Thursday, December 18, 2008

Major Winter Weather Expected! No One is Left Out!

Blizzard warning remains in effect until 6 am akst thursday,
A blizzard warning remains in effect until 6 am akst thursday.
A low northeast of adak continues to strengthen this evening as it moves
Slowly south across the aleutian islands and into the north
Pacific ocean. Expect north to northwest winds 35 to 50 mph with
Gusts to 60 mph. Snow will increase in intensity this evening with
1 to 3 inches of accumulation. The combination of snow and strong
Winds will frequently reduce visibilities to one quarter mile or
Less across the central aleutians. Conditions are expected to
Improve early thursday morning as the low moves off to the
Southeast.
A blizzard warning means severe winter weather conditions are
Expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
And poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to white-out
Conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. All travel and
Outdoor activity is strongly discouraged.
A strong low pressure system will continue to move across the
Southwest united states through today and produce widespread
Rainfall along its path. Rain will continue across south-central
Arizona through the morning hours.
, flood watch remains in effect until 8 am mountain standard time
this morning for
Portions of south-central arizona, including north-central maricopa
County and portions of southern gila county,
The flood watch continues for
portions of south-central arizona, including the greater phoenix
Area, as well as portions of southern gila county, including the
Cities of globe, miami, roosevelt, and san carlos.
until 8 am mountain standard time this morning
widespread rain will continue through the morning hours. Rainfall
Totals over one inch have been reported over portions of the north-
Central valley, and an additional one quarter to one half inch is
Possible throughout the remainder of the morning hours.
Excessive rainfall over the higher mountains could result in the
Heavy runoff in normally dry washes leading into the deserts and
Valleys of maricopa and gila counties.
do not drive into flooded roadways as the depth of the water may
Be unknown. It takes little water to cause a vehicle to float.
Find an alternate route if a flooded roadway is encountered.
A flood watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
Current forecasts.
Stay up-to-date on the latest forecasts by listening to weather radio
On the public service band. More detailed information is available
>From the national weather service in phoenix on the internet at
Weather.gov/phoenix
Stay up-to-date on the latest forecasts by listening to weather radio
On the public service band. More detailed information is available
>From the national weather service in phoenix on the internet at
Weather.gov/phoenix
Winter storm warning remains in effect until 5 pm mountain standard time
this
Afternoon above 5000 feet,
A winter storm warning remains in effect until 5 pm mountain standard
time this
Afternoon above 5000 feet.
A strong winter storm system pushing east through arizona this morning
Continues to produce significant mountain snowfall to southeast
Arizona, especially the mountains of northern graham and northern
Greenlee counties. Although the first wave of snowfall continues
To drop snowfall over the mountains this morning, a second wave
Of precipitation developing across southwest arizona will track
East through mid-day, producing another round of snowfall.
Snow levels will continue to fall and will be near 5000 feet by
Daybreak, and as low as 4500 feet by mid-day today. Elevations
Between 5000 and 7000 feet will receive total snowfall amounts
Between 6 and 10 inches through 5 pm mountain standard time this
afternoon, with
Spots above 7000 feet receiving 10 to 16 inches. The heaviest
Snowfall will fall along the south and southwest facing mountain
Slopes. In addition, strong and gusty south to southwest winds of
20 to 30 mph with occasional gusts to 40 mph in the mountains will
Result in areas of blowing snow, significantly reducing
Visibilities at times. Thus, a winter storm warning remains in
Effect until 5 pm mountain standard time this afternoon above 5000 feet.
This storm system will rapidly eject out of the region this
Afternoon, with rapidly improving conditions from west to east
Expected late in the day thursday into the early evening.
A winter storm warning means heavy snow accumulations are
Expected. Gusty winds and blowing snow is also possible. This
Will make travel very difficult or impossible, especially in the
Mountains.
Stay tuned to noaa weather radio, commercial television or radio
Stations, or your cable television service provider for updates
On this winter storm.
Winter storm warning remains in effect until 11 am mountain standard
time this
Morning,
A winter storm warning remains in effect for much of mohave
County until 11 am mountain standard time this morning.
The main low pressure area was nearing the northwest corner of
Mohave county at 630 am and was moving slowly east. Heavy snow
Had already fallen over much of the warning area, and another
Three to six inches will be possible through this morning in snow
Showers.
A winter storm warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
Conditions are expected or occurring. If you must travel, keep
Warm clothing, an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
Vehicle in case of an emergency. Also be alert for slippery spots
On roads.
Winter storm watch in effect from late tonight through friday
Afternoon for the southern sierra nevada from yosemite to kings
Canyon,
The national weather service in hanford has issued a winter storm
Watch, which is in effect for from late tonight through friday
Afternoon for the southern sierra nevada from yosemite to kings
Canyon.
A fast moving storm system will push a strong cold front across
The region late tonight and continue through friday, before
Exiting friday evening. Snowfall from 8 to 10 inches is possible above
3500 feet. The heaviest snowfall is expected friday morning.
A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant
Snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
Winter storm will bring heavy snow today,
.a cold front is approaching the region from the north this morning ,
And will slowly move across the area this morning through
This evening. Moisture from the pacific ocean will spread
Inland ahead of the front this morning, then increase this
Afternoon and evening as the front slowly moves through the
Region.
, winter storm warning remains in effect until midnight pacific standard
time
Tonight,
A winter storm warning remains in effect until midnight pacific standard
time
Tonight.
Snow will begin this morning and increase in intensity
This afternoon as a cold front approaches from the north. The
Front will move south of the area by late thursday night. Total
Snow accumulations will range from 3 to 7 inches in the valleys
And 7 to 14 inches in the highest elevations.
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. If you must
Travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
Vehicle in case of an emergency.
Another winter storm expected later today into friday,
.a very cold low pressure system will drop south through the
Pacific northwest today and into northern california and nevada
Tonight and friday. This storm is expected to bring heavy snow
Accumulations to northeast california including the tahoe basin
As well as parts of northwest nevada.
Conditions can deteriorate rapidly during winter storms, slow
Down and allow extra time when traveling. Carry tire chains,
Food, water, blankets and a flashlight in your car in case of
An emergency. Check our website at weather.gov/reno or listen to
Noaa weather radio for updates on this situation.
, winter storm warning in effect from 4 pm this afternoon to
4 am pacific standard time friday,
The national weather service in reno has issued a winter storm
Warning for heavy snow, which is in effect from 4 pm this
Afternoon to 4 am pacific standard time friday. The winter storm
watch is no longer
In effect.
snow accumulations: 3 to 6 inches in the surprise valley and
Northern washoe county, with up to 3 inches south of gerlach.
winds: west winds gusting up to 45 mph in the valleys will produce
Significantly reduced visibilities in blowing snow.
impacts: heavy snow and gusty winds will result in dangerous
Travel in northeast california late this afternoon through
Tonight.
Another cold winter storm for the interior of northern
California late today into friday,
.another cold storm system from western canada will bring more
Wintry weather to the interior of northern california late
Today into friday. This storm system will track further north than
The previous systems, but is still expected to bring significant
Snow to the mountains with lighter amounts of snow in the foothills. This
System may tap into some sub-tropical moisture as it moves across
Northern california so precipitation forecasts are a little higher
With this system than with the system last weekend.
, winter storm warning in effect from noon today to 12 pm pacific
standard time
Friday,
, winter storm watch no longer in effect,
The national weather service in sacramento has issued a winter
Storm warning for heavy snow and gusty winds for the western
Mountains of shasta county from noon today to 12 pm pacific standard
time friday.
The winter storm watch is no longer in effect.
Another cold winter storm is forecast to bring heavy snow and
Locally strong gusty winds to the western mountains of shasta
County. Snow should begin around midday today and continue into
Friday. Snowfall accumulations from a foot, to a foot and a
Half, are forecast for the area. Snow levels will be
Low, ranging between 500 to 1500 feet.
In addition, local wind gusts from 40 to 50 mph are possible
Over the higher terrain causing blowing snow and poor
Visibility.
A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow are
Expected. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel
Very hazardous or impossible with white out conditions expected at
Times. Carry tire chains and check the latest road and weather
Reports before departure through the shasta county mountains.
Hazardous winter storm conditions will increase over western
Colorado and southeast utah tonight and continue through
Thursday,
.a moist low pressure system over southern nevada will move into
Western colorado today. Snow will increase today as the low
Pressure system approaches. The heaviest snow will favor southwest
Facing slopes, before shifting to northwest facing slopes late
This afternoon and tonight. Strong gusty winds, with isolated
Wind gusts to 50 mph over mountain passes will be possible and
Cause whiteout conditions.
Travel across western colorado and eastern utah will remain
Hazardous for much of the upcoming week. Please visit
Http://www.weather.gov/gjt
For the latest weather information.
, winter storm warning now in effect until 6 am mountain standard time
friday,
The winter storm warning is now in effect until 6 am mountain standard
time friday.
A winter storm remains over the region. Snow will become heavy at
Times today. Expect another 6 to 12 inches of snow by early friday
Morning, bringing storm total snowfall amounts of 1 to 2 feet in
Some areas.
Strong southwest winds from 20 to 30 mph with gusts to 50 mph
That will also cause widespread blowing and drifting snow with
Local whiteout conditions, especially over the mountain passes.
The winds will shift to northwest direction on thursday.
A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow are
Expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This will
Make travel very hazardous or impossible.
Winter storm watch remains in effect from friday morning
Through late friday night,
A winter storm watch remains in effect from friday morning
Through late friday night.
Significant snow may fall across all of east central new york and
Adjacent western new england friday and friday night. Snow is
Expected to begin across the region on friday by midday, and
Could be heavy at times friday afternoon and evening, .especially
South and east of the capital district. Accumulation snow will
Might persist through through friday evening.
This storm has the potential to produce 7 to 14 inches of snow
Across the region. At this point it appears the heaviest snow
Will fall across the schoharie valley, eastern catskills, mid
Hudson valley, southern vermont, Berkshire county and
Litchfield county.
Snow may fall at the rate of one to two inches per hour friday
Afternoon, which would severely impact the friday evening commute.
Low pressure, responsible for the potential snowstorm, has already
Produced snowfall in las vegas. This storm will track east very
Quickly between the interstate 80 and interstate 70
Corridors, reaching the jersey coast by friday evening.
A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant
Snow accumulations that may impact travel. Continue to monitor
The latest forecasts.
For the latest updates, please visit our webpage at
www.weather.gov/albany
The potential exists for heavy snow friday into friday night for
All of southern new england and perhaps into saturday for some,
, winter storm watch remains in effect from friday morning
Through late friday night,
A winter storm watch remains in effect from friday morning
Through late friday night.
The winter storm watch is in effect for all of southern new
England.
Snow is expected to develop from west to east late friday morning or
Early afternoon. The snow is expected to become heavy not too long
After onset. The potential exists for snowfall rates of 1 to 2
Inches per hour friday afternoon and evening. Roads during the friday
Afternoon and evening rush hour will likely be snow covered and
Treacherous. The snow should taper to snow showers across the
Interior during the evening hours, but the steady snow will likely
Continue along the coast well into the night. Additional powdery wind
Driven snow accumulations are possible well into saturday along the
Coast due to ocean enhancement.
At this time, it looks as though most of southern new england has
The potential to see 6 to 12 inches of snowfall by midnight friday
Night. Marthas vineyard, nantucket, block island, and perhaps even
Cape cod may see rain and sleet mix in with the snow from time to
Time late friday afternoon and evening. This could cut down on snow
Accumulations there.
In addition, strong winds are expected to develop on the coast
Late friday afternoon and continue into the night. This may
Result in near zero visibilities at times along with blowing and
Drifting snow. The strongest winds are expected on the cape and
Islands.
This snowstorm is still about 30 to 36 hours away so everything is
Not set in stone. If the system tracks further north or further
South than currently forecasted, snowfall amounts would likely
Change. However, at this time, it may be wise to plan ahead or make
Alternate plans for friday afternoon and evening/s commute, as
Present data indicate that it will be snowing quite hard by then.
A winter storm watch is issued for the potential of accumulating
Snow of 6 or more inches in a 12 hour period, or 8 or more
Inches in a 24 hour period. Anyone traveling in the next 24 to
36 hours should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to modify
Travel plans should winter weather develop.
Significant snowfall possible friday and friday night,
.low pressure now taking shape over the southwestern states will
Move out into the highs plains this afternoon, then move across
The ohio valley and pass south of long island friday and friday
Night.
, winter storm watch remains in effect from friday morning
Through friday evening,
A winter storm watch remains in effect from friday morning
Through friday evening.
Snow is expected to overspread the region friday morning, and
Could become heavy at times especially in the afternoon. Snow
Could also mix with sleet in the afternoon in areas closer to the
Coast. There is the potential for snowfall accumulations of 6 to
12 inches, with the highest amounts farther inland.
A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant
Snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
Heavy snow still on track for tonight and friday morning,
.a winter storm that will move out of the southwest u.s. and into
The midwest today will begin to spread snow into the region starting
Late this afternoon. By this evening snow will break out in most
Areas and could become heavy at times, especially across parts of
Iowa into southwest wisconsin. Snowfall rates could reach 1 to 2
Inches an hour at times but the snow should end from west to east
During the day friday. This is a relatively fast moving storm.
Snowfall accumulations by friday morning could be 6 to 10 inches
>From northeast iowa into southwest wisconsin, with a potential
For a few locally higher totals. Across southeast minnesota into
West central wisconsin snowfall totals will likely be in the 3 to
6 inch range with even lesser amounts across north central wisconsin.
Roads will become snow covered again quickly thursday night and
Travel on friday morning could be quite hampered. Check for later
Updates on this expected winter storm.
, winter storm warning in effect from 6 pm this evening to 12 pm
central standard time friday,
The national weather service in la crosse has issued a winter
Storm warning for heavy snow, which is in effect from 6 pm this
Evening to 12 noon friday. The winter storm watch is no longer in
Effect.
A winter storm will bring more accumulating snows to the region
Starting tonight and going through friday morning. The heaviest
Snow will fall during the overnight hours into friday morning with
Totals expected from 6 to 8 inches.
Plan for poor to dangerous driving or travel conditions on friday
Morning.
Significant ice and snow storm expected this afternoon and
Through friday morning,
.a potent winter storm will impact iowa. Significant amounts of
Snow and ice are expected with mainly snow across northern
Iowa, south to highway 30. From highway 30 down to interstate
80, expect a wintry mix with snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
South of interstate 80, Precipitation will be mainly in the form
Of freezing rain, and widespread travel problems and power outages
Are likely.
, ice storm warning remains in effect from noon today to 6 am
central standard time friday,
Expect freezing rain to develop by mid afternoon and continue
Through tonight. Significant ice accumulations are expected,
Ranging from around a quarter inch near interstate 80, to over
Three quarters of an inch near the iowa missouri border. The
Freezing rain will become mixed with or change over to sleet later
Thursday night, with sleet accumulations from a quarter to half
Inch possible mainly near interstate 80.
An ice storm warning means severe winter weather conditions are
Expected or occurring. Significant ice accumulations will make
Travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged
Later today and tonight. Commerce will likely be severely
Impacted, with widespread power outages. Ice accumulations and
Increasing winds by early friday morning will likely lead to
Snapped power lines and falling tree branches that add to the
Danger.
Significant ice and snow storm expected this afternoon and
Through friday morning,
.a potent winter storm will impact iowa. Significant amounts of
Snow and ice are expected with mainly snow across northern
Iowa, south to highway 30. From highway 30 down to interstate
80, expect a wintry mix with snow, sleet, and freezing rain.
South of interstate 80, Precipitation will be mainly in the form
Of freezing rain, and widespread travel problems and power outages
Are likely.
, winter storm warning in effect from noon today to 9 am central standard
time
Friday,
The national weather service in des moines has issued a winter
Storm warning for heavy snow, which is in effect from noon today to
9 am central standard time friday. The winter storm watch is no
longer in effect.
Expect periods of snow thursday afternoon, and especially
Thursday night. Locally heavy snowfall amounts of 4 to 7 inches
Are possible across the warned area, before the snow tapers off
Friday morning.
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.
Major winter storm to bring heavy ice and snow accumulations,
.a major winter storm will affect the area starting this afternoon and
Continuing into friday morning. Significant snowfall and ice will
Be seen with this storm by the time it ends. Travel is expected to
Become extremely dangerous, if not impossible, over portions of
Far northeast missouri, eastern iowa, and northwest illinois. The
Latest indications show that the storm may produce mainly snow
North of interstate 80, with heaviest accumulations of sleet and
Freezing rain likely to the south.
, winter storm warning now in effect from 3 pm this afternoon to
12 pm central standard time friday,
The winter storm warning is now in effect from 3 pm this
Afternoon to 12 pm central standard time friday.
Snow will begin between 3 and 5 pm this afternoon and continue
Into friday morning. Snowfall for the evening commute may range
>From a dusting to near 1 inch. Snow, heavy at times and possibly
Mixed with some sleet, will continue tonight before tapering and
Ending friday morning.
Snowfall amounts of 5 to 10 inches are expected with the storm.
Locally higher amounts will be possible. Any slight change in
Track of this storm may result in somewhat higher or lower
Snowfall amounts.
A winter storm warning for heavy snow means 6 to 7 inches or more
Of snow is expected or occurring. This will make travel very
Dangerous or impossible. Travel only in an emergency and take your
Winter survival kit.
Another vigorous weather system has moved into the pacific
Northwest coast, feeding moisture over the very cold air in
Place along the northern rockies. In addition, another windy
Blast of arctic air will be drawn into the northwest montana
Valleys tonight, and then through the remainder of western
Montana on friday, creating areas of blowing and drifting snow
And bitterly cold wind chills.
, winter storm warning remains in effect until 5 pm mountain standard
time /4 pm
pacific standard time / this afternoon,
A winter storm warning remains in effect until 5 pm mountain standard
time /4 pm
pacific standard time / this afternoon.
Total snow accumulations of 10 to 15 inches are expected at the
Lower elevations with 12 to 20 inches at the higher elevations by
Thursday afternoon. Snow will continue with snowfall rates being
Moderate to heavy at times through much of today.
A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow, And
Blowing snow are expected or occurring. Strong winds and
Dangerous wind chills are also possible. This will make travel
Very hazardous or impossible.
Winter storm watch remains in effect from this evening through
Friday afternoon,
A winter storm watch remains in effect from this evening through
Friday afternoon.
A strong pacific cold front will sweep into the region early
Friday morning bringing up to 10 inches of new snowfall to the
Southern highlands above 6000 feet by friday afternoon. Mountain
Valleys below 6000 feet will likely see 2 to 5 inches of
Accumulation. In addition to the snowfall, brisk winds
Accompanying the front will produce areas of blowing and drifting
Snow and whiteout conditions over mountain passes.
A winter storm watch means that conditions are favorable for a
Hazardous winter storm. Although the storm is not imminent, take
Precautions now to be prepared for the severe winter weather when
It arrives.
Ice storm heading for central illinois,
, freezing rain advisory remains in effect from 3 pm this
Afternoon to 6 am central standard time friday,
A freezing rain advisory remains in effect from 3 pm this
Afternoon to 6 am central standard time friday.
Freezing rain is expected to develop across the advisory area
This afternoon and continue tonight. Total ice accumulations on
Exposed surfaces may reach one quarter inch. Surface temperatures
Should rise above freezing late tonight, changing any remaining
Freezing rain over to rain.
A freezing rain advisory means that periods of freezing rain or
Freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
Slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving.
Ice storm heading for central illinois,
, ice storm warning remains in effect from 3 pm this afternoon
To 12 pm central standard time friday,
An ice storm warning remains in effect from 3 pm this afternoon
To 12 pm central standard time friday.
Freezing rain is expected to develop across the area from the
Southwest late this afternoon, and continue into friday morning.
Significant icing will be likely with ice accumulations of one
Quarter to one half inch, with locally higher amounts possible
On all exposed surfaces. Temperatures are expected to rise above
32 degrees early friday, which will change the lingering
Freezing rain to rain.
An ice storm warning means severe winter weather conditions are
Expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations
Will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly
Discouraged. Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you
Must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
Vehicle in case of an emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will
Likely lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches that
Add to the danger.
Winter storm to affect the area thursday evening through early
Friday morning,
.another round of winter weather is expected to impact the
Midwest beginning late this afternoon and continuing into friday
Morning. This storm system will bring an extended period of
Snow, freezing rain and sleet to northern illinois and
Northwestern indiana. Latest guidance suggests this storm
System, now moving across southern california, will track a bit
Further south, taking a path from western kansas thursday
Evening, to just north of st. Louis early friday morning, then
To western ohio by midday friday. This path would suggest heavy
Snow across extreme northern illinois with a mix of snow, sleet
And freezing rain along the interstate 80 corridor, and
Significant freezing rain from near pontiac to kankakee to
Rensselaer and points southward.
North of interstate 88 precipitation is expected to be mainly
Snow, which may accumulate to around a foot near the wisconsin
State line.
To the south, where freezing rain is expected, total ice
Accumulation may exceed one half inch in some locations. Ice
Accumulation of this magnitude will cause damage to power lines
And tree limbs. Travel will be treacherous on many area roads.
, winter storm warning remains in effect from 3 pm this
Afternoon to 12 pm central standard time friday,
A winter storm warning remains in effect from 3 pm this afternoon
To 12 pm central standard time friday.
Precipitation is expected to begin as snow late thursday
Afternoon. Snow will become mixed with sleet roughly along and
South of interstate 88 and the eisenhower expressway. Along the
Interstate 80 corridor, snow will likely change over to all sleet
Thursday night. South of i 80, snow will change to sleet and
Freezing rain with significant icing.
Total snow or ice accumulations by mid morning friday are
Expected to be near a foot along the wisconsin state line, to
6 to 9 inches from the north side of chicago westward through
Dekalb and lee counties, to 4 to 6 inches from the south side of
Chicago westward into northern lasalle county, and 3 to 5 inches
Of mixed snow and ice along interstate 80.
A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow,
Sleet, ice, or strong winds are expected or occurring. This
Will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you must
Travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
Vehicle in case of an emergency.
Significant ice accumulation expected across parts of the region
Today and tonight,
.a large shield of rain is expected to develop across the plains
And mid mississippi valley today. As this precipitation overspreads
Missouri and illinois it will fall into cold sub-freezing air
That has been entrenched across the area, resulting in freezing
Rain. As the precipitation evolves, warmer air will gradually move
Northward and slowly displace the cold air from the late morning
Into the evening. This will limit ice accumulations for locations
Along and south of interstate 70, where ice accumulation will
Range from a light glaze to just under a tenth of an inch. However
Across northeast missouri and west central illinois, the cold air
Will remain entrenched well into the evening and significant ice
Accumulation ranging from one quarter to one half is expected.
, ice storm warning in effect from noon today to 6 am central standard time
Friday,
The national weather service in st louis has issued an ice storm
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 6 am central standard
time friday.
The freezing rain advisory is no longer in effect.
A significant ice storm is expected across northeast missouri and
West central illinois. Freezing rain is expected to develop by
Early this afternoon, and continue well into the evening hours.
Significant ice accumulations are expected with amounts of one
Quarter to one half inch. Travel will become very difficult as
Untreated roads will be treacherous. The weight of the ice on
Power lines could also result in scattered power outages.
An ice storm warning means that one-quarter inch or more of ice
Is expected to accumulate on untreated surfaces, such as
Sidewalks, driveways, roads and parking lots. The ice will make
Travel extremely difficult, if not impossible. If travel is
Necessary, make sure to exercise caution. Begin your travel with
A tank full of gas, and carry a winter storm kit which includes
A shovel, flashlight, cellphone, and blankets of extra warm
Clothing.
Winter weather to impact central indiana tonight and across our
Far northern sections into friday morning,
, ice storm warning now in effect from 7 pm this evening to 9 am
Est friday,
The ice storm warning is now in effect from 7 pm this evening to
9 am eastern standard time friday.
A strong storm system will develop across the central plains on
This afternoon and move quickly east. As it does, a strong cold
High pressure from canada will move south into the lakes region.
This will cause a situation where cold air at the ground allows
Rain falling to freeze on surfaces.
Light freezing rain will move in after 7 pm thursday, with the
Greatest potential for freezing rain after 9 pm. Gradually,
Warmer air from the south will move northward and cause
Temperatures to slowly rise above freezing early friday morning.
Before this happens, ice accumulations up to a third of an inch
Are possible across north central indiana.
An ice storm warning means severe winter weather conditions are
Expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations
Will make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly
Discouraged. Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you
Must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your
Vehicle in case of an emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will
Likely lead to snapped power lines and falling tree branches that
Add to the danger.
Potential for significant ice and snow accumulations tonight
And early friday,
.a strong storm system over the southwestern us this morning will
Lift rapidly northeast into the great lakes by friday morning with
A potential for significant ice and snow accumulations.
Precipitation is expected to develop this evening as a mix of
Snow and sleet north of the us 30 corridor, with sleet and
Freezing rain south. Heavy snow is likely late tonight over far
Southern lower michigan while heavy icing is likely from the indiana
And michigan state line south, including northwest ohio.
Uncertainty remains to the extent that surface temperatures will
Warm tonight and for that reason, the winter storm watch will
Continue along and south of a winimac to ottawa line. A 2 or 3
Degree difference at the surface will dictate whether ice or rain
Develops.
Stay tuned for further updates and revisions to the watch and
Warning areas.
, winter storm warning in effect from 7 pm eastern standard time /6 pm
central standard time / this
Evening to 12 pm eastern standard time /11 am central standard time /
friday,
The national weather service in northern indiana has issued a
Winter storm warning for snow, sleet and freezing rain, which is in
Effect from 7 pm eastern standard time /6 pm central standard time /
this evening to 12 pm eastern standard time /11 am
central standard time / friday. The winter storm watch is no longer in
effect.
Snow is expected to develop across the area this evening and
Become mixed with sleet and freezing rain after midnight into friday
Morning. The precipitation will likely be heavy at times. Ice
Accumulations could be between one quarter and one half inch with
Snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches possible, Especially north
Of the indiana, michigan state line.
Stay tuned for further updates.
A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow,
Sleet, and ice are expected or occurring. This will make travel
Very hazardous or impossible.
Potential for significant ice and snow accumulations tonight
And early friday,
.a strong storm system over the southwestern us this morning will
Lift rapidly northeast into the great lakes by friday morning with
A potential for significant ice and snow accumulations.
Precipitation is expected to develop this evening as a mix of
Snow and sleet north of the us 30 corridor, with sleet and
Freezing rain south. Heavy snow is likely late tonight over far
Southern lower michigan while heavy icing is likely from the indiana
And michigan state line south, including northwest ohio.
Uncertainty remains to the extent that surface temperatures will
Warm tonight and for that reason, the winter storm watch will
Continue along and south of a winimac to ottawa line. A 2 or 3
Degree difference at the surface will dictate whether ice or rain
Develops.
Stay tuned for further updates and revisions to the watch and
Warning areas.
, winter storm watch remains in effect from this evening through
Friday morning,
Freezing rain and sleet is expected to develop across the area
This evening. Temperatures will start out below freezing in the
Upper 20s but rise into the lower 30s by daybreak. The extent of
Potential icing remains uncertain and depends on how low
Temperatures dip this evening before precipitation onset and how
Much warming occurs at the surface after midnight. If surface
Temperatures remain below freezing through daybreak, up to one
Half inch ice accumulation is possible.
Stay tuned for further updates.
A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant
Snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
Significant ice accumulations expected across northern missouri
And extreme northeast kansas today and tonight,
.a low pressure system will track just south of interstate 70 today
And tonight, holding cold air in place north of the track of the
Low. Meanwhile, abundant warm moist air will be drawn
Northward, over top the cold air. Light freezing drizzle is expected
To develop this morning along and south of interstate 70 with
Freezing rain and freezing drizzle expanding northward during the
Afternoon and evening. The freezing rain with isolated embedded
Thunderstorms will continue across northern missouri and extreme
Northeast kansas tonight.
, freezing rain advisory now in effect from 9 am this morning to
6 pm central standard time this afternoon,
The freezing rain advisory is now in effect from 9 am this
Morning to 6 pm central standard time this afternoon.
Areas of light freezing drizzle are expected to form after 9 am.
During the afternoon hours, freezing light rain and freezing
Drizzle is expected. Ice accumulations are expected to be less than a
Tenth of an inch. By early this evening, temperatures are expected
To rise to just above freezing, changing the freezing precipitation
To light rain and drizzle. The amount of temperature rise this
Evening will be critical. If temperatures do not warm as much as
Expected, the advisory may be extended with heavier accumulations of
Ice possible.
A freezing rain advisory means that periods of freezing rain or
Freezing drizzle will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
Slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving.
Significant ice accumulations expected across northern missouri
And extreme northeast kansas today and tonight,
.a low pressure system will track just south of interstate 70 today
And tonight, holding cold air in place north of the track of the
Low. Meanwhile, abundant warm moist air will be drawn
Northward, over top the cold air. Light freezing drizzle is expected
To develop this morning along and south of interstate 70 with
Freezing rain and freezing drizzle expanding northward during the
Afternoon and evening. The freezing rain with isolated embedded
Thunderstorms will continue across northern missouri and extreme
Northeast kansas tonight.
, ice storm warning in effect from noon today to 6 am central standard time
Friday,
The national weather service in pleasant hill has issued an ice
Storm warning, which is in effect from noon today to 6 am central
standard time
Friday. The freezing rain advisory is no longer in effect.
Areas of light freezing drizzle and light freezing rain are expected
To form from extreme northeast kansas into northern missouri during
The afternoon hours today. The freezing precipitation will become
More widespread and heavier by late afternoon or early evening.
Total ice accumulations are expected to be around one quarter of an
Inch tonight. The precipitation is expected to diminish late tonight.
An ice storm warning means severe winter weather conditions are
Expected or occurring. Significant amounts of ice accumulations will
Make travel dangerous or impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged.
Commerce will likely be severely impacted. If you must travel, keep
An extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an
Emergency. Ice accumulations and winds will likely lead to snapped
Power lines and falling tree branches that add to the danger.
Wintry precipitation headed for northeast kansas,
An upper level storm system moving through the central plains
Today and tonight will bring freezing precipitation to the region. Warm
And moist air from the southern plains will get pulled northward
Ahead of the system during the day. This will lead to
Precipitation breaking out during the morning across east central kansas.
As the warm moist air moves over the cold arctic air in place
Across the area, the most likely precipitation type will be light
Freezing rain and freezing drizzle. The storm system will begin to
Exit the area on thursday night with dry weather returning for
Friday.
, ice storm warning in effect from 11 am this morning to 3 am
central standard time friday,
The national weather service in topeka has issued an ice storm
Warning, which is in effect from 11 am this morning to 3 am central
standard time
Friday. The freezing rain advisory is no longer in effect.
Light freezing drizzle will develop across the area by late
Morning. During the afternoon, periods of light freezing rain
Will be likely develop and continue through the evening hours. The
Greatest ice accumulations are expected near the kansas and
Nebraska border where up to three tenths of an inch of ice accumulations
Is expected. Temperatures will rise through the afternoon and
Evening to around 30 degrees by 8 pm, but then fall into the 20s
After midnight. The freezing rain may mix with sleet before ending
By 300 am.
Travel will become hazardous once freezing drizzle and freezing
Rain begin. Unnecessary travel is discouraged.
Remember, an ice storm warning means severe winter weather
Conditions are imminent or highly likely.
A winter storm watch has been posted for extreme southwest
Maine and central and southeast new hampshire for friday afternoon
And evening,
.snow will develop on friday and continue into the night. At this
Time there is the potential for more than six inches of snow to
Accumulate from around noon time on friday through midnight friday
Night. The highest accumulations will likely be near the
Massachusetts border.
North of the watch area light snow accumulations are possible and
Are expected to be less than six inches.
Low pressure will move east from the ohio valley on friday,
Reaching the new jersey coast by friday evening. This will result
In snow overspreading northern new england. The low will move
Quickly out to sea friday night, bringing an end to the snow
After midnight.
, winter storm watch in effect from friday afternoon through
Friday evening,
The national weather service in gray has issued a winter storm
Watch, which is in effect from friday afternoon through friday
Evening.
Snow will develop on friday and continue into the night. At this
Time there is the potential for more than six inches of snow to
Accumulate from around noon time on friday through midnight friday
Night. The highest accumulations will likely be near the
Massachusetts border.
The winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant
Snow that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest
Forecasts and statements from the national weather service.
Another round of heavy snow and gusty winds possible friday,
.a storm system will move quickly through the southern great lakes
Friday, producing a swath of heavy snowfall across portions of
Lower michigan. At this time, the greatest snow accumulations are
Expected across central and southern lower michigan. However,
Heavier snow accumulations may spread into portions of northern
Lower michigan, especially northeast lower michigan with
Enhancement off lake huron. In addition, gusty east winds will
Produce some blowing snow and reduced visibilities.
, winter storm watch remains in effect from late tonight through
Friday afternoon,
A winter storm watch remains in effect from late tonight through
Friday afternoon.
Snow will spread into portions of northern lower michigan late
Tonight and may become heavy at times during the day friday. At
This time, the greatest snow accumulations are expected to occur
East of a line from rogers city to houghton lake, where 5 to 10
Inches of snow are possible by friday evening accompanied by
Blowing and drifting snow. Elsewhere, accumulations of up to 6
Inches are possible by friday evening.
However, uncertainty still exists regarding the evolution of
This storm, with small changes in storm track will have large
Impacts on expected snow accumulations. Listen to noaa weather
Radio or your local media for later updates on this developing
Storm.
A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant
Snowfall that may impact travel.
A strong winter storm will impact southeast michigan from late
Tonight into friday,
.a strong upper level wave will approach the great lakes region
>From the southern plains on thursday. Deep southwest flow ahead
Of this wave will transport a high amount of moisture into the
Region. Precipitation will fall primarily as snow as moisture
Encounters the cold airmass over the region. Warmer air towards
The ohio border will still allow some periods of sleet to mix with
The snow. The current track of the system indicates a widespread
Area of heavy snow will effect most of southeast michigan from the
Ohio border through the i-69 corridor. Slightly lower
Accumulations are expected along the southern michigan border
Where snow will mix with sleet at times and reduce accumulations.
Snow will move in quickly late tonight and be heavy at times
Through friday morning.
Uncertainty in the storm track and dry air north of the region
Continues to place lower confidence in the potential for heavy
Snow across the northern saginaw valley and thumb. This system
Has gradually trended south and future trends will continue to be
Monitored into this morning. A winter storm watch remains in
Effect for these areas as the potential for heavy snow continues.
Stay tuned to updated forecasts as this system approaches.
, winter storm warning in effect from 1 am to 4 pm eastern standard
time friday,
The national weather service in detroit/pontiac has issued a
Winter storm warning for heavy snow, which is in effect from 1
Am to 4 pm eastern standard time friday. The winter storm watch is no longer
in
Effect.
Snow will spread north into the area after midnight tonight.
Conditions are expected to deteriorate quickly as snow becomes
Heavy at times into friday morning. Widespread snow accumulations
Of 6 to 10 inches are expected by early friday afternoon before
Snow begins to taper off. Some localized areas may even see
Snowfall totals approach a foot.
A winter storm warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
Conditions are expected. 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.
Winter storm warning in effect,
.a strengthening low pressure system will track from the central
Plains to northern ohio tonight and friday. Six to ten
Inches of snow are expected with this storm.
, winter storm warning in effect from 7 pm this evening to 7 pm
Est friday,
The national weather service in grand rapids has issued a winter
Storm warning for heavy snow, which is in effect from 7 pm this
Evening to 7 pm eastern standard time friday. This is an upgrade to the
winter storm
Watch.
A developing low pressure system will move from eastern colorado
Through illinois, indiana, and ohio tonight and friday. Snow
Will develop over far southwest lower michigan after 7 pm tonight
And spread northeast during the night. The snow will becoming
Heavy late tonight and continue into friday. Snowfall rates of an
Inch per hour are possible which will make for very hazardous
Driving conditions.
Total snowfall in the 6 to 10 inch range is expected by late
Friday. The higher totals will be along and south of a whitehall
To alma line.
In addition to the heavy snow, it/s possible that some sleet may
Mix in with the snow late tonight and early friday south of i-94.
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.
Accumulating snow on the keweenaw into thursday,
.expect lake effect snow showers to continue over the northern
Portion of the keweenaw peninsula as a westerly flow of arctic
Air continues over the relatively warm waters of western lake
Superior. Moderate to heavy snow showers will diminish this
Evening.
, lake effect snow warning in effect until 6 pm eastern standard time this
Afternoon,
The national weather service in marquette has issued a lake
Effect snow warning for heavy lake effect snow which is in effect
Until 6 pm eastern standard time this afternoon. The lake effect snow
advisory is no
Longer in effect.
Lake effect snow showers will continue moderate to heavy at times
Today. Expect additional accumulations from 9 am until this evening
Of 2 to locally 5 inches, with the greatest amounts in the
Higher terrain. Snowfall amounts of 12 to 16 inches have been
Reported since 8 am wednesday at mohawk and ahmeek.
A lake effect snow warning means significant amounts of lake-
Effect snow are forecast that will make travel very hazardous.
Lake-effect snow showers typically align themselves in bands and
Will likely be intense enough to drop 1 to several inches of snow
Per hour for several hours at times.
A potent winter storm system will track across the rockies on
Friday, taking aim on the northern plains this weekend. Strong
Winds and significant snow accumulations are expected.
, winter storm watch in effect from saturday morning through
Sunday morning,
The national weather service in aberdeen has issued a winter
Storm watch, which is in effect from saturday morning through
Sunday morning.
Snow is expected to begin across central south dakota late friday
Night, then overspread the northeastern part of the state
Saturday and continue into sunday morning. Strong winds are
Expected as well, and in combination with the snow, may result
In potentially hazardous winter conditions. There is potential for
6 or more inches of snowfall accumulation in the watch area.
A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant
Snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
Winter storm will affect central new york and northeast
Pennsylvania late tonight through friday evening,
.a winter storm will track from the southwestern united states to
The plains and midwest today and along the mason dixon line friday and
Friday night. This storm has the potential to bring heavy snow to
Central new york and northeast pennsylvania from late tonight
Through friday evening.
, winter storm watch remains in effect from late tonight through
Friday evening,
A winter storm watch remains in effect from late tonight through
Friday evening.
Light snow is expected to spread into the finger lakes and
Southern tier by daybreak friday and move north into the
Susquehanna region and mohawk valley by mid morning. Snow will
Become heavy at times friday afternoon and evening, before
Tapering off to snow showers friday night.
The potential exists for storm total accumulations of 5 to 10
Inches across the region by friday night.
A winter storm watch is in effect because heavy snow is a
Possibility, but not a certainty. At this time, there is the
Potential for snow accumulations of at least 7 inches. Travel
Conditions could become hazardous, so it is important to monitor
The latest forecasts and statements if you are planning to travel
In the watch area.
Stay tuned to noaa weather radio all-hazards or your favorite
Local media outlets for further details or updates from the
National weather service, or visit our internet web site at
Http://weather.gov/binghamton
.
Please report snow or ice amounts to the national weather service
By calling toll free at 1-877-633-6772, or by email at
bgm.stormreport@noaa.gov
.
A widespread significant snowfall is possible late tonight
Through friday,
.a winter storm will move out of the central plains this afternoon
And will push across southern pennsylvania friday. Snow ahead of
This fast moving storm system will break out across the far
Western portions of new york late tonight, then will become
Steadier during the day friday as it will advance to the east of
Lake ontario. The snow could become heavy at times, especially
Over the western southern tier and finger lakes regions where the
Highest snowfall accumulations will be found. The snow will
Diminish late in the day friday or early friday night.
, winter storm watch remains in effect from late tonight through
Friday afternoon,
A winter storm watch remains in effect from late tonight through
Friday afternoon.
A significant winter storm will spread snow across the area
Starting late tonight, then the snow will become steadier during
The course of friday morning. The snow will be heavy at times from
Mid morning through much of the afternoon, especially for areas
South of a line from buffalo to batavia. The snow will taper off
Late in the afternoon and early friday night.
Snowfall amounts could exceed 6 inches during the day friday with
Additional minor accumulations possible friday evening.
A winter storm watch means that heavy snow accumulations are
Possible. Be prepared for deteriorating weather conditions. Winter
storm watch remains in effect from late tonight through
Friday evening,
A winter storm watch remains in effect from late tonight through
Friday evening.
Snow will develop late thursday night and continue through
Friday. The snow will likely mix with or change to sleet and
Freezing rain for a while. Heavy snow in excess of 6 inches is
Possible as well as a significant glaze of ice.
There is still uncertainty as to the exact track of the low
Pressure and how much warm air will be drawn into the system. The
Duration of the sleet and freezing rain will affect the final
Snow totals as well as the thickness of the glaze of ice.
Precautionary/preparedness actions,
A winter storm watch means that severe winter weather is
Possible. If you are within the watch area, monitor the forecast
And prepare for significant winter weather. Stay tuned to the
National weather service or the local news media for the latest
Updates and possible warnings.
Major winter storm expected to impact southern wisconsin,
.a major winter storm is expected to hammer the area this evening
Through early friday afternoon. A low pressure system will gather
Strength over the central plains today, then track northeast
Across northern missouri, Reaching northern indiana by friday
Morning. This is a classic storm track for heavy snow across
Southern wisconsin.
Widespread snow, heavy at times, will fall across all of south
Central and southeast wisconsin. Snow accumulations of 7 to 11inches
Are likely across all of southern wisconsin, with locally higher
Amounts possible.
, winter storm warning remains in effect from 6 pm this evening
To 12 pm central standard time friday,
A winter storm warning remains in effect from 6 pm this evening
To 12 pm central standard time friday.
A winter storm will gather strength over the central plains on
Thursday, then track across northern missouri, reaching
Northern indiana by friday morning. Widespread snow will develop
Early thursday evening and become heavy at times thursday night
Into friday morning. The snow will taper off late friday morning.
Snowfall accumulations of 7 to 11 inches are expected, with
Locally higher amounts possible. Isolated thunderstorms are also
Possible, which would result in snowfall rates exceeding 2 inches
An hour.
In addition to the heavy snow, strengthening east to northeast
Winds of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts to 30 mph, will produce blowing
And drifting snow in open areas through friday morning.
A winter storm warning for heavy snow and blowing snow is issued
When heavy snow is expected to combine with strong winds of
25 mph or more to cause major impacts to commerce and society.
Travel will become dangerous thursday night, and will be
Strongly discouraged.

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