Nov 13, 9:35 AM EST | SNOW 2.5 | 3 Ssw Dexter, ME | |
| Nov 13, 10:41 AM EST | SNOW 5 | 4 Ese Sangerville, ME | |
| Nov 13, 10:44 AM EST | SNOW 5 | Guilford, ME | |
| Nov 13, 10:55 AM EST | SNOW 3 | 6 Nnw Carroll, ME | REPORTED AT PRENTISS, ME. |
| Nov 13, 11:17 AM EST | SNOW 3 | Millinocket, ME | |
| Nov 13, 11:23 AM EST | SNOW 5 | 5 S Harmony, ME | |
| Nov 13, 11:56 AM EST | SNOW 5 | Mattawamkeag, ME | |
| Nov 13, 12:20 PM EST | SNOW 1.5 | Hudson, ME | |
| Nov 13, 1:00 PM EST | SNOW 6.1 | 4 Se Blanchard, ME | |
| Nov 13, 1:03 PM EST | SNOW 3.1 | 1 N Caribou, ME | |
| Nov 13, 1:07 PM EST | SNOW 7 | 4 Ese Sangerville, ME | |
| Nov 13, 1:30 PM EST | SNOW 7 | 4 E Greenville, ME | |
| Nov 13, 1:38 PM EST | SNOW 4.6 | 3 Ene Lee, ME | |
| Nov 13, 2:20 PM EST | SNOW 4 | 1 E Sherman, ME | |
| Nov 13, 2:48 PM EST | SNOW 4.3 | Millinocket, ME | |
| Nov 13, 2:58 PM EST | SNOW 4 | 1 E Presque Isle, ME | |
| Nov 13, 3:00 PM EST | SNOW 3.8 | 2 S Connor, ME | |
| Nov 13, 3:00 PM EST | SNOW 6.3 | 2 Ese Kokadjo, ME | |
| Nov 13, 3:45 PM EST | SNOW 3.5 | Lille, ME | |
| Nov 13, 3:53 PM EST | SNOW 10 | 2 Sse Kingsbury, ME | |
| Nov 13, 3:57 PM EST | SNOW 8 | St. Zacharie Crossing, ME | |
| Nov 13, 4:06 PM EST | SNOW 5.8 | 1 N Caribou, ME | |
| Nov 13, 5:15 PM EST | SNOW 6.2 | 3 Wnw Mapleton, ME | |
| Nov 13, 5:24 PM EST | SNOW 5 | 1 W Presque Isle, ME | |
| Nov 13, 5:34 PM EST | SNOW 6 | 1 Nnw Abbot, ME | |
| Nov 13, 7:00 PM EST | SNOW 6 | Madison, ME | |
| Nov 13, 7:09 PM EST | SNOW 5 | North Anson, ME | |
| Nov 13, 7:15 PM EST | SNOW 7.4 | 1 N Caribou, ME | |
| Nov 13, 7:16 PM EST | SNOW 5 | Solon, ME | |
| Nov 13, 7:21 PM EST | SNOW 4 | Norridgewock, ME | |
| Nov 13, 7:38 PM EST | SNOW 7 | Moscow, ME | |
| Nov 13, 8:00 PM EST | SNOW 7 | Kokadjo, ME | |
| Nov 13, 8:05 PM EST | SNOW 6 | 5 S Harmony, ME | |
| Nov 13, 8:30 PM EST | SNOW 7.5 | 6 N Patten, ME | |
| Nov 13, 8:31 PM EST | SNOW 6 | New Portland, ME | |
| Nov 13, 8:40 PM EST | SNOW 7.2 | 1 Nw Presque Isle, ME | |
| Nov 13, 9:00 PM EST | SNOW 7 | Linneus, ME | |
| Nov 13, 9:07 PM EST | SNOW 6 | 1 Se Fort Kent, ME | |
| Nov 13, 9:16 PM EST | SNOW 6.4 | Lille, ME | |
| Nov 13, 9:26 PM EST | SNOW 7.4 | 2 S Connor, ME | |
| Nov 13, 9:38 PM EST | SNOW 7 | 1 W Presque Isle, ME | |
| Nov 13, 9:45 PM EST | SNOW 4 | Smithfield, ME |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Caribou, ME (KCAR), launched 12:00Z, 8.2 hours before the alert went out and 142 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
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 863 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 39 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 40 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 101 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
398 WWUS41 KCAR 122009 WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 309 PM EST Mon Nov 12 2018 MEZ003-130415- /O.UPG.KCAR.WW.Y.0030.181113T0900Z-181114T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KCAR.WS.W.0013.181113T0900Z-181114T0600Z/ Northern Somerset- Including the cities of Baker Lake and Billy-Jack Depot 309 PM EST Mon Nov 12 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches are expected. * WHERE...Northern Somerset County. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 1 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Tuesday. Expect 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. && $$ MEZ001-002-004>006-010-130415- /O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0030.181113T0900Z-181114T0600Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Piscataquis- Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 309 PM EST Mon Nov 12 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches in the Saint John Valley, are expected. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Northeast Aroostook, Northern Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 1 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Tuesday. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$
6 follow-up statements
714 WWUS41 KCAR 130340 WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1040 PM EST Mon Nov 12 2018 MEZ003-131200- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0013.181113T0900Z-181114T0600Z/ Northern Somerset- Including the cities of Baker Lake and Billy-Jack Depot 1040 PM EST Mon Nov 12 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches are expected. * WHERE...Northern Somerset County. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 1 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Tuesday. Expect 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. && $$ MEZ001-002-004>006-010-131200- /O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0030.181113T0900Z-181114T0600Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Piscataquis- Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 1040 PM EST Mon Nov 12 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches in the Saint John Valley. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Northeast Aroostook, Northern Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 1 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Tuesday. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ Norcross
053 WWUS41 KCAR 130813 WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 313 AM EST Tue Nov 13 2018 MEZ003-131700- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0013.181113T0900Z-181114T0600Z/ Northern Somerset- Including the cities of Baker Lake and Billy-Jack Depot 313 AM EST Tue Nov 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches are expected. * WHERE...Northern Somerset County. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 1 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Tuesday. Expect 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. && $$ MEZ001-002-004>006-010-131700- /O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0030.181113T0900Z-181114T0600Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Piscataquis- Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 313 AM EST Tue Nov 13 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches, with localized amounts up to 10 inches in the Saint John Valley. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Northeast Aroostook, Northern Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to 1 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning commute on Tuesday. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$
637 WWUS41 KCAR 131450 AAA WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Caribou ME 950 AM EST Tue Nov 13 2018 MEZ003-132300- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-181114T0600Z/ Northern Somerset- Including the cities of Baker Lake and Billy-Jack Depot 950 AM EST Tue Nov 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected. * SNOWFALL RATES...1 to 2 inches per hour this afternoon. * WHERE...Northern Somerset County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect 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. && $$ MEZ001-002-004>006-010-132300- /O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-181114T0600Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Piscataquis- Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 950 AM EST Tue Nov 13 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches are expected. * SNOWFALL RATES...1 to 2 inches per hour this afternoon, especially across Central and Eastern Aroostook County. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Northeast Aroostook, Northern Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ Hewitt
273 WWUS41 KCAR 131612 AAA WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Caribou ME 1112 AM EST Tue Nov 13 2018 MEZ002-004-005-010-140015- /O.UPG.KCAR.WW.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-181114T0600Z/ /O.EXA.KCAR.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-181114T0600Z/ Northeast Aroostook-Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot- Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 1112 AM EST Tue Nov 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Snow may become wet at times this afternoon. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches are expected. * WHERE...Northeast Aroostook, Northern Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions with moderate to heavy snow during the afternoon commute. Expect 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. && $$ MEZ031-140015- /O.EXA.KCAR.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-181114T0600Z/ Southern Piscataquis- Including the cities of Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Guilford 1112 AM EST Tue Nov 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow occurring...snow may mix with rain this afternoon before changing back over to snow by late afternoon. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected. * WHERE...Southern Piscataquis County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect significant reductions in visibility at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ003-140015- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-181114T0600Z/ Northern Somerset- Including the cities of Baker Lake and Billy-Jack Depot 1112 AM EST Tue Nov 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected. * WHERE...Northern Somerset County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions. Expect 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. && $$ MEZ011-032-140015- /O.EXA.KCAR.WW.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-181114T0600Z/ Central Penobscot-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 1112 AM EST Tue Nov 13 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional wet snow accumulations of up to 2 inches are expected. * WHERE...Central Penobscot and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ001-006-140015- /O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-181114T0600Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Southeast Aroostook- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, and Smyrna Mills 1112 AM EST Tue Nov 13 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches are expected. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook and Southeast Aroostook Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute. Expect reduced visibilities at times. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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. && $$
381 WWUS41 KCAR 132152 WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 452 PM EST Tue Nov 13 2018 MEZ002>005-010-031-140600- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-181114T0600Z/ Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis- Northern Penobscot-Central Piscataquis-Southern Piscataquis- Including the cities of Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Guilford 452 PM EST Tue Nov 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...Northeast Aroostook, Northern Somerset, Northern Piscataquis, Northern Penobscot, Central Piscataquis and Southern Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the evening commute. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph later this evening will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow mostly across northern areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow and blowing snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ001-006-011-032-140600- /O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-181114T0600Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Southeast Aroostook-Central Penobscot- Northern Washington- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 452 PM EST Tue Nov 13 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation occurring. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Southeast Aroostook, Central Penobscot and Northern Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions, including during the evening commute. In addition, areas of poor visibility are likely. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph later this evening will cause areas of blowing and drifting snow mostly across northern areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow and blowing snow means periods of snow and blowing snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect 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. && $$ Norcross
296 WWUS41 KCAR 140318 WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1018 PM EST Tue Nov 13 2018 MEZ002>005-010-031-140430- /O.CAN.KCAR.WS.W.0013.000000T0000Z-181114T0600Z/ Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset-Northern Piscataquis- Northern Penobscot-Central Piscataquis-Southern Piscataquis- Including the cities of Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Guilford 1018 PM EST Tue Nov 13 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Steady snow has mostly exited the region, with only isolated to scattered snow showers expected overnight. Any additional snow accumulations are expected to be less than an inch. Thus, the Winter Storm Warning has been cancelled. West to northwest winds will increase overnight with gusts of 30 to 40 mph developing. These winds will cause areas of blowing snow across northern portions of the region. Falling temperatures could produce a flash freeze later tonight. $$ MEZ001-006-011-032-140430- /O.CAN.KCAR.WW.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-181114T0600Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Southeast Aroostook-Central Penobscot- Northern Washington- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 1018 PM EST Tue Nov 13 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Steady snow has mostly exited the region, with only isolated to scattered snow showers expected overnight. Any additional snow accumulations are expected to be less than an inch. Thus, the Winter Weather Advisory has been cancelled. West to northwest winds will increase overnight with gusts of 30 to 40 mph developing. These winds will cause areas of blowing snow across northern portions of the region. Falling temperatures could produce a flash freeze later tonight. $$ Norcross
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Caribou, ME wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Nov 12, 12:58 PM EST, 2 hours 11 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Nov 12, 12:58 PM EST, 2 hours 11 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1258 PM EST Mon Nov 12 2018
.SYNOPSIS...
High pressure will build over the area today. The high will move
east tonight as low pressure approaches from the southwest. Low
pressure will track across the Gulf of Maine on Tuesday then
intensify as it continue northeast through the Maritimes Tuesday
night into Wednesday.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
1250PM Update...Reviewed the snow situation for Tuesday looking
at 12Z guidance. Higher amounts still expected over northern
Aroostook and western mts where warm air is not expected cause
a changeover. Expecting the low to close off at H925 and up to
H850...therefore cutting off warm advection for northern
Aroostook/western mts. Furthermore, there's a chance that banded
snow tomorrow later afternoon into the early evening will
generate locally heavy snow towards far NE Aroostook with rates
up to an inch an hour. The northern two zones continue to
deserve serious consideration for an upgrade to a warning with
potential totals in the 7 to 10 inch range.
Previous discussion...
High pressure building just south of the area today will bring a
mostly sunny and relatively tranquil day today. Temperatures will be
around 10 degrees below normal across the area. High pressure will
move east tonight as low pressure developing along the Mid-Atlantic
coast begins to approach. Clouds will increase as moisture surges
north ahead of the low. Snow will spread into central and northern
areas and rain along the coast very late Monday night. Thickness
profiles show boundary layer temperatures cold enough for snow in
all areas late Tuesday night except the coast where some warm air
will surge north ahead of the low.
&&
.SHORT TERM /TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Precip wl be ongoing by Tue morning acrs the area. Sfc low wl hv
developed off of the Delmarva by 12z with hipres hvg built into the
North Atlantic. Sfc low mvs up the ern seaboard into the Gulf of
Maine Tue aftn. As is typically the case with lows deepening in the
Gulf of Maine ptype is the main question. Intensifying onshore flow
is expected throughout the course of the day with NAM coldest aloft
while GFS is the warmest. Plan on staying the course with current
thinking regarding ptype, and going more with a compromise soln.
Expect that coastal zones wl be all rain throughout the event. As
warm air gets drawn in the rain/snow line wl progress north fm about
Dover-Danforth by 15z, Greenville-Houlton by 18z and as far north as
PQI/CAR area late aftn and early evening. At this time it appears
locations north of a Clayton Lake to Van Buren line wl stay all
snow. With temps nearing the freezing mark it wl likely be another
heavy and wet snow event.
It appears snow accums wl range between 6-9 inches north of a Billy-
Jack to Van Buren line, especially on the higher terrain. South of
this line down toward Greenville-Houlton wl average between 3-5
inches of snow. This area is the wild card with respect to how much
rain mixes in to cut down on accumulations. Will go ahead and
issue Winter Weather Advisory north of a Greenville to Houlton
line for late tonight into tomorrow.
As the sfc low departs into the Maritimes Tue night cold air wl wrap
in bhnd. As with the prior two events lopres deepens rapidly over
the Gulf of St. Lawrence. As of this time it does not appear to be
as fast as previous system lifting thru ern Canada therefore wind
gusts may be just a tad less than the what we saw last night but
overall looks like it may be solid advisory criteria ovr a good
chunk of the area late Tue night and Wed.
Min temps in wake of system on Wed mrng wl appch 10F acrs colder
locations in the northwest with a diurnal range for highs of 5
degrees with maxes on Wed rmng in the teens in the North Woods to as
warm as 30F along the coast. Wind chills may be in the negative
numbers Wed mrng acrs the north and be hard-pressed to rise above
0F in the aftn.
&&
.LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY/...
Pressure gradient relaxes Wed night as high pressure builds in fm
the west. This wl quickly give wave to another system heading up fm
the mid-Atlantic states late in the week. Movement of low varies
significantly btwn global models over the past 1-2 days of runs. 00z
EC/CMC mv low pressure up hugging the coast as it does so while GFS
is further to the right. Differences center on what to do with srn
stream energy as it ejects out fm the srn Plains. Latest GFS deeper
with trof digging into the upr Midwest with srn stream s/wv zipping
out ahead of it whereas EC and CMC less amplified with nrn stream
and this track may eventually end up phasing and make things more
interesting. At this time will keep ptype a simple rain/snow mix but
things could become more interesting as we go thru the week.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY/...
NEAR TERM: VFR conditions are expected today through early
tonight. Conditions will likely lower to MVFR in lower clouds
and some light rain and snow late tonight, then possibly drop to
IFR in snow north and rain and snow Downeast by dawn on
Tuesday.
SHORT TERM: IFR/LIFR expected Tue morning as low pressure moves
toward the area. Terminals north of Downeast will see light snow
move in at the start. Rain begins to mix in at BGR by daybreak
though clouds will remain. Rain/snow mix possible as far north
as PQI with all snow at FVE, and possibly CAR, into Tue night.
Improvement expected Wed morning though MVFR stratus can be
expected across the north. Gusty WNW winds will develop late Tue
night thru the day Wed. VFR Wed night into Thur before next
system spreads restrictions back in for Friday.
&&
.MARINE...
NEAR TERM: Northwest winds will gust up to 30 kt today. Winds
will diminish late today into tonight as high pressure crests
over the waters. South winds will then increase ahead of low
pressure late tonight with gusts up to 25 kt by morning.
SHORT TERM: Southerly winds increase to gale force Tue morning
ahead of low pressure system. Seas increase to aoa 5 feet in
southerly swell Tue morning remaining high thru Wed night. Winds
may drop below gale force for a time Tue evng before increasing
again in cold advection Tue night. Strong gales possible all
waters through Wed.
&&
.CAR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...Winter Weather Advisory from 4 AM Tuesday to 1 AM EST
Wednesday for MEZ001>006-010.
MARINE...Gale Watch from Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday evening
for ANZ050-051.
&&
Near Term...Bloomer/Farrar
Short Term...Farrar
Long Term...Farrar
Aviation...Bloomer/Farrar/Farrar
Marine...Bloomer/Farrar/FarrarHazardous weather outlook, Nov 12, 2:58 PM EST, 11 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Caribou ME 258 PM EST Mon Nov 12 2018 MEZ001-002-004>006-010-132000- Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Piscataquis- Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-Central Piscataquis- 258 PM EST Mon Nov 12 2018 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for East Central Maine, Far Northern Maine, North Central Maine and Northern Maine. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Weather Advisory. .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 Weather Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. MEZ003-132000- Northern Somerset- 258 PM EST Mon Nov 12 2018 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO 1 AM EST WEDNESDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for West Central Maine. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Storm Warning. .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... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. MEZ011-015>017-029>032-132000- Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock- Central Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- 258 PM EST Mon Nov 12 2018 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Coastal DownEast Maine, East Central Maine, Eastern Maine, Interior DownEast Maine and North Central Maine. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. ANZ050>052-132000- Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM- Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME- 258 PM EST Mon Nov 12 2018 ...GALE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TUESDAY TO 1 AM EST THURSDAY... 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 Caribou, ME issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 12, 3:09 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | CAR | Aroostook, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Washington | 43 hr |
| Nov 12, 2:57 PM EST | Gale Warning | CAR | 61 hr |
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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.