Winter Weather Warnings / Watches / Advisories
Issued by NWS Caribou, ME
Issued by NWS Caribou, ME
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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Caribou ME
559 AM EST Mon Jan 20 2025
MEZ004-010-031-201200-
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Northern Piscataquis-Central Piscataquis-Southern Piscataquis-
Including the cities of Greenville, Blanchard, Guilford, Monson,
Baxter St Park, Chamberlain Lake, Dover-Foxcroft, Mount Katahdin,
Milo, and Churchill Dam
559 AM EST Mon Jan 20 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
The bulk of the accumulating snow has moved east and out of the
area, so the advisory has been cancelled for Piscataquis county.
Light snow may linger through sunrise. Be aware that gusty winds may
continue to cause drifting and impact cleanup efforts.
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MEZ011-015>017-029-030-032-201800-
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Central Penobscot-Southern Penobscot-Interior Hancock-Central
Washington-Coastal Hancock-Coastal Washington-Northern Washington-
Including the cities of Eastport, Bangor, Topsfield, Lincoln,
Great Pond, Machias, Wesley, Princeton, Ellsworth, Grand Lake
Stream, Calais, Old Town, Eastbrook, Howland, Cherryfield,
Aurora, Castine, Brewer, Orono, Orland, Dedham, Vanceboro,
Bucksport, Danforth, Perry, Bar Harbor, Amherst, and Springfield
559 AM EST Mon Jan 20 2025
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations around 1 inch.
Winds gusting up to 30 to 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of Coastal DownEast, Interior DownEast, and
Penobscot Valley Maine
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
could reduce visibility and lead to significant drifting. These
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning 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.
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MEZ002-005-006-201800-
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Northeast Aroostook-Northern Penobscot-Southeast Aroostook-
Including the cities of Caribou, Van Buren, Ashland, Millinocket,
East Millinocket, Houlton, Smyrna Mills, Sherman, Medway, Presque
Isle, Patten, Mars Hill, and Hodgdon
559 AM EST Mon Jan 20 2025
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS
AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.
* WHERE...Northern Penobscot, Southeast Aroostook, and Northeast
Aroostook Counties.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Patchy blowing snow
could reduce visibility and lead to drifting. These hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
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.
Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
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AStrauser