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Winter Weather Advisory 21, NWS Caribou, ME
NWS Caribou, ME issued this winter weather advisory at Dec 21, 2021, 3:48 PM EST for 5 counties in Maine. It took effect at Dec 22, 2021, 6:00 AM EST. It was in force for 16 hr.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 21, 2021, 3:48 PM EST (20:48 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 22, 2021, 6:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 22, 2021, 10:15 PM EST
- In force
- 16 hr
- Issued by
- NWS Caribou, ME
Counties Hancock County, ME, Penobscot County, ME, Piscataquis County, ME, Somerset County, ME, Washington County, ME
The radar
The Caribou radar (KCBW), 115 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 20:50 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
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The nearest sounding before it
Caribou, ME (KCAR), launched 12:00Z, 8.8 hours before the alert went out and 189 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
- 643 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 113 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 88 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 309 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
164 WWUS41 KCAR 212048 WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 348 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021 MEZ001-002-005-006-220500- /O.UPG.KCAR.WS.A.0007.211222T1400Z-211223T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KCAR.WS.W.0007.211222T1400Z-211223T0500Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot- Southeast Aroostook- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Ashland, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, and Smyrna Mills 348 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow. Heavy mixed precipitation expected towards Millinocket and Houlton. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Towards Millinocket and Houlton, sleet accumulations of around three quarters of an inch and ice accumulations of around two tenths of an inch expected. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Northeast Aroostook, Northern Penobscot and Southeast Aroostook Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM Wednesday to midnight EST Wednesday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel extremely dangerous. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ004-220500- /O.NEW.KCAR.WS.W.0007.211222T1400Z-211223T0500Z/ Northern Piscataquis- Including the cities of Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, and Mount Katahdin 348 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 8 inches. * WHERE...Northern Piscataquis County. * WHEN...From 9 AM Wednesday to midnight EST Wednesday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel extremely dangerous. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ003-010-011-015>017-031-032-220500- /O.NEW.KCAR.WW.Y.0021.211222T1100Z-211223T0000Z/ Northern Somerset-Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot- Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington- Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 348 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of up to 5 inches, sleet accumulations of around one half of an inch and ice accumulations of around one quarter of an inch expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Interior DownEast, North Woods and Penobscot Valley Maine. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$
8 follow-up statements
456 WWUS41 KCAR 220117 WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 817 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021 MEZ001-002-004>006-221200- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0007.211222T1400Z-211223T0500Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Piscataquis- Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Ashland, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, and Smyrna Mills 817 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Snow. Heavy mixed precipitation expected towards Millinocket and Houlton. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Towards Millinocket and Houlton, sleet accumulations of around three quarters of an inch and ice accumulations of around two tenths of an inch expected. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Northeast Aroostook, Northern Penobscot and Southeast Aroostook Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM Wednesday to midnight EST Wednesday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel extremely dangerous. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ003-010-011-015>017-031-032-221200- /O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0021.211222T1100Z-211223T0000Z/ Northern Somerset-Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot- Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington- Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 817 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected, except mainly all snow north of Greenville. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches north of Greenville, otherwise up to 5 inches of snow, sleet accumulations of around one half of an inch, and ice accumulations of around one quarter of an inch expected across the rest of the advisory area. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Interior DownEast, North Woods and Penobscot Valley Maine. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ VJN
388 WWUS41 KCAR 220509 WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1209 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 MEZ001-002-004>006-221315- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0007.211222T1400Z-211223T0500Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Piscataquis- Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Ashland, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, and Smyrna Mills 1209 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow. Heavy mixed precipitation expected towards Millinocket and Houlton. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Towards Millinocket and Houlton, sleet accumulations of around three quarters of an inch and ice accumulations of around two tenths of an inch expected. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Northeast Aroostook, Northern Penobscot and Southeast Aroostook Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM Wednesday to midnight EST Wednesday night. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel extremely dangerous. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ003-010-011-015>017-031-032-221315- /O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0021.211222T1100Z-211223T0000Z/ Northern Somerset-Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot- Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington- Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Greenville, Monson, Blanchard, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 1209 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected, except mainly all snow north of Greenville. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches north of Greenville, otherwise up to 5 inches of snow, sleet accumulations of around one half of an inch, and ice accumulations of around one quarter of an inch expected across the rest of the advisory area. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Interior DownEast, North Woods and Penobscot Valley Maine. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$
358 WWUS41 KCAR 220723 WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 223 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 MEZ010-221530- /O.UPG.KCAR.WW.Y.0021.211222T1100Z-211223T0000Z/ /O.EXB.KCAR.WS.W.0007.211222T1400Z-211223T0000Z/ Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 223 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches, sleet accumulations of around one third of an inch, and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch expected. * WHERE...Central Piscataquis County. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel extremely dangerous. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ001-004-221530- /O.EXT.KCAR.WS.W.0007.211222T1400Z-211223T0000Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northern Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, and Mount Katahdin 223 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Heavy mixed precipitation expected towards Millinocket and Houlton. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Towards Millinocket and Houlton, sleet accumulations of around one half of an inch and ice accumulations of around two tenths of an inch expected. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook and Northern Piscatquis Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. 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. && $$ MEZ002-005-006-221530- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0007.211222T1400Z-211223T0500Z/ Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Including the cities of Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Ashland, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, and Smyrna Mills 223 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow. Heavy mixed precipitation expected towards Millinocket and Houlton. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Towards Millinocket and Houlton, sleet accumulations of around one half of an inch and ice accumulations of around two tenths of an inch expected. * WHERE...Northeast Aroostook, Northern Penobscot and Southeast Aroostook Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM Wednesday to midnight EST Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel extremely dangerous. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ003-011-015>017-031-032-221530- /O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0021.211222T1100Z-211223T0000Z/ Northern Somerset-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot- Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Southern Piscataquis- Northern Washington- Including the cities of Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 223 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, sleet accumulations of around one half of an inch, and ice accumulations of up to two tenths of an inch expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Interior DownEast, North Woods and Penobscot Valley Maine. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 7 PM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ CB
700 WWUS41 KCAR 221104 WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 604 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 MEZ002-005-006-221915- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0007.211222T1400Z-211223T0500Z/ Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Including the cities of Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Ashland, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, and Smyrna Mills 604 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow. Heavy mixed precipitation expected towards Millinocket and Houlton. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Towards Millinocket and Houlton, sleet accumulations of around one half of an inch, and ice accumulations of around two tenths of an inch expected, which will likely keep the total snow accumulations toward the lower end of the range. * WHERE...Northeast Aroostook, Northern Penobscot and Southeast Aroostook Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM Wednesday to midnight EST Wednesday night. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel extremely dangerous. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ001-004-010-221915- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0007.211222T1400Z-211223T0000Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northern Piscataquis-Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 604 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Heavy mixed precipitation expected in parts of central Piscataquis County. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. Sleet accumulations of around one half of an inch and ice accumulations of around two tenths of an inch expected, mainly across central Piscataquis County. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook and Northern and Central Piscatquis Counties. * WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel extremely dangerous. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ003-011-015>017-031-032-221915- /O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-211223T0000Z/ Northern Somerset-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot- Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Southern Piscataquis- Northern Washington- Including the cities of Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 604 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, sleet accumulations of around one half of an inch, and ice accumulations of up to two tenths of an inch expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Interior DownEast, North Woods and Penobscot Valley Maine. * WHEN...Through 7 PM EST Wednesday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning and evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ CB
989 WWUS41 KCAR 221502 WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1002 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 MEZ002-005-006-222315- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211223T0500Z/ Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Including the cities of Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Ashland, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, and Smyrna Mills 1002 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Snow. Heavy mixed precipitation expected towards Millinocket and Houlton. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Towards Millinocket and Houlton, sleet accumulations of around one half of an inch, and ice accumulations of around two tenths of an inch expected, which will likely keep the total snow accumulations toward the lower end of the range. * WHERE...Northeast Aroostook, Southeast Aroostook and Northern Penobscot Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel extremely dangerous. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ001-004-010-222315- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211223T0000Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northern Piscataquis-Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 1002 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Heavy mixed precipitation expected in parts of central Piscataquis County. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. Sleet accumulations of around one half of an inch and ice accumulations of around two tenths of an inch expected, mainly across central Piscataquis County. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Northern Piscataquis and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel extremely dangerous. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ003-011-015>017-031-032-222315- /O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-211223T0000Z/ Northern Somerset-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot- Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Southern Piscataquis- Northern Washington- Including the cities of Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 1002 AM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches...mostly in Somerset and Piscataquis counties, sleet accumulations of around one half of an inch, and ice accumulations of up one quarter of an inch expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Interior DownEast, North Woods and Penobscot Valley Maine. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$
831 WWUS41 KCAR 221956 WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 256 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 MEZ002-005-006-230400- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211223T0500Z/ Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Including the cities of Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Ashland, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, and Smyrna Mills 256 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...now. Heavy mixed precipitation expected towards Millinocket and Houlton. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Towards Millinocket and Houlton, sleet accumulations of around one half of an inch, and ice accumulations of around two tenths of an inch expected, which will likely keep the total snow accumulations toward the lower end of the range. * WHERE...Northeast Aroostook, Southeast Aroostook and Northern Penobscot Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel extremely dangerous. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ001-004-010-230000- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211223T0000Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northern Piscataquis-Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 256 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Snow. Heavy mixed precipitation expected in parts of central Piscataquis County. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches. Sleet accumulations of around one half of an inch and ice accumulations of around two tenths of an inch expected, mainly across central Piscataquis County. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook, Northern Piscataquis and Central Piscataquis Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel extremely dangerous. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ003-011-015>017-031-032-230000- /O.CON.KCAR.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-211223T0000Z/ Northern Somerset-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot- Interior Hancock-Central Washington-Southern Piscataquis- Northern Washington- Including the cities of Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, Guilford, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 256 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches...mostly in Somerset and Piscataquis counties, sleet accumulations of around one half of an inch, and ice accumulations of up one quarter of an inch expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Interior DownEast, North Woods and Penobscot Valley Maine. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$
092 WWUS41 KCAR 222359 WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 659 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 MEZ001-004-010-230100- /O.EXP.KCAR.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211223T0000Z/ Northwest Aroostook-Northern Piscataquis-Central Piscataquis- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, Frenchville, Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Churchill Dam, Mount Katahdin, Greenville, Monson, and Blanchard 659 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM EST THIS EVENING... The heaviest precipitation has moved further east. $$ MEZ003-011-015-016-031-230100- /O.CAN.KCAR.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-211223T0000Z/ Northern Somerset-Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot- Interior Hancock-Southern Piscataquis- Including the cities of Baker Lake, Billy-Jack Depot, Lincoln, Howland, Springfield, Bangor, Brewer, Orono, Old Town, Amherst, Aurora, Dedham, Eastbrook, Great Pond, Dover-Foxcroft, Milo, and Guilford 659 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... The heaviest precipitation has moved further east. $$ MEZ002-005-006-230500- /O.CON.KCAR.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211223T0500Z/ Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Including the cities of Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Ashland, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, and Smyrna Mills 659 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Now. Heavy mixed precipitation expected towards Millinocket and Houlton. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches. Towards Millinocket and Houlton, sleet accumulations of around one half of an inch, and ice accumulations of around two tenths of an inch expected, which will likely keep the total snow accumulations toward the lower end of the range. * WHERE...Northeast Aroostook, Southeast Aroostook and Northern Penobscot Counties. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet and ice will make travel extremely dangerous. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ017-032-230500- /O.EXT.KCAR.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-211223T0500Z/ Central Washington-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 659 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT... * WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 5 inches...mostly in Somerset and Piscataquis counties, sleet accumulations of around one half of an inch, and ice accumulations of up one quarter of an inch expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central Highlands, Far Eastern, Interior DownEast, North Woods and Penobscot Valley Maine. * WHEN...Until midnight EST tonight. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Expect slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$
883 WWUS41 KCAR 230315 WSWCAR URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Caribou ME 1015 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 MEZ002-005-006-231115- /O.CAN.KCAR.WS.W.0007.000000T0000Z-211223T0500Z/ /O.NEW.KCAR.WW.Y.0022.211223T0900Z-211223T2100Z/ Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook- Including the cities of Presque Isle, Caribou, Van Buren, Mars Hill, Ashland, Millinocket, East Millinocket, Patten, Medway, Houlton, Hodgdon, Sherman, and Smyrna Mills 1015 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY... ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Blowing and drifting snow expected, possibly reducing visibilities to less than 1/2 mile. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Northeast Aroostook, Northern Penobscot and Southeast Aroostook Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause localized hazardous travel. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Power outages are possible. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. The latest road conditions for Maine can be obtained by going to newengland511.org. && $$ MEZ017-032-230415- /O.CAN.KCAR.WW.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-211223T0500Z/ Central Washington-Northern Washington- Including the cities of Calais, Grand Lake Stream, Wesley, Princeton, Danforth, Vanceboro, and Topsfield 1015 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Precipitation has ended. Temperatures will cool off overnight. $$ MEZ001-231115- /O.NEW.KCAR.WW.Y.0022.211223T0900Z-211223T2100Z/ Northwest Aroostook- Including the cities of Allagash, Clayton Lake, Madawaska, Fort Kent, and Frenchville 1015 PM EST Wed Dec 22 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EST THURSDAY... * WHAT...Blowing snow and drifting snow expected, possibly reducing visibilities to less than 1/2 mile. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Northwest Aroostook County. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM EST Thursday. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and cause localized hazardous travel. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. Power outages are possible. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Winter Weather Advisory for blowing snow means that visibilities will be limited due to strong winds blowing snow around. Use caution when traveling, especially in open areas. 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 weather advisory 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 weather advisory went out at Dec 21, 12:37 PM EST, 3 hours 11 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Dec 21, 12:37 PM EST, 3 hours 11 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1237 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021
.SYNOPSIS...
A cold front will cross the area this morning. High pressure
will briefly build into the region this evening before moving
east tonight. Low pressure will strengthen southeast of the
area Wednesday and lift across the Maritimes Wednesday night.
High pressure will build over the area Thursday into Friday. A
warm front will approach the area this weekend.
&&
.NEAR TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
1230pm update:
First issue is the cold front exiting Aroostook County in the
next two hours. Expect scattered snow showers and blowing snow
in the open agricultural areas of Aroostook County and northern
Penobscot County. The winds will persist into late afternoon,
but quickly diminish in the evening. Temperatures will be
dropping behind the front.
Radiational cooling will be the second issue this morning with
temps rapidly dropping, but should stabilize by midnight due to
increasing clouds.
The third issue...with the most impact across the forecast
area...is tomorrow's storm. It's a very dynamic situation. A
baroclinic zone is expected to rapidly set up over the area as a
northern stream shortwave approaches and begins to develop neg
tilt. Deep southern stream moisture is pulled northward and
moderate precip develops across the area. P-type and amounts
remain a challenge. Aroostook County will receive mostly snow
and the greatest amounts will be in the NE corner of the county
where up to 10 inches is possible. The mixed precip corridor is
expected across southern Piscataquis and Penobscot counties
towards northern Washington County and the southern tip of
Aroostook County. This corridor will maintain freezing rain and
sleet throughout much of the event and it looks like up to an
inch of mixed sleet and freezing rain could result. Further
south along the coast, all rain is expected. Low level warm
advection is not strong and looks like above freezing temps will
have a hard time moving north of a line from around Bangor
towards a bit north of Calais.
Previous discussion:
Warm air advection ahead of a cold front is producing areas of
light snow across the north early this morning. A strong cold
front west of the Saint Lawrence River early this morning will
approach the western Maine/Quebec border by 12Z. The timing of
the front appears to be an hour or two slower compared to what
most of the guidance was indicating last night. The front will
cross the Caribou/Presque Isle areas by around 15Z and move to
the Downeast coast by 20Z. The main concern will be for snow
showers and perhaps a snow squall with the front and a few hours
of strong wind just behind the front. The lapse rates steepen
and the BTV snow squall parameter is still indicating the
possibility of squalls, although it has backed off just a bit
compared to last night. The most likely areas for heavier snow
showers and a possible squall will be across Aroostook County
and into northern Piscataquis County and northern Penobscot
County. Will plan to issue a heads up special weather statement
early this morning. Although the snow depth is meager with a
lack of deep snow berms, the high fluff factor of the recent
snow will make it easy to blow and drift, especially across open
areas. There could also be short periods, i.e. less than an
hour of intense snowfall rates, although any local accumulations
should remain under 2 inches, but higher amounts can't be ruled
out in very localized squalls. Once the front clears, there may
also be a few streamers that move off the Saint Lawrence River.
All this makes for a very changeable day, but with high
pressure quickly moving in late in the day the wind will rapidly
drop off toward evening.
High pressure crests over the region around 00z Wednesday and moves
rapidly well east of Nova Scotia by 12Z Wednesday morning. During
the course of the night low pressure across the Great Lakes will
move into southwest Quebec as a southern branch low off the south
Carolina coast begins to move up the coast and to a position a few
hundred miles south/southeast of Long Island by 12Z Wednesday
morning. Expect a short window for radiational cooling through late
evening before clouds increase. Most areas remain dry through 09Z
Wednesday, but snow will break out rapidly between 09-12Z across
southern portions of the FA, with mixed precipitation along and
near the coast.
&&
.SHORT TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
Guidance is in better agreement with Wednesday’s winter storm.
Per the day shift, an amplified northern shortwave trough
should phase with the southern shortwave long the Eastern
Seaboard. 00Z Canadian model run shows an increase in QPF along
the phasing boundary, thus increased precip chances in the south
early Wednesday morning. Model and WPC guidance also points to
slightly higher QPF in the southern areas and in previously
forecasted eastern regions. However, some changes in the
Wednesday afternoon temps and QPF has slightly decreased snow
totals. In addition, recent upper air model sounding indicated a
layer of warm air along the transition from rain to snow
Downeast and possibly into Southern Aroostook. Thus, chances of
freezing rain and sleet have been added to the forecast. These
changes do match up fairly well with the 50th percentile for
snow amounts and is in good agreement with WPC. These changes
not impact the Winter Storm Watch that remains in effect for
Wednesday.
By Wednesday night models show the shortwaves sort of merging
and moving eastward, which will taper snow showers to flurries.
As the high pressure behind the low moves in, the pressure
gradients will compress, increasing winds to gusty conditions.
With higher snow ratios possible, areas that received only snow
could see patchy blowing snowing throughout the day on Thursday.
By Thursday night, winds should calm and skies should clear,
allowing temps to drop into single digits, with some temps below
zero in the north.
&&
.LONG TERM /THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY/...
A calmer weather pattern is expected for the holiday weekend as
high pressure settles into the region. Previous Euro runs showed
the possibility of snow on Saturday, however, the 00Z run shows
a lower chance, thus included chance snow Saturday through to
Sunday afternoon. Expected colder temps over the weekend. The
early week should also be calm weather with high pressure moving
back in.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
NEAR TERM: Rapid changes in both ceilings and visibility at the
northern terminals through mid-afternoon with snow showers and
possible snow squalls along with area of blowing and drifting
snow from mid-morning into early to mid afternoon. Conditions
will improve to VFR late this afternoon. Predominately VFR at
the Downeast terminals today and tonight. NW wind will increase
to 15 to 25 knots and gusty today, and rapidly diminish late
afternoon becoming light this evening, and SE 5 to 10 knots by
Wed AM.
SHORT TERM: Wednesday...VFR in the morning, becoming IFR with
snow across the north, a mix around KBGR, and mainly rain at
coastal airports. NE winds 5 to 15 kt, shifting NW. Higher gusts
possible late.
Thursday...VFR with strong NW winds gusting to 35 kts.
Thursday night to Saturday...VFR with light to modestly breezy
NW winds.
&&
.MARINE...
NEAR TERM: A gale warning is in effect through 10 AM this
morning at which time it will need to be transitioned to a
small craft advisory through late this afternoon. Conditions are
expected to drop below SCA levels for a time late this
afternoon into the first half of tonight, but another SCA will
likely be required by late tonight.
SHORT TERM: Winds and seas expected to increase to SCA levels
Wednesday then gales Wednesday night into Thursday. By Thursday
night, winds and seas should decrease below SCA through the
weekend. Visibilities reduced in likely rain on Wednesday.
&&
.CAR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
ME...Winter Storm Watch from Wednesday morning through Wednesday
evening for MEZ001-002-005-006.
MARINE...Small Craft Advisory until 7 PM EST this evening for
ANZ050>052.
&&
Near Term...CB
Short Term...LaFlash
Long Term...LaFlash
Aviation...CB/LaFlash
Marine...CB/LaFlashHazardous weather outlook, Dec 21, 3:24 PM EST, 24 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Caribou ME 324 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021 MEZ001-002-005-006-222030- Northwest Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot- Southeast Aroostook- 324 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine, Far Eastern Maine and Far Northern Maine. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. 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. MEZ003-010-011-015>017-031-032-222030- Northern Somerset-Central Piscataquis-Central Penobscot- Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central Washington- Southern Piscataquis-Northern Washington- 324 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 7 PM EST WEDNESDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Central Highlands Maine, Far Eastern Maine, Interior DownEast Maine, North Woods Maine and Penobscot Valley Maine. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. 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. MEZ004-222030- Northern Piscataquis- 324 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM WEDNESDAY TO MIDNIGHT EST WEDNESDAY NIGHT... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for North Woods Maine. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. 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. MEZ029-030-222030- Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington- 324 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Coastal DownEast Maine. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. ANZ050-051-222030- Coastal Waters from Eastport, ME to Schoodic Point, ME out 25 NM- Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME out 25 NM- 324 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021 ...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY EVENING THROUGH THURSDAY MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic Coastal Waters. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Gale Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures. ANZ052-222030- Intra Coastal Waters from Schoodic Point, ME to Stonington, ME- 324 PM EST Tue Dec 21 2021 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Atlantic Coastal Waters. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Hazardous weather is not expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Dec 21, 11:54 AM EST, 3 hours 54 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Caribou ME
1154 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021
MEZ002-006-211745-
Southeast Aroostook-Northeast Aroostook-
1154 AM EST Tue Dec 21 2021
...An area of heavy snow showers will affect east central Aroostook
County...
At 1152 AM EST...An area of heavy snow showers was along a line
extending from 6 miles southeast of Van Buren to near Smyrna Mills...
and moving east AT 20 MPH.
Locations impacted include...
Presque Isle, Caribou, Houlton, Fort Fairfield, Limestone, Van Buren,
Mapleton, Washburn, Mars Hill, Easton, Woodland, Bridgewater, Smyrna,
Dudley Township, Loring, Scopan, Littleton, Monticello, Blaine and
New Sweden.
This includes the following highways...
US Highway 1 between Littleton and Caribou.
State Highway 11 near Knowles Corner.
* Winds in excess of 25 mph are possible with this area of heavy
snow showers.
* Visibilities will drop quickly to less than a half mile with
snow and blowing snow in this area.
To report impactful winter weather, contact the National Weather
Service office in Caribou, by calling 1-800-909-
5970 or visit https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/report.
Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be
prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra
time when traveling.
LAT...LON 4706 6779 4616 6778 4616 6835 4718 6800
TIME...MOT...LOC 1652Z 264DEG 19KT 4711 6782 4618 6825
LFThe office that day
Everything else NWS Caribou, ME issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 9:24 AM EST | Small Craft Advisory | CAR | 11 hr | |
| Dec 21, 11:54 AM EST | Special Weather Statement | CAR | Aroostook | 51 min |
| Dec 21, 3:42 PM EST | Gale Watch | CAR | 11 hr | |
| Dec 21, 3:48 PM EST | Winter Storm Warning | CAR | Aroostook, Penobscot, Piscataquis | 30 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; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.