Monday, December 15, 2008

Winter Storms, Wind Chills And More Cold!

Blizzard warning in effect from noon today to 3 am akst
Tuesday,
The national weather service in fairbanks has issued a blizzard
Warning, which is in effect from noon today to 3 am akst
Tuesday. The winter weather advisory is no longer in effect.
Blizzard conditions are expected to develop this afternoon.
Southwest winds will increase to 30 to 40 mph with gusts to 50
Mph. The wind will combine with periods of snow to produce
Significant blowing and drifting snow. The visibilities will be
Reduced to one quarter mile or less at times this afternoon
Through tonight. The strong wind will slowly diminish late
Tonight with visibilities improving. The blizzard conditions are
Likely along the dalton highway.
A blizzard warning means severe winter weather conditions are
Expected or occurring. Blowing snow with strong winds and
Extremely poor visibilities will cause whiteout conditions and
Make any travel or outdoor activity hazardous
Winter weather advisory now in effect until 6 pm central standard time
this
Afternoon,
, winter storm watch remains in effect from 6 pm central standard time
this
Evening through tuesday morning,
The winter weather advisory is now in effect until 6 pm central
standard time this
Afternoon. A winter storm watch remains in effect from 6 pm central
standard time
This evening through tuesday morning.
Occasional light winter precipitation will continue this
Afternoon. This precipitation will contribute to slick road
Conditiions.
A winter storm watch means that significant ice accumulations are
Possible but not imminent. Continue to monitor the latest
Forecasts.
A winter weather advisory means light wintry precipitation is in
The forecast, and may cause travel delays. If wintry
Precipitation is observed, be careful and slow down on area
Roadways.
Significant ice accumulations expected across parts of the mid-
South by tuesday morning,
.an arctic cold front will continue to move through the mid-south
This afternoon. Sub-freezing temperatures will continue to spread
>From near the interstate 40 corridor into parts of northwest
Mississippi by this evening. Occasional light freezing rain will
Develop behind the cold front this afternoon, resulting in
Hazardous driving conditions. However, the more significant and
Possibly damaging ice accumulations are expected tonight as the
Freezing rain increases. Sleet accumulations are also possible
Tonight from northeast arkansas across the missouri bootheel into
Northwest tennessee.
, winter storm warning now in effect until 12 pm central standard time
tuesday,
The winter storm warning is now in effect until 12 pm central standard time
Tuesday.
Mostly light freezing rain will occur this afternoon with some
Minor sleet accumulation this afternoon, but the freezing rain
Will increase in intensity tonight along with the threat of sleet.
Ice accumulations of 1/10 of an inch or less are expected this
Afternoon resulting in hazardous driving conditions. More
Significant and possibly damaging ice accumulations are expected
Tonight with between 1/4 and 1/2 inch ice accumulations through
Noon tuesday. In addition, between 1 and 2 inches of sleet are
Possible through noon tuesday.
A winter storm warning means significant amounts of ice and sleet
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 moving in this week,
.periods of valley rain and mountain snow will continue today and
Tuesday as a storm digs south through the western region. As the
Main portion of the system pushes into arizona from the west on
Wednesday, expect heavier and more widespread valley rain and
Mountain snow along with cooler temperatures. Significant snowfall
Is expected in the mountains and snow levels could fall rather low
By wednesday night.
, winter storm watch in effect from tuesday morning through late
Wednesday night,
The national weather service in tucson has issued a winter storm
Watch, which is in effect from tuesday morning through late
Wednesday night above 5000 feet.
As the main portion of the storm approaches, expect valley rain
And mountain snow to increase by late tuesday, with significant
Accumulations expected by wednesday. Some mountain locations could
End up with between 1 and 2 feet of snow. Snow levels initially
Near 7000 feet early tuesday will fall to 5000 feet by
Wednesday, and 4000 feet or even a little lower wednesday night
Into thursday morning. Some valley locations could end up with
Snowfall before this storm is done, and the 5000 foot elevation
That this watch is currently in effect for may end up being
Lowered significantly along with some timing adjustments as we
Monitor the behavior of the storm.
A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant
Snow accumulations that may seriously impact travel. Gusty winds
And blowing snow is also possible. Those planning travel into the
Watch area should prepare for difficult winter driving
Conditions.
Stay tuned to noaa weather radio, commercial television or radio
Stations, or your cable television service provider for updates
On this developing winter storm.
Winter storm warning remains in effect until 5 am mountain standard time
Tuesday,
A winter storm warning remains in effect until 5 am mountain standard
time tuesday
For much of mohave county above 4000 feet.
A mix of rain and snow will begin over mohave county late this
Morning. Snow will increase this afternoon and continue through
The evening before tapering off early tuesday morning. The snow
Level will be around 3500 feet, with total accumulations of 5 to
10 inches possible above 4000 feet by tuesday morning.
Travelers should be prepared for hazardous driving conditions
Such as slick and icy roads, along with reduced visibility.
Winter storm warning remains in effect until 10 pm pacific standard time
this
Evening for the sierra nevada and adjacent foothills from yosemite
To the kern county line and for the kern county mountains,
A winter storm warning remains in effect for the sierra nevada
And adjacent foothills from yosemite to the kern county line and
For the kern county mountains until 10 pm pacific standard time this
evening.
Periods of snow, heavy at times, will continue today into this
Evening. Snow levels will fall to as low as 1500 feet through this
Afternoon in the foothills and as low as 1000 feet by tuesday
Morning as colder air continues to invade the region. Several
Inches of wet heavy snow will be possible as low as 1500 feet. At
Elevations above 2500 feet total snowfall amounts through this
Evening could range from 10 to as much as 20 inches. Additionally,
The airmass will be very unstable in the sierra foothills this
Afternoon into this evening with a slight chance of thunderstorms.
In the kern county mountains, at the 4000-4500 foot pass levels
Total snow accumulations of up to 12 inches are likely by this
Evening, while at elevations above 5000 feet the snow may
Accumulate up to around 30-35 inches.
Over the sierra nevada very heavy snowfall amounts of 3-5 feet
Are possible above 6000 feet with 1-2 foot accumulations in the
4000-6000 elevation range.
A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow and ice
Are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible. This
Will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
This storm will have a major impact on travel into southern
California as both interstate 5 over the grapevine and highway
58 over tehachapi pass will become snow packed and icy.
Check the cal trans web site or call 1-800-427-7623 for the
Latest road information.
The national weather service in oxnard has issued a
flash flood warning for,
The sesnon, sayre, marek, corral, and canyon fires in ventura
And los angeles counties.
until 1115 am pacific standard time
at 906 am pacific standard time , national weather service doppler
radar indicated
Moderate to heavy rains continuing over these burn areas in excess
Of usgs thresholds. Therefore the threat for flash flooding and
Debris flows continues for communities in and below these recent
Burn areas.
Residents and motorists in and below recently burned areas should be
Alert to flash flooding and debris flows which may block roads and
Culverts.
The national weather service in san diego has issued a
flash flood warning for,
Eastern orange county in southwest california,
This includes the cities of, tustin foothills,
Tustin, mission viejo and the santiago burn area ,
until 115 pm pacific standard time
at 1000 am pacific standard time , national weather service doppler
radar indicated
Heavy rainfall falling across the east central portions of orange
County. Rainfall totals have exceeded 2 inches at santiago
Peak, .and over one inch near the santiago burn area.
locations in the warning include but are not limited to silverado
Canyon and fremont canyon.
The towns of silverado and modjeska, in addition to other
Neighborhoods and buildings located along drainages within or below
Any of the burned basins, can be impacted by debris flows.
Debris flows issuing from burned basins can impact roads traveling up
Silverado creek, williams canyon, harding canyon and modjeska
Creek, as well as any other roads within the burned area,
Particularly where they cross burned drainages.
Debris flows, including mud and rock slides, are expected with this
Storm. Mud slides and rock slides can potentially trap and kill
People caught in their path.
Winter storm watch now in effect from this evening through
Tuesday afternoon,
The winter storm watch is now in effect from this evening through
Tuesday afternoon.
Another intense pacific storm system is forecast to move into the
Four corners region by this afternoon and then across colorado
Tonight and tuesday. Strong southwest flow accompanying this
Storm system will bring snow and strong winds to the mountain
Areas. Snow is expected to begin late this afternoon and then
Intensify tonight and tuesday morning as this storm system passes
By. Snow may be heavy at times, and visibilities will be
Restricted with falling and blowing snow.
Total snow accumulations by tuesday afternoon of 8 to 18
Inches are possible, with the greatest amounts on west and southwest
Facing mountain slopes.
Remember, a winter storm watch means there is a potential for a
Hazardous winter weather event in and close to the watch area.
Significant snow accumulations may occur that could impact
Travel. Stay tuned to the national weather service or your local
News media for the latest updates and possible warning concerning
This potential winter storm.
People planning to travel into the mountains should be prepared
For hazardous driving conditions and possible long delays,
Especially on i-70 and the approaches to the eisenhower tunnel and
Vail pass.
Winter storm warning remains in effect until 5 am mountain standard time
Thursday,
A winter storm warning remains in effect until 5 am mountain standard
time thursday.
This warning is in effect for the eastern san juan mountains,
Including wolf creek and cumbres passes.
Another major winter storm is heading towards the mountains along
The continental divide. Snow will develop monday afternoon,
Which will continue through wednesday night. There could be a
Brief lull in the snowfall intensity tuesday night, but will
Pick up again by wednesday. Total snow accumulation of 3 to
6 feet across the eastern san juan mountains can be expected
During the 3 and a half day period. West to southwest winds of
15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph will cause areas of blowing
And drifting snow over the higher elevations and mountain
Passes, resulting in difficult to impossible driving conditions.
Precautionary/preparedness actions,
Avoid travel in the warning area. If you are planning to travel
In the warning area during the time of the warning, listen to
The latest weather forecast and consider traveling at another
Time or by another route. If you must travel in the warning area
During the time of the warning, take along a winter survival
Kit. If you become stranded in a rural area, stay with your
Vehicle until help arrives. To keep warm in your vehicle, run
Your engine 10 minutes each hour, and make sure the exhaust pipe
Is clear of snow to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.
Dangerous cold continues today and tonight,
.high temperatures today will struggle to climb above zero at
Many locations. These cold temperatures, combined with
Northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph, will produce dangerous wind
Chills of 20 to 35 below zero through mid afternoon. The winds
Will be diminishing by this evening, but with temperatures
Tumbling into the single digits and teens below zero, even the
Lighter winds will continue to produce dangerous wind chills of
20 to 25 below in some areas.
, wind chill advisory remains in effect until 3 pm central standard time
this
Afternoon,
A wind chill advisory remains in effect until 3 pm central standard time
this
Afternoon.
West and northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph, with some gusts around
30 mph, will produce dangerous wind chills of 20 to 30 below
Zero through mid afternoon. Winds will diminish to 5 to 10 mph
Through the evening, leading to some improvement in the wind
Chill. Still, with temperatures dropping off into the single
Digits below zero, wind chills of 10 to 20 below zero can be
Expected.
A wind chill advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
Will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
Frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and
Gloves.
Dangerous wind chills northern areas through today,
, moderate to possibly heavy snow tuesday,
.an arctic airmass will remain entrenched across iowa today. Bitterly
Cold temperatures, in combination with northwest winds, will
Continue to produce very cold wind chills across northern iowa.
After a brief respite from active weather tonight, a wave of low
Pressure aloft will move from the west coast into the missouri
River valley tuesday. This will develop snow over much of the
State with the highest amounts across central and southern iowa.
, wind chill advisory remains in effect until midnight central standard
time
Tonight,
A wind chill advisory remains in effect until midnight central standard
time
Tonight.
Dangerous wind chills will continue today and this evening as
Winds of 15 to 30 mph combine with temperatures in the single
Digits below zero to produce wind chills of 20 to 30 below.
A wind chill advisory means that very cold air and brisk winds
Will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
Frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and
Gloves covering as much exposed skin as possible.
Dangerous wind chills northern areas through today,
, moderate to possibly heavy snow tuesday,
.an arctic airmass will remain entrenched across iowa today. Bitterly
Cold temperatures, in combination with northwest winds, will
Continue to produce very cold wind chills across northern iowa.
After a brief respite from active weather tonight, a wave of low
Pressure aloft will move from the west coast into the missouri
River valley tuesday. This will develop snow over much of the
State with the highest amounts across central and southern iowa.
, winter storm watch remains in effect from tuesday morning
Through tuesday evening,
, wind chill advisory has expired,
The wind chill advisory is no longer in effect. A winter storm
Watch remains in effect from tuesday morning through tuesday
Evening.
Another low pressure area will affect the area tuesday, possibly
Producing moderate to heavy snow during the day. Snowfall amounts
May reach four to seven inches before the snow diminishes tuesday
Evening.
A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant
Snow, sleet, or ice accumulations, in this case snow, that may
Impact travel. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.
Wind chills have generally improved above 20 below,
, winter storm to bring potentially heavy snow tuesday and
Tuesday night,
.although northwest winds of 15 to 25 mph will still produce
Biting wind chills in the teens below zero into the afternoon,
The remaining wind chill advisory has been canceled as they have
Improved above 20 below.
Tuesday and tuesday night, a winter storm will bring snow to the
Region. The snow will be moderate to heavy at times by tuesday
Afternoon and evening, producing 3 to 6 inches of snow over a widespread
Area by late tuesday night. More than 6 inches of snow is also possible
In a narrow swath within the watch area.
, winter storm watch remains in effect from tuesday morning
Through late tuesday night,
, wind chill advisory is canceled,
The national weather service in quad cities has canceled the
Wind chill advisory. A winter storm watch remains in effect from
Tuesday morning through late tuesday night.
Wind chills have generally improved above 20 below zero across the
Old advisory area.
Tuesday and tuesday night, snow is expected to overspread the
Area. The snow will be heavy at times tuesday afternoon and
Evening, and widespread 3 to 6 inches of snow is expected in the
Watch area by late tuesday night. More than 6 inches of snow is
Possible along a line from marengo iowa, to freeport illinois.
A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant
Snow, sleet , and/or ice accumulations that would seriously
Impact travel. Monitor later forecasts for updates.
Winter weather advisory remains in effect until 6 pm central standard
time this
Afternoon,
, winter storm warning remains in effect from 6 pm this evening
To 6 am central standard time tuesday,
A winter storm warning remains in effect from 6 pm this evening
To 6 am central standard time tuesday. A winter weather advisory
remains in effect
Until 6 pm central standard time this afternoon.
Freezing rain, sleet and snow will continue to spread northeast
Across the region this afternoon. Freezing rain will be most likely over
Western kentucky and the missouri bootheel with sleet and freezing
Rain expected over southern illinois and southeast missouri.
Sleet amounts will generaly be around an inch or less. Ice
Accumulations around one tenth of an inch are possible. Roadways
Are expected to become increasingly hazardous as wintry
Precipiation continues across the region this afternoon.
Another round of snow, sleet and freezing rain is forecast over
The region tonight. Snow and ice accumulations are expected to be
More significant at that time. Some areas may receive a quarter to
Half inch of sleet and freezing rain, especially locations along
And south of the ohio river.
A winter weather advisory means that periods of snow, sleet, or
Freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for
Slippery roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
Driving.
Winter weather winding down for today,
, potential winter storm tuesday night,
.winter weather conditions are winding down for this afternoon. An
Area of light snow continues to move eastward across northwestern
Ohio this morning. The precipitation is light and should be moving
Out of the area over the next hour or so. Other light snow showers
Continue over northern indiana and southern lower michigan, but
Little if any accumulation is expected.
A second winter storm is expected to bring a wintry mix of
Precipitation tuesday night. A mix of snow, sleet freezing rain
Is possible mainly south of a line from logansport to napoleon.
, winter storm watch remains in effect from tuesday evening
Through wednesday morning,
, winter weather advisory is cancelled,
The national weather service in northern indiana has cancelled
The winter weather advisory. A winter storm watch remains in
Effect from tuesday evening through wednesday morning.
Rain, freezing rain and snow have begun to move out of the area
Late this morning. Only flurries or light snow showers are
Expected foor the remainder of today.
A mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain is possible mainly south
Of a line from logansport to napoleon tuesday night.
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.
Wintry mix of freezing rain, sleet, and snow tonight,
, winter storm warning remains in effect until 7 am eastern standard time /6
am
central standard time / tuesday,
Some light freezing rain will be possible this afternoon with one
To four inches of snow and ice are expected to accumulate
Overnight. This wintry mix will mainly affect the tuesday morning
Rush hour. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts from local
Media, the national weather service, or the web at: weather.gov.
A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow, Sleet
Or freezing rain are expected or occurring. This will make travel
Very hazardous or impossible.
A mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow expected from this evening
Through tuesday,
.bitter arctic air will invade northern portions of east kentucky
During the latter part of monday, following the passing of a
Cold front. This cold air at the surface combined with a
Continued threat of light, to occasionally moderate,
Precipitation will bring a risk for ice and snow accumulations to
The affected area from late monday evening through tuesday.
, winter storm warning now in effect from 7 pm this evening to
2 pm eastern standard time tuesday afternoon,
The winter storm warning is now in effect from 7 pm this evening
To 2 pm eastern standard time tuesday afternoon.
This evening, .bitter arctic air will invade northern portions of
East kentucky following the passing of a cold front. This cold air
Will begin moving into northwest fleming county around 7 pm eastern
standard time this
Evening and spread southeast during the night. A fairly deep layer of
Sub freezing air will make it as far south as the mountain parkway,
By dawn tuesday. Locations north and west of this line can expect a
Wintry mix of precipitation consisting of snow, sleet and freezing
Rain from monday evening into tuesday afternoon. Accordingly,
Accumulations of ice is expected to average around a quarter an inch
With between one and two inches of sleet and snow accumulation
Possible by tuesday afternoon.
A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet,
And ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also possible.
This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
Dangerous wind chills today,
.arctic high pressure from eastern montana, into the central
Plains, will continue to slide south and east today. With
Temperatures struggling to clime through the teens below zero,
And winds of 10 to 15 mph, wind chills will remain from 25 to 40
Degrees below zero this afternoon. The wind chill warning has been
Replaced by a wind chill advisory. Wind chills in this range will
Still cause frostbite to exposed skin. If you must be outdoors, be
Sure to cover all exposed skin.
Although temperatures will remain bitterly cold beyond this
Afternoon, winds are expected to drop below advisory criteria.
, wind chill warning replaced by wind chill advisory, in effect
Until 4 pm central standard time /3 pm mountain standard time / this
afternoon,
Expect wind chills of 25 to 40 below zero this afternoon with
Winds of 10 to 15 mph. Winds should diminish to around 10 mph or
Less by late afternoon.
A wind chill advisory means that very cold air and strong winds
Will combine to generate low wind chills. This will result in
Frost bite and lead to hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
If you must venture outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and
Gloves.
Winter storm watch remains in effect from tuesday evening
Through wednesday morning,
A winter storm watch remains in effect from tuesday evening
Through wednesday morning.
Precipitation associated with a stationary front will likely fall
As a mix of rain, snow, and sleet on tuesday afternoon. By
Tuesday evening, most precipitation will occur as rain or
Freezing rain, with a transition to freezing rain and sleet by
Midnight. There is a possibility of several hours of accumulating
Freezing rain and sleet, primarily from midnight through
Wednesday morning. Any precipitation still in the area by
Wednesday afternoon should fall as rain.
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.

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