Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Major Winter Storm Continues To Impact United States

Major ice storm expected for much of northern and central
Arkansas,
, winter precipitation will fall in southern arkansas,
, ice storm warning remains in effect until 6 am central standard time
wednesday,
An ice storm warning remains in effect until 6 am central standard
time wednesday.
Freezing rain will continue this morning, as the next round of
Precipitation moves over the northern half of the state. Another
Round will develop this afternoon, and continue into this
Evening and the overnight hours. Significant ice accumulations
Are expected, with one to two inch accumulations in some areas.
Later tonight, temperatures will fall, with snow and sleet
Possible across the area. However, ice will remain on area
Roadways, with all travel dangerous.
This is a very dangerous situation. An ice storm warning means
Severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring.
Significant amounts of ice will make travel dangerous or
Impossible. Travel is strongly discouraged. Heavy ice
Accumulations will lead to widespread power outages.
Major ice storm will continue to affect much of the mid south
Through wednesday morning,
.the combination of abundant moisture, an approaching low
Pressure system, and cold air at the surface will produce a major
Ice storm across northeast arkansas, the missouri bootheel, and
Extreme northwest tennessee. Precipitation will continue develop
Throughout across the mid south today. The precipitation will fall
Mainly in the form of freezing rain across northeast arkansas,
The missouri bootheel, and extreme northwest tennessee where
Significant ice accumulations can be expected. Wintry
Precipitation is expected to spread southeast across the remainder
Of the mid south late tonight into wednesday morning.
, ice storm warning remains in effect until 6 am central standard time
wednesday,
An ice storm warning remains in effect until 6 am central standard
time wednesday.
A mixture of freezing rain and sleet will transition over to
Freezing rain today, especially north of a jonesboro arkansas to
Paris tennessee line.
Significant ice accumulations of one half inch or greater are
Expected through wednesday morning. The heaviest accumulations
Are expected north of of a jonesboro arkansas to paris tennessee
Line where over one inch of ice is possible. Precipitation is
Expected to briefly switch over to sleet and snow before ending
Wednesday morning.
This will be a long duration event. Trees and power lines will
Likely become ice covered, leading to possible loss of power
Across the area. Bridges, overpasses, and roadways will become
Extremely dangerous and may become impassable.
.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.
Ice storm warning in effect from noon today to 12 pm central standard time
Wednesday,
The national weather service in shreveport has issued an ice
Storm warning, which is in effect from noon today to 12 pm central
standard time
Wednesday. The winter storm watch is no longer in effect.
Temperatures will drop throughout the day today, as a cold front
Works south into the area ahead of an approaching upper level
Storm system. By noon, rain in some locations will transition to
Freezing rain as temperatures reach the freezing mark.
Ice accumulations of one half of an inch to an inch or more are
Possible by noon wednesday.
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.
A significant ice, sleet, and snow storm continues across much
Of eastern oklahoma and west central and northwest arkansas,
, ice storm warning remains in effect until 6 am central standard time
wednesday,
An ice storm warning remains in effect until 6 am central standard
time wednesday
For the following counties,
In arkansas,
Benton, carroll, washington, madison, crawford, franklin,
Sebastian.
In oklahoma,
Pushmataha, choctaw, adair, mcintosh, sequoyah, pittsburg,
Haskell, latimer, le flore.
Freezing rain, occasionally mixed with sleet, will continue to
Develop and move across southeast oklahoma and into northwest and
West central arkansas today. Total ice accumulations of greater
Than a half inch remain possible through tonight, with higher
Amounts beneath any embedded thunderstorms.
Toward this evening, the freezing rain will become increasingly
Mixed with sleet and possibly even snow, especially along and
North of the interstate 40 corridor. All precipitation will begin
To taper from northwest later tonight, before ending across the
Area by wednesday morning.
Scattered power outages have been reported across the
Area, primarily in arkansas. Additional ice accumulation on trees
And utility lines is expected, which will result in more
Widespread outages. In the hardest hit areas, the outages could
Last several days and possibly as long as a few weeks.
Do not go near downed lines, assume they are live and report any
Downed lines or power outages to your electric company.
Make sure you have an adequate supply of food, water and
Necessary medication to last through the duration of the ice
Storm. Due to the possibility of power outages, flashlights with
A good supply of batteries is recommended. If using a generator,
Do not operate it indoors!
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.
Counties where it was reported that roads were slick in spots,
Franklin.
Counties where slick and hazardous roads were reported,
Adair, mcintosh, sequoyah, pittsburg, haskell, carroll,
Madison, benton, washington, crawford, and sebastian.
Snow to continue in the southern mountains today,
.a cold and unsettled northwest flow will be over eastern utah and
Western colorado today. Snowfall will continue through the day
Over southern mountains, with lighter snow falling in the north.
Winter storm warnings and winter weather advisories continue over
The mountains of southeast utah and southwest colorado.
For the latest details on this winter storm, visit the grand
Junction national weather service web site at weather.gov/gjt.
, winter storm warning remains in effect until 6 pm mountain standard
time this
Evening,
A winter storm warning remains in effect until 6 pm mountain standard
time this
Evening.
Periods of snow will continue over the san juan mountains through
Today. Total snowfall accumulations will vary from 8 to 16 inches
By this evening.
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.
Winter storm watch remains in effect from late tonight through
Wednesday evening,
A winter storm watch remains in effect from late tonight through
Wednesday evening for east central new york and adjacent
Western new england.
There is the potential for 7 or more inches of snow to fall from
Late tonight through wednesday evening across the entire
Area, although some icing will also be possible south and east of
Albany.
Snow will overspread the region from southwest to northeast late
Tonight, as low pressure moves from the tennessee valley to the
Mid atlantic region. The snow may be heavy at times on wednesday.
Snow could mix with sleet south of the capital region, with
Precipitation possibly changing to freezing rain across the mid
Hudson valley and litchfield county as warmer air aloft moves in.
There remains uncertainty with regards to the evolution and exact
Track of this winter storm, and resulting precipitation types.
When there is greater confidence in the storm track and
Evolution, a winter storm warning will be issued if warranted.
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.
A significant winter storm will affect the region on
Wednesday,
, winter storm watch remains in effect from late tonight through
Late wednesday night,
A winter storm watch remains in effect from late tonight through
Late wednesday night.
This watch is for areas south of the massachusetts turnpike and down
To the south coast. This includes southern massachusetts, northeast
Connecticut and rhode island. The watch does not include the cape or
islands.
Snow is expected to over spread the region from southwest to
Northeast between 4 am and 8 am wednesday morning. Once the snow
Begins, it may fall heavily at times during the morning.
Snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour will be possible during the
Morning. The snow will quickly accumulate on roadways, resulting in
Poor visibilities and hazardous travel.
A messy rush hour is expected across northeast connecticut where the
Snow will begin earlier. Across rhode island and southeast
Massachusetts, the snow will begin during the rush hour so it will
Have an impact on the morning commute everywhere.
The potential continues for 4 to 7 inches of snow. The best chance of
The higher amounts will be closest to the massachusetts turnpike. It
Does appear that enough warm mid level air will come into areas south
Of the massachusetts turnpike to result in a change to rain across
Southeast massachusetts and rhode island. Further northwest a period of
Sleet and freezing rain is likely, especially over connecticut and
Even the hills of northwest rhode island for a time. A tenth to one
Quarter inch of ice accretion is possible on top of the snow.
Anyone traveling on wednesday should be prepared for rapidly
Deteriorating conditions, with snow covered roadways and poor
Visibilities.
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 snow and ice possible late tonight through
Wednesday evening,
.low pressure deepening over the lower mississippi valley will
Move towards the tennessee river valley by this evening, and then
Over the southern appalachians by wednesday morning. This low will
Slowly track just south of long island wednesday evening before
Passing over cape cod after midnight wednesday night. This system
Will bring significant wintry weather late tonight through
Wednesday night.
, winter storm watch remains in effect from late tonight through
Wednesday evening,
A winter storm watch remains in effect from late tonight through
Wednesday evening.
Snow will overspread the area after midnight tonight, and could
Become heavy at times during the wednesday morning commute. Snow
Accumulations of 5 to 8 inches are possible during this time.
Warmer air aloft will move into the area beginning late wednesday
Morning, but temperatures will remain below freezing throughout
The day. This will allow for the development of sleet and freezing
Rain, with over one quarter inch of ice possible during this
Time. Precipitation will taper off after midnight wednesday 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 weather will affect the region through wednesday,
.a low pressure system responsible for the wintry weather will
Form over the tennessee valley today and then move northeast
Crossing the region wednesday evening.
, winter storm warning in effect until noon eastern standard time wednesday,
The national weather service in mount holly has issued a winter
Storm warning for snow sleet and freezing rain, which is in effect
Until noon eastern standard time wednesday. The winter storm warning
replaces the
Previously issued winter storm watch.
A period of snow is expected to leave around an inch of
Accumulation this morning before becoming light and intermittent
This afternoon. However, the snow should redevelop this evening
Then change to freezing rain and sleet after midnight and finally
To rain during the morning on wednesday. The total amount of
Snowfall is expected to be 3 to 4 inches. Also 1/4 inch of ice is
Possible from the freezing rain.
Since the ground is frozen, any snow that falls will accumulate
And roads will become slippery quite rapidly.
A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow,
Sleet, and ice are expected or occurring. This will make travel
Very hazardous.
Winter storm impacting southeast illinois and parts of central
Illinois today and tonight,
.low pressure tracking into the tennessee river valley today, and
The upper ohio valley tonight, will spread another round of snow
And periods of sleet across southeast illinois, and snow across
Parts of central illinois. The heaviest snow will occur south of
I-70, where storm total amounts of 7 to 9 inches will be common
By late tonight. Snow accumulations will steadily decrease further
North, With 2 to 4 inches expected as far north as a shelbyville
To paris line.
, winter storm warning remains in effect until midnight central standard
time
Tonight,
A winter storm warning for heavy snow and sleet remains in effect
Until midnight central standard time tonight.
An area of snow, which produced around 4 inches of accumulation
Overnight, will move out of southeast illinois by daybreak.
Periods of light snow or flurries can be expected during the
Morning, before heavy snow returns to area this afternoon. The
Snow may be mixed with sleet at times this afternoon and this
Evening.
An additional 3 to 5 inches of snow is anticipated by late
Evening, resulting in storm total amounts of 7 to 9 inches.
A few locations may reach 10 inches or more, especially south
Of highway 50.
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 will affect the area tonight and tuesday,
.a winter storm is still in the process of moving through the
Southern rockies and the central united states. While most
Locations were getting a reprieve from the wintry weather this
Morning, another round is taking shape and will impact the area
Today and into early tonight. The storm will draw relatively warm
And moist air over the cold air entrenched at the surface of the
Earth. Precipitation today will take the form of a mixture of
Freezing rain and sleet over parts of southeast missouri, with
Snow expected further north mixing with sleet at times. All
Precipitation will become all snow tonight deeper colder air works
Into the region.
, winter storm warning remains in effect until 6 pm central standard
time this
Afternoon,
A winter storm warning for snow and sleet remains in effect until 6 pm
central standard time this afternoon.
Snow and sleet will continue through the day today, with some
Freezing rain or drizzle during the morning hours. Another 2 to
3 inches of snow will be possible during the day today giving
Storm totals of 3 to 5 inches. A light glazing will also be
Possible from the spotty light freezing rain or drizzle this
Morning. Storm total amounts will generally be lighter toward the
Northern portions of the warning area.
The accumulation of snow and sleet will make travel extremely
Difficult, particularly with such cold temperatures. 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.
The winter storm continues to affect the quad state area,
Many communities were reporting between one quarter up to as much
As three quarter inch of ice accumulations, and areas in southern
Illinois had received two inches of sleet accumulation. There have
Been numerous power outages reported due to downed or bending
Trees across the power lines. Many roads in the area are hazardous
To travel. If at all possible, do not attempt to drive today. If
You must, please carry with you an emergency kit. This should
Include a blanket, small shovel, bottled water and snacks in
Case you become stranded. The precipitation will diminish by late
Morning, with a second wave of more freezing rain, sleet and
Snow to affect the area late this afternoon or early evening.
The winter storm will continue through tonight as a warm front
Slowly moves north across tennessee. A low pressure center will develop
Over texas this morning, then move northeast along the warm
Front. The low will pass near nashville this evening.
, winter storm warning remains in effect until 6 am central standard time
Wednesday,
Across most of southern illinois and much of southeast
Missouri, the winter storm will continue to produce a variety of
Winter precipitation types. Mainly sleet and freezing rain is
Expected today. The precipitation will change to mainly snow
Tonight.
Significant icing will occur today south of a line from perryville
Missouri, through carbondale, to carmi illinois. This includes
Poplar bluff and the ozark foothills of southeast missouri. Up to
Three quarters of an inch of ice will cause problems with downed
Tree limbs and power lines. The precipitation will change to mainly snow
Tonight across the entire region.
>From 3 to 6 inches of snow and sleet is expected along and north
Of a perryville, carbondale, carmi line. South of that line, an
Inch or two of sleet and snow is possible.
Snow, sleet, and ice accumulations of this magnitude will have
A major impact on travel. Please consider delaying or canceling
Travel through wednesday morning. Significant damage to power lines and
Trees is possible in some areas. Prepare for the possibility of
Extended power outages.
Significant winter weather event expected today through wednesday,
.low pressure will develop over the tennessee valley
Today, lifting northeast to the upper ohio valley by wednesday
Morning. The low will then move off the new england coast by
Wednesday night. This storm system will bring snow, sleet and
Freezing rain to the ohio valley region. Significant snow and ice
Accumulations are expected with this system.
, winter storm warning in effect until 12 pm eastern standard time
wednesday,
The national weather service in wilmington has issued a winter
Storm warning for snow, which is in effect until 12 pm est
Wednesday. The winter weather advisory is no longer in effect.
Light snow this morning will taper off to a chance of light snow
And freezing drizzle this afternoon. Another round of snow will
Overspread the area tonight, continuing into wednesday morning.
Snow will taper off from west to east wednesday afternoon.
1 to 3 inches of snow are expected today. Another 3 to 7 inches
Of snow will be possible tonight into wednesday.
Total snow accumulation for the entire event is expected to be
4 to 10 inches.
Remember, a winter storm warning means severe winter weather
Conditions are imminent or highly likely. Significant amounts of
Snow, sleet, and ice are expected or occurring. This will make
Travel very hazardous or impossible.
Stay tuned to noaa weather radio or your favorite source of
Weather information for the latest updates. Additional details
Can also be found at
www.weather.gov/iln
.
Winter storm warning remains in effect until 12 pm est
Wednesday,
A winter storm warning remains in effect until 12 pm est
Wednesday.
A slow moving winter weather system will bring a prolonged period
Of snow to indiana. As one wave exits the area this morning, only
Light precipitation is expected into early afternoon. Later this
Afternoon snow will return, mixing at times with sleet into this
Evening. Additional snowfall of around 3 inches is expected by
Wednesday morning, giving a storm total snowfall of 6 to 8 inches
Across much of the area.
Snow amounts may be refined as the track of the system becomes
Better defined. Stay tuned for the latest forecasts for this
Developing situation.
A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow,
Sleet, and ice are expected or occurring. This will make travel
Very hazardous or impossible.
A significant wintry mix will impact the area this morning through
Wednesday morning,
.a low pressure center over the southern plains will move across
Northern tennessee late this evening. This will bring periods of
Freezing rain, Sleet and snow to the area from late tonight
Through wednesday morning.
, winter storm warning now in effect until 7 am eastern standard time
/6 am central standard time /
Wednesday,
The winter storm warning is now in effect until 7 am eastern standard
time /6 am
central standard time / wednesday.
Across southern indiana and northern kentucky, the best chance
For significant snow accumulations will be through early
Afternoon today. Accumulations of 2 to 5 inches are expected by early
Afternoon. Light sleet or freezing rain later this afternoon will
Change to snow early wednesday with an additional 1 to 2 inches of
Snow and light icing expected.
Across the bluegrass region, 2 to 4 inches of snow and sleet
Accumulation are expected by early this afternoon. Freezing rain and
Sleet late today will change over to snow by wednesday morning with
Another 1 to 2 inches of snow and sleet possible.
Further south across central kentucky, mainly a sleet and freezing
Rain mixture is anticipated. Sleet and ice accumulations of 1 to 2
Inches are expected through this afternoon. By late today, freezing
Rain or just rain is expected, changing over to light snow early
Wednesday. Additional snow accumulations of around 1 inch is likely
Through wednesday morning.
Up to a quarter inch of ice will be possible mainly over the
Bluegrass region and central kentucky tuesday evening.
Use extreme caution if traveling this evening through tuesday
Night as untreated roads will become snow covered and slick.
Bridges and overpasses will also develop slick spots and travel
May become treacherous.
A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow,
Sleet, and ice are expected. This will make travel very
Hazardous or impossible.
Winter storm warning remains in effect until 6 pm central standard time
this
Evening,
A winter storm warning remains in effect until 6 pm central standard
time this
Evening.
A mixture of sleet, snow and freezing drizzle will make travel
Very dangerous across southeast kansas today. With even a few
Thunderstorms possible early this morning, snow accumulations of
1 to 2 inches will overlay about one quarter inch of ice to make
Travel treacherous! Travel across southeast kansas is strongly
Discouraged!
A winter storm warning means significant winter weather is
Expected or occurring. This will make travel dangerous.
Significant winter storm continues to impact the region
Today,
.gulf moisture overriding a dome of below freezing temperatures
Will continue to produce sleet, freezing rain and snow across the
Area today. Isolated thunderstorms will also accompany the wintry
Precipitation.
Roadways will continue to be slick and hazardous over all of
Extreme southeast kansas and the missouri ozarks.
, winter storm warning remains in effect until 6 pm central standard
time this
Afternoon,
A winter storm warning remains in effect until 6 pm central standard
time this
Afternoon.
Along the interstate 44 corridor, mainly sleet and freezing rain will
Continue through the early morning hours. Some of this
Precipitation will be accompanied by thunderstorms.
Additional precipitation over eastern kansas and oklahoma will
Spread into southwest and central missouri through the morning and
Afternoon as a mixture of sleet, snow and freezing rain. Storm
Total freezing rain accumulations will range from a glaze to one
Third of an inch. Storm total sleet and snow accumulation of one
To three inches, with locally higher amounts near thunderstorms.
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.
Major winter storm affecting eastern kentucky through wednesday
Morning,
.a developing low pressure system will continue to move northeast
Today, reaching eastern kentucky this evening. This weather system
Will bring a wintry mix of sleet, snow and freezing rain to eastern
Kentucky through wednesday morning along with a period of heavy rain.
, winter storm warning remains in effect until noon eastern standard
time today,
A winter storm warning remains in effect until noon eastern standard
time today.
A mixture of freezing rain, sleet and possibly a little snow has
Overspread the area this morning. The precipitation is expected to
Change over to just rain by noon today. The precipitation is
Expected to gradually transition back to freezing rain, sleet or
Snow on wednesday with additional light snow and ice accumulations
Possible.
At this time, it appears total snow and sleet accumulations of
Up to one inch are possible through noon today, with some
Additional light snow accumulations possible on wednesday. Between a
Quarter and a half inch of ice from freezing rain is also expected
Through noon today. Downed power lines, trees, or tree
Limbs, could result from the weight of the ice. Residents should
Prepare for possible power outages. Travel could also be extremely
Hazardous.
The exact amount and type of precipitation will be affected by
The track of this storm. It is important to remember there
Continues to be some uncertainty as to the exact track of this
Weather system, so be sure to listen for later 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. Continue to monitor noaa weather
Radio or your local media for the latest forecasts. For more
Information, visit our web site at weather.gov/jacksonky.
A significant wintry mix will impact the area this morning through
Wednesday morning,
.a low pressure center over the southern plains will move across
Northern tennessee late this evening. This will bring periods of
Freezing rain, Sleet and snow to the area from late tonight
Through wednesday morning.
, ice storm warning remains in effect until 1 pm eastern standard time
/noon central standard time /
This afternoon,
An ice storm warning remains in effect until 1 pm eastern standard time
/noon central standard time /
This afternoon.
A mix of freezing rain and sleet currently across south central
Kentucky will change over to just rain by mid afternoon. Up to one
Inch of sleet accumulation and one quarter to one half inch of ice
Accumulation can be expected through early afternoon.
An ice storm warning means significant amounts of ice 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.
The winter storm will continue through tonight as a warm front
Slowly moves north across tennessee. A low pressure center will develop
Over texas this morning, then move northeast along the warm
Front. The low will pass near nashville this evening.
, ice storm warning remains in effect until 12 pm central standard time
Wednesday,
A major ice storm will continue in the tennessee border counties of
Western kentucky, as well as new madrid county missouri.
Temperatures will remain near or slightly above 32 degrees at the
Surface today. This will allow some of the rain to run off before
Freezing. Temperatures will fall again tonight, resulting in
Another period of more significant icing. The precipitation will
End wednesday morning as snow and sleet.
Downed tree limbs and power outages are occurring, and they will
Continue to be a problem through wednesday morning. From one half
To one inch of ice on trees and power lines will be common by
Wednesday morning.
Ice accumulations of this magnitude will cause significant damage
To power lines and trees. Prepare for the possibility of extended
Power outages. Roads will be heavily impacted, especially after
Temperatures fall through the 20s 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. Keep an extra
Flashlight, food, and water on hand. Stay away from downed power lines.
Winter storm warning remains in effect until 12 pm est
Wednesday,
A winter storm warning remains in effect until 12 pm est
Wednesday.
A storm system moving into the area early this morning will
Continue to bring accumulating snow across the area through the
Morning rush.
After daybreak, warmer air will stream in from the south, and
Result in the snow changing to a mix of snow, sleet and freezing
Rain for portions of the warning area. Ice accumulation, on top
Of the fallen snow, will be possible during this time. Later in
The day tuesday and into tuesday night, many of the counties
Will see plain rain. As the cold front moves through wednesday,
Light snow returns.
Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches of snow are possible in
The warning area. One quarter inch of ice accumulation during
Periods of freezing rain is also possible. The higher snow totals
Will be across east central ohio into northern west virginia,
And especially in the northern mountains of west virginia. The
Most ice accumulation will be across northeast kentucky,
Southeast ohio, western west virginia, and in pocahontas
County, west virginia.
It should be noted that locations that receive the warning
Criteria snow may experience significant snow melt or settling of
The snow tuesday night, with the onset of rain in the warmer
Air.
A winter storm warning for heavy snow and ice means severe winter
Weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts
Of snow and ice 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.
A significant winter storm will affect the region on
Wednesday,
, winter storm warning in effect from 4 am wednesday to 1 am est
Thursday,
The national weather service in taunton has issued a winter storm
Warning, which is in effect from 4 am wednesday to 1 am est
Thursday.
This winter storm warning is in effect mainly to the north of the
Massachusetts turnpike. This includes northern massachusetts and
Southern new hampshire.
Snow is expected to over spread the region from southwest to
Northeast between 4 am and 8 am wednesday morning. Once the snow
Begins, it will fall heavily at times through early afternoon. Snowfall
Rates of 1 inch per hour will be possible through early afternoon. With
The cold ground, the snow will quickly accumulate on roadways
Resulting in hazardous travel and poor visibilities.
A messy morning rush hour is expected across southwest new hampshire
And northwest massachusetts, as the snow will start earlier in this region.
The snow should arrive across southeast new hampshire and northeast
Massachusetts during the morning rush hour, so it will have an
Impact on the morning commute everywhere.
Snow will fall heavily at times through early afternoon, accumulating
Between 5 and 8 inches. Some locations in far northwest massachusetts
And southern new hampshire may see 10 inches of snow, but that will be
Determined by the exact track of the storm which still remains uncertain.
Warmer air in the mid levels of the atmosphere will likely change
Portions of northern massachusetts, and possibly southern new
Hampshire to some sleet and freezing rain in the late afternoon and
Evening. A tenth to one quarter inch of ice accretion is possible on
Top of the snow in this region. Parts of coastal northeast
Massachusetts will likely change to plain rain for a time. It remains
Uncertain how far north the change over to mixed precipitation will
Make it, so some refinement is likely in future forecasts.
Anyone traveling on wednesday should be prepared for rapidly
Deteriorating conditions, with snow covered roadways and poor
Visibilities.
A winter storm warning is issued when an average of 6 or more
Inches of snow is expected in a 12 hour period, or for 8 or more
Inches in a 24 hour period. Travel will be slow at best on well
Treated surfaces, and quite difficult on any unplowed or
Untreated surfaces.
Winter storm warning in effect until 12 pm eastern standard time wednesday,
The national weather service in sterling virginia has issued a
Winter storm warning for snow, sleet, and freezing rain, in
Effect until 12 pm eastern standard time wednesday for northern and central
Virginia. The winter weather advisory and winter storm watch are no
Longer in effect.
A wave of low pressure will bring snow to the area today, with
Accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Snow may mix with sleet this
Afternoon across central virginia. A second stronger wave will
Bring a wintry mix of precipitation tonight into wednesday.
Snow, sleet, and freezing rain this evening will change over to
All freezing rain overnight as warmer air is drawn into the
System. Temperatures will remain in the lower 30s wednesday
Morning allowing for the rain to freeze on some surfaces.
Temperatures will rise slowly above freezing by wednesday
Afternoon, allowing for a change over to rain.
Total snow and sleet accumulations through tuesday night will be 2
To 4 inches and total ice accumulations for tuesday night through
Wednesday morning will be around a quarter of an inch.
A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow,
Sleet, and ice are expected or occurring. This will make travel
Very hazardous or impossible.
Winter weather advisory in effect until noon eastern standard time today,
, winter storm watch remains in effect from this evening through
Wednesday evening,
The national weather service in pittsburgh has issued a winter
Weather advisory for snow, which is in effect until noon est
Today. A winter storm watch remains in effect from this evening
Through wednesday evening.
Snow this morning will accumulate 3 to 5 inches before ending
This afternoon. Little precipitation is expected this afternoon,
But a developing winter storm will bring additional snowfall
For tonight and wednesday.
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. Report your snowfall accumulations to the national
Weather service by calling toll free, 1-877-633-6772.
A developing storm system will generate a wintry mix of
Precipitation over the area tonight and wednesday. Precipitation
Is expected to begin as snow this evening and may change to
Freezing rain and sleet late tonight and wednesday morning.
Precipitation will change back to snow by wednesday afternoon as
Colder air sweeps in from the northwest. Significant snow and ice
Accumulations are likely with this storm.
There is still great uncertainty in the track of the storm. Any
Change in direction will provide differences in the type of
Precipitation that falls over the 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. Report your snowfall
Accumulations to the national weather service by calling toll
Free, 1-877-633-6772.
A significant snowfall is possible wednesday and wednesday
Night,
.low pressure will approach from the southwest tuesday night and
Then move northeast across the gulf of maine wednesday night. This
System will then move quickly northeast just north of nova scotia
Thursday.
, winter storm watch in effect from wednesday morning through
Late wednesday night,
The national weather service in caribou has issued a winter storm
Watch, which is in effect from wednesday morning through late
Wednesday night.
Snow is expected to overspread the area wednesday morning and
Continue through wednesday night. There is the potential for 7 or more
Inches of snow across the watch area by late wednesday 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.
Significant snowstorm to move into new hampshire and maine on
Wednesday,
Deepening low pressure moving past cape cod wednesday then
Northeast through the gulf of maine wednesday night will produce
Significant snowfall wednesday and wednesday night. This storm will
Produce heavy snowfall across northern, central and southeast new
Hampshire and southern and western maine.
, winter storm warning remains in effect from 6 am wednesday to
3 am eastern standard time thursday,
A winter storm warning remains in effect from 6 am wednesday to
3 am eastern standard time thursday.
Total snowfall amounts in the warning area will range from 10 to
15 inches.
Deepening low pressure moving past cape cod wednesday then
Northeast through the gulf of maine wednesday night will produce
Significant snowfall wednesday and wednesday night. This storm will
Produce heavy snowfall across northern, central and southeast new
Hampshire and southern and western maine.
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.
Wind chill advisory remains in effect until 10 am central standard time
this
Morning,
Winds have diminished considerably across most of the region early
This morning. However temperatures have lowered to 15 to 25 below
In most locations away from lake superior. The combination of the
Light wind and cold air will still produce occasional wind chill
Values lower than 25 below zero.
If you must venture outdoors, be sure to wear appropriate
Clothing. Under these conditions, exposed skin can freeze in
10 to 20 minutes and hypothermia can result if precautions are
Not taken.

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