Alert archive / Maine / Winter Storm Warnings in 2020
Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Caribou, ME
NWS Caribou, ME issued this winter storm warning at Jan 18, 2020, 2:29 PM EST for Hancock County, Penobscot County, Washington County, Maine. It took effect at Jan 18, 2020, 9:00 PM 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
- Jan 18, 2020, 2:29 PM EST (19:29 UTC)
- In effect from
- Jan 18, 2020, 9:00 PM EST
- Expired
- Jan 19, 2020, 3:27 PM EST
- In force
- 18 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Caribou, ME
Counties Hancock County, ME, Penobscot County, ME, Washington County, ME
The radar
The Caribou radar (KCBW), 122 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 12:00 AM EST | SNOW 2.1 | 2 Wnw Bangor, ME | |
| Jan 19, 12:05 AM EST | SNOW 2.9 | Brooklin, ME | |
| Jan 19, 2:30 AM EST | SNOW 3.9 | 3 Se Brooklin, ME | MEASURED AROUND CHANGEOVER TO RAIN AT 2:30AM. 0.36 INCH LIQUID EQUIVALENT. |
| Jan 19, 6:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.2 | Milford, ME | COCORAHS STATION ME-PN-47 MILFORD 0.8 SSW. |
| Jan 19, 6:04 AM EST | SNOW 5 | 2 Ene Marshfield, ME | |
| Jan 19, 6:04 AM EST | SNOW 5 | 2 Ene Marshfield, ME | |
| Jan 19, 6:43 AM EST | SNOW 4 | 2 Se Trenton, ME | SWITCHED TO RAIN. |
| Jan 19, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.2 | 1 Wsw Codyville, ME | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION TOPM1 1.3 NE TOPSFIELD. |
| Jan 19, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 3.2 | Topsfield, ME | |
| Jan 19, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 4.1 | 1 W Hermon, ME | COCORAHS STATION ME-PN-51 HERMON 1.2 W. |
| Jan 19, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 4.1 | 1 W Hermon, ME | |
| Jan 19, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 4.4 | 3 Nnw Ellsworth, ME | COCORAHS STATION ME-HN-57 ELLSWORTH 2.9 E. |
| Jan 19, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 4.5 | 1 Sw Orono, ME | COCORAHS STATION ME-PN-55 ORONO 1.1 SSW. |
| Jan 19, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 4.5 | 2 Wsw Whiting, ME | COCORAHS STATION ME-WS-11 WHITING 2.3 WSW. |
| Jan 19, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 5 | 2 Se Millinocket, ME | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION MWTM1 MILLINOCKET 2 SE. |
| Jan 19, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 5.3 | Eastport, ME | |
| Jan 19, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 5.5 | 3 E Millinocket, ME | COCORAHS STATION ME-PN-45 MILLINOCKET 2.7 ESE. |
| Jan 19, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 5.5 | 4 E East Machias, ME | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION WITM1 WHITING. |
| Jan 19, 7:07 AM EST | SNOW 3.6 | 2 Wnw Bangor, ME | |
| Jan 19, 7:15 AM EST | SNOW 4.5 | 1 Sw Orono, ME | |
| Jan 19, 7:30 AM EST | SNOW 5 | 2 Se Millinocket, ME | |
| Jan 19, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 4.5 | 5 Sw Lincoln, ME | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION LNCM1 LINCOLN 5 SW. |
| Jan 19, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 4.5 | 7 Ssw Mariaville, ME | COCORAHS STATION ME-HN-7 ELLSWORTH 7.4 NW. |
| Jan 19, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 4.5 | Lincoln, ME | |
| Jan 19, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 5 | 1 E Mariaville, ME | |
| Jan 19, 8:00 AM EST | SNOW 5.3 | 1 Sse Cooper, ME | COCORAHS STATION ME-WS-4 COOPER 0.5 SE. |
| Jan 19, 8:13 AM EST | SNOW 4.1 | 2 Se Dedham, ME | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION DHMM1 DEDHAM 2 SE. |
| Jan 19, 9:08 AM EST | SNOW 4.5 | East Surry, ME | STATION ESUM1. SNOW FALLING AND 24 DEGREES. 0.36 INCH LIQUID EQUIVALENT. |
| Jan 19, 9:36 AM EST | SNOW 6 | 3 Nw Howland, ME | |
| Jan 19, 10:00 AM EST | SNOW 5 | Brewer, ME | |
| Jan 19, 10:00 AM EST | SNOW 5 | Hampden, ME | |
| Jan 19, 10:14 AM EST | SNOW 4 | 2 Nw Waite, ME | |
| Jan 19, 10:16 AM EST | SNOW 4.3 | 1 Sw Calais, ME | |
| Jan 19, 10:20 AM EST | SNOW 5 | Burlington, ME | |
| Jan 19, 10:35 AM EST | SNOW 8.5 | Charlotte, ME | LARGE FLAKES FALLING. |
| Jan 19, 10:40 AM EST | SNOW 7 | Millinocket, ME | |
| Jan 19, 11:15 AM EST | SNOW 4.7 | 1 E Glenburn, ME | |
| Jan 19, 11:20 AM EST | SNOW 4.1 | 1 Nnw Orono, ME | |
| Jan 19, 11:20 AM EST | SNOW 7 | 1 Sw East Machias, ME | |
| Jan 19, 12:00 PM EST | SNOW 8.4 | Eastport, ME | UPDATED TOTAL. LIGHT SNOW FALLING. |
| Jan 19, 12:45 PM EST | SNOW 6.3 | 1 Ese Meddybemps, ME | |
| Jan 19, 1:00 PM EST | SNOW 3 | Prospect Harbor, ME | MIXED WITH RAIN. |
| Jan 19, 1:00 PM EST | SNOW 3.9 | 3 Se Brooklin, ME | |
| Jan 19, 1:00 PM EST | SNOW 4 | 2 W Bangor, ME | |
| Jan 19, 1:00 PM EST | SNOW 5 | 7 Ssw Mariaville, ME | |
| Jan 19, 1:20 PM EST | SNOW 6 | Jonesport, ME | |
| Jan 19, 2:00 PM EST | SNOW 7 | 1 Sw Jonesboro, ME | SNOW BEFORE BREAK IN PRECIPITATION. |
| Jan 19, 2:45 PM EST | SNOW 5.5 | 3 Nne Cooper, ME |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Gray, ME (KGYX), launched 12:00Z, 7.5 hours before the alert went out and 203 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1874 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 50 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 30 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 189 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
499 WWUS41 KCAR 181929 WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 229 PM EST Sat Jan 18 2020 MEZ015>017-029-030-191000- /O.UPG.KCAR.WW.Y.0004.200119T0200Z-200119T2100Z/ /O.NEW.KCAR.WS.W.0002.200119T0200Z-200119T2100Z/ Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington- Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 229 PM EST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches expected with all snow, 4 to 6 inches along the immediate Downeast coast where snow could mix with or even briefly change to rain very late tonight into Sunday morning. * WHERE...Portions of Coastal DownEast, Interior DownEast and Penobscot Valley Maine. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel extremely dangerous. 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. && $$ MEZ010-011-031-191000- /O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0004.200119T0200Z-200119T2100Z/ Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis- Including the cities of Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Guilford 229 PM EST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches expected. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Piscataquis and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ001>006-032-191000- /O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0004.200119T0500Z-200120T0000Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Northern Washington- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, 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, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 229 PM EST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far Northern and North Woods Maine. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 PM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. && $$ VJN
6 follow-up statements
252 WWUS41 KCAR 182033 CCA WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...CORRECTED National Weather Service Caribou ME 333 PM EST Sat Jan 18 2020 MEZ015>017-029-030-191000- /O.UPG.KCAR.WW.Y.0004.200119T0200Z-200119T2100Z/ /O.COR.KCAR.WS.W.0002.200119T0200Z-200119T2100Z/ Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington- Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 333 PM EST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches expected with all snow, with 4 to 6 inches along the immediate Downeast coast where snow could mix with or even briefly change to rain very late tonight into Sunday morning. * WHERE...Portions of Coastal DownEast, Interior DownEast and Penobscot Valley Maine. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel extremely dangerous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ010-011-031-191000- /O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0004.200119T0200Z-200119T2100Z/ Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis- Including the cities of Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Guilford 333 PM EST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches expected. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Piscataquis and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. && $$ MEZ001>006-032-191000- /O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0004.200119T0500Z-200120T0000Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Northern Washington- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 333 PM EST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far Northern and North Woods Maine. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 PM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ VJN
218 WWUS41 KCAR 190258 AAA WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE...UPDATED National Weather Service Caribou ME 958 PM EST Sat Jan 18 2020 MEZ015>017-029-030-191100- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200119T2100Z/ Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington- Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 958 PM EST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches expected with all snow, with 4 to 6 inches along the immediate Downeast coast where snow could mix with or even briefly change to rain very late tonight into Sunday morning. * WHERE...Portions of Coastal DownEast, Interior DownEast and Penobscot Valley Maine. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel extremely dangerous. 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. && $$ MEZ010-011-031-191100- /O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200119T2100Z/ Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis- Including the cities of Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Guilford 958 PM EST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches expected. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Piscataquis and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...From 9 PM this evening to 4 PM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ001>006-032-191100- /O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0004.200119T0500Z-200120T0000Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Northern Washington- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, 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, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 958 PM EST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far Northern and North Woods Maine. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 PM EST Sunday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. && $$ Hewitt
555 WWUS41 KCAR 190830 WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 330 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2020 MEZ015>017-029-030-191630- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200119T2100Z/ Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington- Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 330 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches for a storm total of 6 to 9 inches. Snow may mix with rain this morning along the outer islands and immediate coast with 4 to 7 inches expected in these areas. * WHERE...Portions of Coastal DownEast, Interior DownEast and Penobscot Valley Maine. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel extremely dangerous. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ010-011-031-191630- /O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200119T2100Z/ Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis- Including the cities of Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Guilford 330 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches for a storm total of 5 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Piscataquis and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. && $$ MEZ001>006-032-191630- /O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200120T0000Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Northern Washington- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 330 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches for a storm total of 5 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far Northern and North Woods Maine. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$
699 WWUS41 KCAR 191124 WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 624 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2020 MEZ015>017-029-030-191930- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200119T2100Z/ Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington- Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, Castine, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 624 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches for a storm total of 6 to 9 inches. Snow will mix with rain this morning along the outer islands and immediate coast with 4 to 7 inches expected in these areas. * WHERE...Portions of Coastal DownEast, Interior DownEast and Penobscot Valley Maine. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel extremely dangerous. 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. && $$ MEZ010-011-031-191930- /O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200119T2100Z/ Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis- Including the cities of Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Guilford 624 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches for a storm total of 5 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Piscataquis and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ001>006-032-191930- /O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200120T0000Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Northern Washington- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, 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, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 624 AM EST Sun Jan 19 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow expected. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches for a storm total of 5 to 8 inches. Locations along the Route 1 corridor may see locally higher snowfall amounts from a Houlton to Presque Isle line. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far Northern and North Woods Maine. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. && $$
716 WWUS41 KCAR 191703 WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1203 PM EST Sun Jan 19 2020 MEZ015-016-029-191815- /O.CAN.KCAR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200119T2100Z/ Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Coastal Hancock- Including the cities of Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Orland, Ellsworth, Bar Harbor, Bucksport, and Castine 1203 PM EST Sun Jan 19 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Moderate to heavy snow has moved out of the area, thus the warning is cancelled. $$ MEZ017-030-192100- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200119T2100Z/ Central Washington-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 1203 PM EST Sun Jan 19 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. * WHERE...Central Washington and Coastal Washington Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather conditions will make travel extremely dangerous. 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. && $$ MEZ010-011-031-192100- /O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200119T2100Z/ Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis- Including the cities of Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Guilford 1203 PM EST Sun Jan 19 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. * WHERE...Central Penobscot, Southern Piscataquis and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ001>006-032-200000- /O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200120T0000Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Northern Washington- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, 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, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 1203 PM EST Sun Jan 19 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to two inches for a storm total of 5 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far Northern and North Woods Maine. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. 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. && $$
506 WWUS41 KCAR 192027 WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 327 PM EST Sun Jan 19 2020 MEZ017-030-192130- /O.CAN.KCAR.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-200119T2100Z/ Central Washington-Coastal Washington- Including the cities of Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Perry, Princeton, Eastport, Machias, and Cherryfield 327 PM EST Sun Jan 19 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Moderate to heavy snow has moved out of the area, thus the warning has been cancelled. $$ MEZ010-011-031-192130- /O.CAN.KCAR.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200119T2100Z/ Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Piscataquis- Including the cities of Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Guilford 327 PM EST Sun Jan 19 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Moderate to heavy snow has moved out of the area, thus the advisory has been cancelled. $$ MEZ001>006-032-200000- /O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0004.000000T0000Z-200120T0000Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Northern Washington- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, Smyrna Mills, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 327 PM EST Sun Jan 19 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches for a storm total of 6 to 9 inches. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Far Northern and North Woods Maine. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Expect snow covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$
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 Jan 18, 11:34 AM EST, 2 hours 55 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Jan 18, 11:34 AM EST, 2 hours 55 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1134 AM EST Sat Jan 18 2020
.SYNOPSIS...
Arctic high pressure will crest over the region today. Low
pressure will approach from the Great Lakes region tonight and
track across the area Sunday. An upper trough will remain over
the area Monday into Tuesday with high pressure building in for
Wednesday.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY/...
1135 am Update: The leading edge of the CS cld deck is now
eclipsing the W hlf of the FA as of this hr, and should reach
the ME/NB border by mid aftn. Otherwise, again, no sig chgs
from the last fcst update. Latest hrly obsv temps/dwpts were
used to update fcst hrly temps into the aftn hrs with no chgs
needed to fcst hi temps.
Prev Disc: Upr wv currently located over NW MN wl head east
into the Great Lakes region today. At the same time the sfc low
wl head east thru the day.
Very cold airmass resides over the CWA and with overrunning
pcpn lifting into the area late this evng and into the overnight
hours all locations wl start off as snow. Secondary low dvlpmnt
is expected around 09z in the morning near the swrn Gulf of
Maine in LFQ of upr lvl jet. Blyr looks to rmn below frzg with
the exception of the immediate coast and outer islands where
snow may mix with or change to rain around daybreak on Sunday as
sfc temps warm to just abv frzg. However if GFS is correct with
the location of the sfc low blyr would warm as far north as
central Washington and Hancock cntys. GFS is the outlier as rmng
guidance and EC ensembles have sfc low rmng out ovr the waters.
Having gone with majority have kept pcpn as all snow outside of
the outer islands. QPF amounts indicate a widespread 6-8 inches
with amnts closer to 4-5 inches over the islands. Either way
solid advisory amnts look to be the rule ovr the entire region,
tho cannot rule out the potential for fgen banding but that
potential looks to hv shifted ewrd into New Brunswick during
the morning hrs.
Overall, expect that this wl be a light and fluffy snow acrs the
nrn and cntrl sxns which wl easily accumulate so cannot rule
out 7+ inches somewhere but identifying where that area would be
is one of vry low confidence at this time.
&&
.SHORT TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
Low pressure will be moving east away from the region Sunday night
with scattered evening snow showers expected across northern
areas, otherwise expect mainly cloudy skies overnight across the
north and partly cloudy downeast. Monday will be a dry day with
highs in the low to mid teens north and lower 20s central and
Downeast. An upper trof will cross the region Monday night and
Tuesday with a reinforcing shot of arctic air, with lows Monday
night falling below zero all areas away from the coast. Highs on
Tuesday will only be in the single digits above zero north and
low to mid teens Downeast.
&&
.LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY/...
Tuesday night is expected to be a good radiational cooling night
and have dropped temperatures several degrees from NBM. Will
likely see low approaching -20F across the north Maine Woods by
daybreak Wednesday. A moderating temperature trend is expected
by midweek as a southwest flow develops with high temperatures
by Thursday and Friday expected to climb well into the 20s
across the north and into the lower 30s Downeast. Looks like it
will be mainly dry through the long term period with the next
chance of any organized precipitation not until next weekend.
&&
.AVIATION /15Z SATURDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
NEAR TERM: Mainly VFR expected today though MVFR cigs will
affect FVE, CAR and PQI for a few hours this morning. VFR cigs
give way to IFR vsbys in -sn after 04z north of KHUL, while BGR
and BHB drop to IFR after 02z. Potential for LIFR over Downeast
terminals after 05z.
SHORT TERM: Sun Night....MVFR in scattered evening snow showers
northern terminals and VFR Downeast. NW winds
Mon thru Wed...VFR.
&&
.MARINE...
NEAR TERM: Winds will gust to SCA levels early this morning with
moderate accumulations of freezing spray expected. Wind gusts
will pick up to aoa 25kts later this evening into Sunday
morning. A brief break is then expected through the day Sunday.
Seas are trending down this morning before increasing Sunday
morning in srly swell. Seas will remain elevated through the end
of the near term.
SHORT TERM: Small Craft Advisory conditions are possible Sunday
night into Monday, then winds/seas remain below SCA levels into
mid week. Light freezing spray will be an issue Sunday night
through monday.
&&
.CAR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...Winter Weather Advisory from midnight tonight to 7 PM EST
Sunday for MEZ001>006-032.
Winter Weather Advisory from 9 PM this evening to 4 PM EST
Sunday for MEZ010-011-015>017-029>031.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory from 10 PM this evening to 7 PM EST
Sunday for ANZ050>052.
&&
Near Term...VJN
Short Term...Duda
Long Term...Duda
Aviation...VJN/Duda
Marine...VJN/DudaHazardous weather outlook, Jan 18, 9:49 AM EST, 4 hours 40 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Caribou ME 949 AM EST Sat Jan 18 2020 MEZ001>006-032-191500- Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Somerset- Northern Piscataquis-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Northern Washington- 949 AM EST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine, Far Eastern Maine, Far Northern Maine and North Woods Maine. .DAY ONE...Today 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. MEZ010-011-015>017-029>031-191500- Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot- Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Coastal Hancock- Coastal Washington-Southern Piscataquis- 949 AM EST Sat Jan 18 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM EST SUNDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine, Coastal DownEast Maine, Interior DownEast Maine and Penobscot Valley Maine. .DAY ONE...Today 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...Sunday through Friday. 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. ANZ050>052-191500- 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- 949 AM EST Sat Jan 18 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic Coastal Waters. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Sunday through Friday. 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. VJN
The office that day
Everything else NWS Caribou, ME issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 7:59 PM EST | Small Craft Advisory | CAR | 11 hr | |
| Jan 18, 3:20 AM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | CAR | Aroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, Somerset, Washington | 45 hr |
| Jan 18, 7:06 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | CAR | 68 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.