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Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS Gray, ME

January 15, 2021Carroll County, Coos County, New Hampshire; Franklin County, Oxford County, Somerset County, Maine

NWS Gray, ME issued this winter storm warning at Jan 15, 2021, 4:20 PM EST for Carroll County, Coos County, New Hampshire; Franklin County, Oxford County, Somerset County, Maine. It took effect at Jan 16, 2021, 7:00 AM EST. It was in force for 20 hr. 11 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 15, 2021, 4:20 PM EST (21:20 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 16, 2021, 7:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 17, 2021, 3:08 AM EST
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Gray, ME

Counties Franklin County, ME, Oxford County, ME, Somerset County, ME, Carroll County, NH, Coos County, NH

The radar

The Portland,ME radar (KGYX), 99 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:22 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

What was reported inside it

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jan 16, 11:10 AM ESTSNOW 31 N Madison, NH
Jan 16, 11:45 AM ESTSNOW 4.51 Nw Randolph, NH30.7 DEGREES.
Jan 16, 12:05 PM ESTSNOW 62 Wsw South Tamworth, NH5.2 SINCE 6AM.
Jan 16, 12:31 PM ESTSNOW 6.53 Nw Sandwich, NH
Jan 16, 1:00 PM ESTSNOW 6.22 E Randolph, NHAT 1400FT.
Jan 16, 3:06 PM ESTSNOW 5.6Bethel, ME
Jan 16, 4:21 PM ESTSNOW 9.41 Nw Randolph, NH
Jan 16, 5:18 PM ESTSNOW 6.51 N Madison, NH
Jan 16, 6:16 PM ESTSNOW 51 Ene Chesterville, ME
Jan 16, 6:24 PM ESTSNOW 8.14 W Andover, ME
Jan 17, 12:40 AM ESTSNOW 121 Ene Pinkham Notch, NH

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, 9.3 hours before the alert went out and 99 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Gray, ME at 12:00Z on 2021-01-15Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Gray, ME at 12:00Z on 2021-01-15The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 20 square meters per square second.1939587897Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1048 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
38 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
20 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
30 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

989 
WWUS41 KGYX 152120
WSWGYX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
420 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...WINTER STORM ARRIVING TOMORROW AND LASTING THROUGH SATURDAY 
NIGHT...

NHZ001-002-160530-
/O.UPG.KGYX.WW.Y.0001.210116T0500Z-210117T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.WS.W.0002.210116T1200Z-210117T1200Z/
Northern Coos-Southern Coos-
Including the cities of Errol, Millsfield, Colebrook, Berlin, 
Dummer, Milan, York Pond, and Lancaster
420 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 
  12 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Coos and Southern Coos Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures in valleys may not support
  significantly accumulating snow as well over higher elevations,
  above roughly 1500 feet, on Saturday. Therefore, highest 
  snowfall totals of a foot or more are expected over peaks and 
  ridges. Slushy, wet accumulations are expected for valleys. 
  Power outages are possible due to wet and heavy nature of 
  snowfall along with gusty winds during the afternoon and 
  evening.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray..

&&

$$

MEZ007>009-160530-
/O.UPG.KGYX.WS.A.0001.210116T1200Z-210117T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.WS.W.0002.210116T1200Z-210117T1200Z/
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-
Including the cities of Upton, Wilsons Mills, Andover, Byron, 
Middle Dam, Roxbury, South Arm, Coburn Gore, Davis, Oquossoc, 
Rangeley, Avon, Kingfield, Phillips, New Portland, Brassua, 
Long Pond, Moosehead, Pittston Farm, Seboomook, Bingham, 
and Jackman
420 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO 7 AM EST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 
  12 inches expected. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Oxford, Northern Franklin and Central 
  Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures in valleys may not support
  significantly accumulating snow as well as over higher 
  elevations, above roughly 1500 feet, on Saturday. Therefore, 
  highest snowfall totals of a foot or more are expected over 
  peaks and ridges. Slushy, wet accumulations are expected for 
  valleys. Power outages are possible due to wet and heavy nature 
  of snowfall along with gusty winds during the afternoon and 
  evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray..

&&

$$

NHZ011-160530-
/O.EXA.KGYX.WW.Y.0001.210116T0500Z-210116T1800Z/
Cheshire-
Including the cities of Gilsum, Keene, Marlow, Sullivan, Surry, 
and Jaffrey
420 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO
1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow and sleet expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 2 to 4 inches and sleet accumulations of around 1/4 of an 
  inch expected.

* WHERE...Cheshire County.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 1 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures in valleys may not support
  accumulating snow as well as over higher elevations, above 
  roughly 1000 feet, on Saturday. Therefore, highest snowfall 
  totals are expected over peaks and ridges with slushy, wet 
  accumulations are expected for valleys. Isolated power outages 
  are possible due to heavy, wet nature of snowfall combined with 
  gusty winds during the late morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray..

&&

$$

NHZ003>005-007-160530-
/O.CON.KGYX.WW.Y.0001.210116T0500Z-210116T1800Z/
Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll-Southern Grafton-Sullivan-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Lincoln, Littleton, 
Sugar Hill, Thornton, Waterville Valley, Woodstock, Jackson, 
North Conway, Albany, Conway, Chatham, Crawford Notch, Lebanon, 
Lyme, Ashland, Ellsworth, Holderness, Plymouth, Rumney, 
Claremont, Cornish, Unity, Croydon, Goshen, Grantham, Lempster, 
Newport, and Charlestown
420 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow and sleet expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of 1 to 7 inches and sleet accumulations of between 1/10 and 
  2/10 of an inch expected. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Grafton, Northern Carroll, Southern Grafton 
  and Sullivan Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 1 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures in valleys may not support
  accumulating snow as well as over higher elevations, above 
  roughly 1000 feet, on Saturday. Therefore, highest snowfall 
  totals are expected over peaks and ridges with slushy, wet 
  accumulations are expected for valleys. Isolated power outages 
  are possible due to heavy, wet nature of snowfall combined with 
  gusty winds during the late morning and afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray..

&&

$$
7 follow-up statements
902 
WWUS41 KGYX 160202
WSWGYX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
902 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...WINTER STORM ARRIVING TOMORROW AND LASTING THROUGH SATURDAY
NIGHT...

MEZ007>009-NHZ001-002-161100-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0002.210116T1200Z-210117T1200Z/
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Northern Coos-
Southern Coos-
Including the cities of Upton, Wilsons Mills, Andover, Byron, 
Middle Dam, Roxbury, South Arm, Coburn Gore, Davis, Oquossoc, 
Rangeley, Avon, Kingfield, Phillips, New Portland, Brassua, 
Long Pond, Moosehead, Pittston Farm, Seboomook, Bingham, Jackman,
Errol, Millsfield, Colebrook, Berlin, Dummer, Milan, York Pond, 
and Lancaster
902 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM SATURDAY TO
7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 12
  inches expected, mainly in the high elevations. Winds gusting 
  as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Coos County New Hampshire and the mountains of northwest
  Maine.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Snow covered roads will create difficult travel
  conditions. Heavy wet snow may cause downed tree limbs and cause
  power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower elevations may see significantly less
  accumulation while the peaks and ridges see the most.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray..

&&

$$

NHZ003>005-007-011-161100-
/O.CON.KGYX.WW.Y.0001.210116T0500Z-210116T1800Z/
Northern Grafton-Northern Carroll-Southern Grafton-Sullivan-
Cheshire-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Lincoln, Littleton, 
Sugar Hill, Thornton, Waterville Valley, Woodstock, Jackson, 
North Conway, Albany, Conway, Chatham, Crawford Notch, Lebanon, 
Lyme, Ashland, Ellsworth, Holderness, Plymouth, Rumney, 
Claremont, Cornish, Unity, Croydon, Goshen, Grantham, Lempster, 
Newport, Charlestown, Gilsum, Keene, Marlow, Sullivan, Surry, 
and Jaffrey
902 PM EST Fri Jan 15 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT
TONIGHT TO 1 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 7
  inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Grafton, Northern Carroll, Southern Grafton, 
  Cheshire and Sullivan Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 1 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Snow covered roads will lead to slippery road 
  conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower elevations may see significantly less
  accumulation while the peaks and ridges see the most.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray..

&&

$$
519 
WWUS41 KGYX 160813
WSWGYX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
313 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WINTER STORM TODAY AND TONIGHT...

NHZ004-161615-
/O.UPG.KGYX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T1800Z/
/O.EXA.KGYX.WS.W.0002.210116T1200Z-210117T1200Z/
Northern Carroll-
Including the cities of Jackson, North Conway, Albany, Conway, 
Chatham, and Crawford Notch
313 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM
EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 10
  inches expected depending on elevation. The higher amounts will
  be at the highest elevations.

* WHERE...Northern Carroll County.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Snow covered roads will lead to slippery road 
  conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Valley floors will see significantly less 
  accumulation while the peaks and ridges see the most. Some power
  outages will be possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray..

&&

$$

MEZ007>009-NHZ001-002-161615-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0002.210116T1200Z-210117T1200Z/
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Northern Coos-
Southern Coos-
Including the cities of Upton, Wilsons Mills, Andover, Byron, 
Middle Dam, Roxbury, South Arm, Coburn Gore, Davis, Oquossoc, 
Rangeley, Avon, Kingfield, Phillips, New Portland, Brassua, 
Long Pond, Moosehead, Pittston Farm, Seboomook, Bingham, Jackman,
Errol, Millsfield, Colebrook, Berlin, Dummer, Milan, York Pond, 
and Lancaster
313 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING
TO 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 14
  inches expected depending on elevation. The higher amounts will
  be at the highest elevations. Winds gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Coos County New Hampshire and the mountains of 
  northwest Maine.

* WHEN...From 7 AM Saturday to 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Snow covered roads will create difficult travel 
  conditions. Heavy wet snow may cause downed tree limbs and 
  cause power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower elevations may see significantly 
  less accumulation while the peaks and ridges see the most.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray..

&&

$$

MEZ012-013-161615-
/O.EXB.KGYX.WW.Y.0001.210116T1200Z-210117T0000Z/
Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-
Including the cities of Bethel, Bryant Pond, Hanover, 
Locke Mills, Milton, Newry, Rumford, Norway, Fryeburg, Oxford, 
Farmington, New Sharon, New Vineyard, Temple, Wilton, 
Chesterville, and Jay
313 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO
7 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6
  inches expected depending on elevation. The higher amounts will
  be at the highest elevations.

* WHERE...Southern Oxford and Southern Franklin Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Snow covered roads will lead to slippery road 
  conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower elevations may see significantly less
  accumulation while the peaks and ridges see the most. Some power
  outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray..

&&

$$

NHZ003-005-007-011-161615-
/O.CON.KGYX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T1800Z/
Northern Grafton-Southern Grafton-Sullivan-Cheshire-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Lincoln, Littleton, 
Sugar Hill, Thornton, Waterville Valley, Woodstock, Lebanon, 
Lyme, Ashland, Ellsworth, Holderness, Plymouth, Rumney, 
Claremont, Cornish, Unity, Croydon, Goshen, Grantham, Lempster, 
Newport, Charlestown, Gilsum, Keene, Marlow, Sullivan, Surry, 
and Jaffrey
313 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Wet snow and sleet. Storm total of 1 to 8 inches expected
  depending on elevation. The higher amounts will be at the
  highest elevations. Lower elevations will see the least. Winds
  gusting as high as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Grafton, Northern Carroll, Southern Grafton, 
  Cheshire and Sullivan Counties.

* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 1 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Snow covered roads will lead to slippery road 
  conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower elevations will see significantly 
  less accumulation while the peaks and ridges see the most. Some 
  power outages will be possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray..

&&

$$
961 
WWUS41 KGYX 161629
WSWGYX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1129 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WINTER STORM TODAY AND TONIGHT...

MEZ007>009-NHZ001-002-004-170030-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210117T1200Z/
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Northern Coos-
Southern Coos-Northern Carroll-
Including the cities of Upton, Wilsons Mills, Andover, Byron, 
Middle Dam, Roxbury, South Arm, Coburn Gore, Davis, Oquossoc, 
Rangeley, Avon, Kingfield, Phillips, New Portland, Brassua, 
Long Pond, Moosehead, Pittston Farm, Seboomook, Bingham, Jackman,
Errol, Millsfield, Colebrook, Berlin, Dummer, Milan, York Pond, 
Lancaster, Jackson, North Conway, Albany, Conway, Chatham, 
and Crawford Notch
1129 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 11 
  inches for a storm total of 4 to 14 inches. Winds gusting as 
  high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northern New Hampshire and west central 
  and western Maine.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Valley floors will see significantly less
  accumulation while the peaks and ridges see the most. Some power
  outages will be possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray..

&&

$$

NHZ003-005-007-011-161800-
/O.CON.KGYX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T1800Z/
Northern Grafton-Southern Grafton-Sullivan-Cheshire-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Lincoln, Littleton, 
Sugar Hill, Thornton, Waterville Valley, Woodstock, Lebanon, 
Lyme, Ashland, Ellsworth, Holderness, Plymouth, Rumney, 
Claremont, Cornish, Unity, Croydon, Goshen, Grantham, Lempster, 
Newport, Charlestown, Gilsum, Keene, Marlow, Sullivan, Surry, 
and Jaffrey
1129 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Wet snow and sleet. Additional snow accumulations of up 
  to two inches for a storm total of 1 to 11 inches and sleet 
  accumulations of between 1/10 and 2/10 of an inch. Winds 
  gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Grafton, Southern Grafton, Cheshire and 
  Sullivan Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower elevations may see significantly less
  accumulation while the peaks and ridges see the most. Isolated
  power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray..

&&

$$

MEZ012-013-170000-
/O.CON.KGYX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210117T0000Z/
Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-
Including the cities of Bethel, Bryant Pond, Hanover, 
Locke Mills, Milton, Newry, Rumford, Norway, Fryeburg, Oxford, 
Farmington, New Sharon, New Vineyard, Temple, Wilton, 
Chesterville, and Jay
1129 AM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 8 
  inches for a storm total up to 11 inches. Winds gusting as 
  high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Franklin and Southern Oxford Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower elevations may see significantly less
  accumulation while the peaks and ridges see the most. Isolated
  power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray..

&&

$$
107 
WWUS41 KGYX 161759
WSWGYX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
1259 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WINTER STORM TODAY AND TONIGHT...

NHZ003-005-007-011-161900-
/O.CAN.KGYX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210116T1800Z/
Northern Grafton-Southern Grafton-Sullivan-Cheshire-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Lincoln, Littleton, 
Sugar Hill, Thornton, Waterville Valley, Woodstock, Lebanon, 
Lyme, Ashland, Ellsworth, Holderness, Plymouth, Rumney, 
Claremont, Cornish, Unity, Croydon, Goshen, Grantham, Lempster, 
Newport, Charlestown, Gilsum, Keene, Marlow, Sullivan, Surry, 
and Jaffrey
1259 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Snow has transitioned to rain for most places and is becoming 
more scattered in nature. Additional, light snowfall is expected
over higher terrain tonight.

$$

MEZ007>009-NHZ001-002-004-170200-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210117T1200Z/
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Northern Coos-
Southern Coos-Northern Carroll-
Including the cities of Upton, Wilsons Mills, Andover, Byron, 
Middle Dam, Roxbury, South Arm, Coburn Gore, Davis, Oquossoc, 
Rangeley, Avon, Kingfield, Phillips, New Portland, Brassua, 
Long Pond, Moosehead, Pittston Farm, Seboomook, Bingham, Jackman,
Errol, Millsfield, Colebrook, Berlin, Dummer, Milan, York Pond, 
Lancaster, Jackson, North Conway, Albany, Conway, Chatham, 
and Crawford Notch
1259 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 9 
  inches for a storm total of 4 to 13 inches. Winds gusting as 
  high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of northern New Hampshire and west central 
  and western Maine.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Valley floors will see significantly less 
  accumulation while the peaks and ridges see the most. Some 
  power outages will be possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray..

&&

$$

MEZ012-013-170000-
/O.CON.KGYX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210117T0000Z/
Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-
Including the cities of Bethel, Bryant Pond, Hanover, 
Locke Mills, Milton, Newry, Rumford, Norway, Fryeburg, Oxford, 
Farmington, New Sharon, New Vineyard, Temple, Wilton, 
Chesterville, and Jay
1259 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to 6 
  inches for a storm total up to 10 inches. Winds gusting as 
  high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Franklin and Southern Oxford Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower elevations may see significantly 
  less accumulation while the peaks and ridges see the most. 
  Isolated power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray..

&&

$$
315 
WWUS41 KGYX 162041
WSWGYX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
341 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WINTER STORM COMES TO AN END TONIGHT...

MEZ007>009-NHZ001-002-004-170445-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210117T1200Z/
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Northern Coos-
Southern Coos-Northern Carroll-
Including the cities of Upton, Wilsons Mills, Andover, Byron, 
Middle Dam, Roxbury, South Arm, Coburn Gore, Davis, Oquossoc, 
Rangeley, Avon, Kingfield, Phillips, New Portland, Brassua, 
Long Pond, Moosehead, Pittston Farm, Seboomook, Bingham, Jackman,
Errol, Millsfield, Colebrook, Berlin, Dummer, Milan, York Pond, 
Lancaster, Jackson, North Conway, Albany, Conway, Chatham, 
and Crawford Notch
341 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 7 
  inches for a storm total of 4 to 13 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of northern New Hampshire and west central 
  and western Maine.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Valley floors will see significantly less
  accumulation while the peaks and ridges see the most. Some power
  outages will be possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray..

&&

$$

MEZ012-013-170000-
/O.CON.KGYX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210117T0000Z/
Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-
Including the cities of Bethel, Bryant Pond, Hanover, 
Locke Mills, Milton, Newry, Rumford, Norway, Fryeburg, Oxford, 
Farmington, New Sharon, New Vineyard, Temple, Wilton, 
Chesterville, and Jay
341 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches
  for a storm total 4 to 9 inches.

* WHERE...Southern Franklin and Southern Oxford Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lower elevations may see significantly 
  less accumulation while the peaks and ridges see the most. 
  Isolated power outages are possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray..

&&

$$
374 
WWUS41 KGYX 162335
WSWGYX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
635 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WINTER STORM COMES TO AN END TONIGHT...

NHZ004-170045-
/O.CAN.KGYX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210117T1200Z/
Northern Carroll-
Including the cities of Jackson, North Conway, Albany, Conway, 
Chatham, and Crawford Notch
635 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

The heavy snow has ended.

$$

MEZ012-013-170045-
/O.CAN.KGYX.WW.Y.0001.000000T0000Z-210117T0000Z/
Southern Oxford-Southern Franklin-
Including the cities of Bethel, Bryant Pond, Hanover, 
Locke Mills, Milton, Newry, Rumford, Norway, Fryeburg, Oxford, 
Farmington, New Sharon, New Vineyard, Temple, Wilton, 
Chesterville, and Jay
635 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Significant snowfall has ended.

$$

MEZ007>009-NHZ001-002-170745-
/O.CON.KGYX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210117T1200Z/
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Northern Coos-
Southern Coos-
Including the cities of Upton, Wilsons Mills, Andover, Byron, 
Middle Dam, Roxbury, South Arm, Coburn Gore, Davis, Oquossoc, 
Rangeley, Avon, Kingfield, Phillips, New Portland, Brassua, 
Long Pond, Moosehead, Pittston Farm, Seboomook, Bingham, Jackman,
Errol, Millsfield, Colebrook, Berlin, Dummer, Milan, York Pond, 
and Lancaster
635 PM EST Sat Jan 16 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 4 
  inches for a storm total of 4 to 13 inches.

* WHERE...Coos County New Hampshire and the mountains of northwest
  Maine.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Snow covered roads will create difficult travel
  conditions. Heavy wet snow may cause downed tree limbs and cause
  power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While the bulk of the heavy snow at higher
  elevations has ended, additional snow showers may bring another
  few inches even to the valley floors.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. 

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray..

&&

$$
448 
WWUS41 KGYX 170808
WSWGYX

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Gray ME
308 AM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...ACCUMULATING SNOW CONTINUES TODAY...

MEZ007>009-NHZ001-002-171700-
/O.CAN.KGYX.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-210117T1200Z/
/O.NEW.KGYX.WW.Y.0002.210117T0808Z-210117T1700Z/
Northern Oxford-Northern Franklin-Central Somerset-Northern Coos-
Southern Coos-
Including the cities of Upton, Wilsons Mills, Andover, Byron, 
Middle Dam, Roxbury, South Arm, Coburn Gore, Davis, Oquossoc, 
Rangeley, Avon, Kingfield, Phillips, New Portland, Brassua, 
Long Pond, Moosehead, Pittston Farm, Seboomook, Bingham, Jackman,
Errol, Millsfield, Colebrook, Berlin, Dummer, Milan, York Pond, 
and Lancaster
308 AM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 inches at 
  lower elevations, and 3 to 6 inches at higher elevations, 
  especially west facing slopes. A few squalls may reduce 
  visibilities to less that a quarter mile. Winds gusting as high 
  as 30 mph.

* WHERE...In New Hampshire, Northern Coos and Southern Coos 
  Counties. In Maine, Northern Oxford, Northern Franklin and 
  Central Somerset Counties.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray..

&&

$$

NHZ003-171700-
/O.NEW.KGYX.WW.Y.0002.210117T0808Z-210117T1700Z/
Northern Grafton-
Including the cities of Bethlehem, Lincoln, Littleton, 
Sugar Hill, Thornton, Waterville Valley, and Woodstock
308 AM EST Sun Jan 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches at
  lower elevations, and 3 to 6 inches at higher elevations,
  especially west facing slopes. A few squalls may reduce
  visibilities to less that a quarter mile. Winds gusting as high
  as 30 mph.

* WHERE...Northern Grafton County.

* WHEN...Until noon EST today.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

For a more precise forecast for your specific location...go to
www.weather.gov/gray..

&&

$$

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 15, 6:49 AM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryGYXCarroll, Cheshire, Coos, Grafton, Sullivan36 hr
Jan 15, 4:00 PM ESTWind AdvisoryGYXRockingham24 hr
Jan 15, 4:04 PM ESTCoastal Flood WatchGYXRockingham11 hr
Jan 15, 3:14 AM ESTGale WarningGYX37 hr
Jan 15, 3:18 AM ESTWinter Storm WatchGYXFranklin, Oxford, Somerset13 hr

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in Maine, 2021Winter Storm Warnings in New Hampshire, 2021Every winter storm warning in 2021

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.