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WWUS51 KCAR 281451
SQWCAR

Snow Squall Warning
National Weather Service Caribou ME
951 AM EST Fri Feb 28 2025

MEC003-281515-
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Aroostook ME-
951 AM EST Fri Feb 28 2025

...A SNOW SQUALL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 AM EST FOR EAST
CENTRAL AROOSTOOK COUNTY...

At 951 AM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line
extending from near Easton to 8 miles west of Bridgewater to 7 miles
southeast of Smyrna Mills, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Flash freeze on roads. Whiteout conditions with near zero 
         visibility associated with intense bursts of heavy snow and 
         gusty winds leading to blowing snow. Wind gusts greater 
         than 35 mph.

SOURCE...Radar, ground observations and webcams.

IMPACT...Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous 
         within minutes.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 95 between mile markers 280 and 304.
 US Highway 1 between Cary and Mars Hill.

Locations impacted include...
Presque Isle, Houlton, Mars Hill, Hodgdon, Easton, Island Falls,
Bridgewater, Smyrna, Dudley Township, Smyrna Mills, Cary Plantation,
Littleton, Linneus, Monticello, Oakfield, Blaine, Westfield, New
Limerick, Ludlow, and Merrill.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Wet roadways will quickly freeze. Black ice will cause roads,
bridges, and overpasses to become slick and dangerous. Slow down and
be prepared for a sudden loss of traction.

Reduce speed and turn on headlights! During snow squalls, the
visibility may suddenly drop to near zero in whiteout conditions.

Consider avoiding or delaying travel until the snow squall passes
your location. If you must travel, use extra caution and allow extra
time. Rapid changes in visibility and slick road conditions may lead
to accidents.

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LAT...LON 4601 6826 4651 6809 4662 6792 4663 6779
      4598 6778
TIME...MOT...LOC 1451Z 279DEG 30KT 4663 6773 4644 6801 4605 6807 

SNOW SQUALL...OBSERVED

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