Winter Weather Advisories

Urgent - weather message
National weather service peachtree city ga
755 am eastern standard time mon nov 17 2008
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Including the cities of, calhoun, dahlonega, cleveland,
Rome, cartersville, gainesville, marietta, atlanta,
Lawrenceville, carrollton, douglasville, east point,
Decatur, conyers, covington, newnan, peachtree city, griffin
755 am eastern standard time mon nov 17 2008
, freeze warning remains in effect from 1 am to 9 am est
Tuesday,
, freeze watch remains in effect from tuesday evening through
Wednesday morning,
, freeze warning will expire at 8 am eastern standard time this morning,
A freeze warning remains in effect from 1 am to 9 am eastern standard
time tuesday.
A freeze watch remains in effect from tuesday evening through
Wednesday morning.
A strong canadian cold front will bring a renewed surge of cold
Air into the region tuesday. Canadian high pressure will settle
Over the region by wednesday morning. A hard freeze is expected
Across most of north and central georgia late tuesday night and
Early wednesday, with temperatures below freezing for up to 10
Hours in parts of north georgia. Temperatures early wednesday will
Range from around 20 in the northeast mountains to near 30 from
Columbus, to americus, to vidalia.
A freeze warning means freezing temperatures are forecast to
Threaten outdoor plants. Those with agricultural interests in the
Warned area are advised to harvest or protect tender vegetation.
A freeze watch means conditions are favorable for a freeze event
In and close to the watch area. Those with agricultural interests
In the watch area should make preparations to protect sensitive
Vegetation and young trees.
Special weather statement
National weather service northern indiana
1135 am eastern standard time mon nov 17 2008
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Including the cities of, michigan city, la porte, south bend,
Mishawaka, elkhart, goshen, lagrange, topeka, kendallville,
Ligonier, knox, north judson, plymouth, bremen, warsaw,
Winona lake, niles, benton harbor, st. Joseph, buchanan,
Dowagiac, cassopolis, sturgis, three rivers
1135 am eastern standard time mon nov 17 2008 /1035 am cst mon nov 17 2008/
Lake effect snow squalls will continue to move into southwest
Lower michigan and northwest indiana through the afternoon with
Signficant snow accumulations expected. Through 2 pm est, the
Heaviest snow bands will be most intense west of a line from three
Rivers michigan to goshen indiana, and north of a line from
Goshen to laporte.
Sudden visibility restrictions to near one quarter mile can be
Expected in the heaviest snow showers. Roads will quickly become
Snow covered, slick and hazardous through the afternoon with
Temperatures hovering around freezing.
More details on warnings and advisories can be found in winter
Weather products, available online at
www.weather.gov/iwx
.
Urgent - winter weather message
National weather service northern indiana
1027 am eastern standard time mon nov 17 2008
, first significant lake effect snow storm of the season,
.much colder air will continue to spread south across the great
Lakes into tuesday. Ongoing lake effect snow squalls will
Continue to expand and intensify across southwest michigan and
Northern indiana through this afternoon and evening with locally
Heavy snow expected tonight and tuesday. Lake effect snow squalls
Will mainly affect portions of southwest michigan through this
Afternoon with severe restrictions to visibility to near zero
Possible in portions of berrien and cass counties, this includes
Sections of interstate 94. The lake effect showers are then
Expected to shift west and south into portions of western
Berrien, saint joseph and la porte counties, organizing into an
Intense single band heavy snow event. Snowfall rates of 2 to 4
Inches per hour are possible, mainly late tonight and tuesday
Morning over extreme southwest michigan and far northwest
Indiana, with visibilities reduced to near zero at times along
Interstate 94 and the indiana toll road.
Total accumulations in some areas, especially across
Southwestern berrien county and much of la porte county, could
Exceed 12 inches.
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Including the cities of, michigan city, la porte, south bend,
Mishawaka, knox, north judson, plymouth, bremen
1027 am eastern standard time mon nov 17 2008 /927 am cst mon nov 17 2008/
, lake effect snow watch remains in effect from 7 pm eastern standard
time /6 pm
Cst/ this evening through tuesday afternoon,
A lake effect snow watch remains in effect from 7 pm eastern standard
time /6 pm
Cst/ this evening through tuesday afternoon.
Significant lake effect snowfall is possible tonight. Snowfall
Rates of 2 to 4 inches per hour may result in several inches of
Snow by tuesday afternoon. There is the potential for 6 to 12
Inches of snowfall with this event, with locally higher amounts.
Listen to noaa weather radio or your local media for later updates
On this situation.
A lake effect snow watch means there is a potential for a large
Amount of snow in only a few hours. Visibilities and depth of
Snow can vary greatly, impacting travel significantly. Continue
To monitor the latest forecasts.
Urgent - winter weather message
National weather service northern indiana
1027 am eastern standard time mon nov 17 2008
, first significant lake effect snow storm of the season,
.much colder air will continue to spread south across the great
Lakes into tuesday. Ongoing lake effect snow squalls will
Continue to expand and intensify across southwest michigan and
Northern indiana through this afternoon and evening with locally
Heavy snow expected tonight and tuesday. Lake effect snow squalls
Will mainly affect portions of southwest michigan through this
Afternoon with severe restrictions to visibility to near zero
Possible in portions of berrien and cass counties, this includes
Sections of interstate 94. The lake effect showers are then
Expected to shift west and south into portions of western
Berrien, saint joseph and la porte counties, organizing into an
Intense single band heavy snow event. Snowfall rates of 2 to 4
Inches per hour are possible, mainly late tonight and tuesday
Morning over extreme southwest michigan and far northwest
Indiana, with visibilities reduced to near zero at times along
Interstate 94 and the indiana toll road.
Total accumulations in some areas, especially across
Southwestern berrien county and much of la porte county, could
Exceed 12 inches.
1027 am eastern standard time mon nov 17 2008
, lake effect snow advisory remains in effect until 1 am est
Tuesday,
A lake effect snow advisory remains in effect until 1 am est
Tuesday.
Cold air pouring southward across lake michigan, combined with a
Strong upper level disturbance moving into the southern great
Lakes this afternoon, will result in accumulating snows across
Northern indiana and southern michigan. 3 to 6 inches of
Accumulation is expected before diminishing after midnight.
A lake effect snow advisory means lake effect snow is forecast
That will make travel difficult in some areas. Lake effect snow
Showers typically align themselves in bands and will likely be
Intense enough to drop several inches in localized areas. Use
Caution when traveling.
Urgent - winter weather message
National weather service pittsburgh pa
1107 am eastern standard time mon nov 17 2008
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Including the cities of, oakland md, grantsville, kingwood,
Terra alta, parsons, davis, thomas
1107 am eastern standard time mon nov 17 2008
, winter storm warning remains in effect until 6 pm est
Tuesday,
A winter storm warning remains in effect until 6 pm eastern standard
time tuesday.
An upper level low pressure system will move over the ohio valley
This afternoon and tonight. Upslope flow will produce significant
Accumulating snowfall this afternoon through tuesday afternoon.
Accumulation between 6 and 12 inches is expected from early this
Afternoon through tuesday afternoon. Higher amounts are possible
At elevations above 2500 feet.
A winter storm warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
Conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
Are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
Emergency. If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight,
Food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
Urgent - winter weather message
National weather service marquette mi
1122 am eastern standard time mon nov 17 2008
, significant lake effect snow expected through late tonight,
.cold north winds flowing over lake superior will result in
Moderate to heavy lake effect snow showers over portions of west
And central upper michigan through the rest of today. Look for the
Lake effect snow showers to gradually diminish tonight, due to a
Ridge of high pressure building in from the west.
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Including the cities of, ontonagon, ironwood
1122 am eastern standard time mon nov 17 2008 /1022 am cst mon nov 17 2008/
, lake effect snow advisory remains in effect until 7 pm est
/6 pm cst/ this evening,
A lake effect snow advisory remains in effect until 7 pm est
/6 pm cst/ this evening.
Expect lake effect snow showers to continue through this afternoon.
The heaviest snow will fall inland from lake superior, generally
>From ironwood through rockland, where an addition 2 to 5 inches
Of snowfall is possible. Farther inland south of marenisco and
Bruce crossing, only around an inch of snow is expected.
A lake effect snow advisory means lake effect snow is forecast
That will make travel difficult in some areas. Lake effect snow
Showers typically align themselves in bands and will likely be
Intense enough to drop several inches in localized areas. Use
Caution when traveling.
Urgent - winter weather message
National weather service grand forks nd
1125 am cst mon nov 17 2008
, locally heavy lake effect snows affect small part of lake of
The woods county,
.cold air aloft moving over the relatively warm, open waters of
The lake of the woods has caused heavy snow showers over far
Northeast lake of the woods county. These conditions are expected
To continue into the afternoon, with heavy snow showers affecting
Mainly the northeast quarter of the county. Residents of the baudette
, carp and clementson areas will likely see the heaviest snowfall..
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Including the city of, baudette
1125 am cst mon nov 17 2008
, winter weather advisory in effect until 4 pm cst this
Afternoon,
The national weather service in grand forks has issued a winter
Weather advisory for heavy snowfall, which is in effect until 4
Pm cst this afternoon.
Locally heavy snow showers will continue to affect mainly the
Northeast quarter of lake of the woods county. An additional 1 to
3 inches of snow will fall in the baudette, carp and clementson
Areas through the afternoon. Snowfall totals by evening will be in
The 3 to 5 inch range.
Residents and travelers in the baudette, carp and clementson
Areas should be alert to rapid changes in visibility due to the
Heavy snow showers. Visibilities will be reduced to under one
Quarter mile at times, and area roadways will be slippery due to
The accumulations of snow.
A winter weather advisory for snow means that periods of snow will
Cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
Roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving.
Urgent - winter weather message
National weather service cleveland oh
1040 am eastern standard time mon nov 17 2008
.a trough will remain over the great lakes region into tuesday
With a series of disturbances affecting the lake effect snow. In
The wake of each disturbance there will be another surge of colder
Air that will flow across lake erie. As winds shift to the
Northwest and north tonight into tuesday the heavier snow bands
Will begin to shift further to the west and may tap moisture from
Lake huron.
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Northern erie-southern erie-crawford pa-
Including the cities of, cleveland, mentor, chardon,
Jefferson, ashtabula, erie, edinboro, meadville
1040 am eastern standard time mon nov 17 2008
, lake effect snow warning remains in effect until 4 pm est
Tuesday,
A lake effect snow warning remains in effect until 4 pm est
Tuesday.
Lake effect snow bands across northeast ohio will be rather
Disorganized through mid afternoon limiting accumulations. Heavier
Snow bands are expected across northeast erie county pennsylvania
Into the afternoon.
However another surge of cold air is expected to pass over lake
Erie and allow the bands to become more organized during the early
Evening. As winds shift to the northwest and north during the
Night, there may be additional moisture from lake huron that will
Assist in increasing the intensity of the snow squalls further to
The west across cuyahoga, lake and geauga counties. Some thunder
Will be possible with the most intense snowfall.
The snow will be heavy at times for late for early this evening and
Especially overnight. Amounts of 6 to 10 inches will be possible
Through early tuesday morning. Locally higher amounts in excess of
A foot will be possible.
Expect to see additional accumulations into tuesday night before
Gradually ending on wednesday.
Precautionary/preparedness actions,
In lake effect snow the weather can vary from locally heavy snow
In narrow bands to clear skies just a few miles away. If you will
Be traveling across the region be prepared for rapid changes in
Road and visibility conditions. Stay tuned to noaa weather radio
And other radio and tv stations for further details or updates.