Major Winter Storm To Impact Nation This Week

, Major ice storm possible over north central arkansas,
.cold air will remain over the state through much of this week.
Warm air will move over this cold air, with a classic ice storm
Scenario being set up over northern arkansas.
, winter storm watch in effect from monday afternoon through
Wednesday afternoon,
The national weather service in little rock has issued a winter
Storm watch, which is in effect from monday afternoon through
Wednesday afternoon.
Cold air will remain across the state through much of this
Week. Warm air will move over this cold air, and set the stage
For a major icing event. This will include areas in north central
Arkansas, mainly north of a line from fort smith, to
Clinton, to heber springs, to newport.
Precipitation will start out as a rain, sleet mix beginning
Monday afternoon, before changing over to a freezing rain and
Sleet mix monday evening. The upper level system will move across
The area tuesday, with freezing rain continuing.
As of now, ice accumulation totals appear to be significant,
With a major ice storm likely across north central arkansas.
Also, this will be a long duration event, only adding to the
Hazardous nature. Trees and power lines will likely become ice
Covered, leading to possible loss of power in north central
Arkansas.
This is a developing situation, and many factors will determine
Where the most significant icing occurs. The watch and possible
Warning area may change based on the eventual track of the storm.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts from the national weather
Service.
A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant
Snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Residents
In the watch area should prepare winter storm conditions. Make
Sure your car is winterized and in good working order. Also make
Sure you have an adequate supply of food, water and the necessary
Medication to last through the duration of the winter storm.
, freezing rain possible monday night through wednesday along and
North of i-40,
A cold front along the northern gulf of mexico will move north as
A warm front tonight and stall out across the mid south monday
Night into tuesday. Increasing low level moisture along this front
Will result in precipitation developing late monday afternoon into
Monday evening across the mid south. Meanwhile, cold air will
Remain in place across areas mainly along and north of i-40 with
Low temperatures monday night at or slightly below freezing. As a
Result, some of the precipitation will change over to freezing
Rain especially across northwest tennessee. There is still some uncertainty
With the timing of the precipitation, temperatures when the
Precipitation occurs and the amount of precipitation expected.
Persons across the mid south should stay tuned to the latest
Information from the national weather service regarding this
Winter weather event.
, significant icing possible over northeast arkansas, the
Missouri bootheel and northwest tennessee monday night through
Tuesday,
.cold air at the surface will be in place across northeast
Arkansas, the missouri bootheel and northwest tennessee.
Precipitation will develop late monday afternoon across central
Arkansas and spread east over the midsouth. With temperatures at
The surface below freezing, rainfall that does occur will freeze
On contact.
, winter storm watch in effect from monday evening through
Tuesday afternoon,
The national weather service in memphis has issued a winter storm
Watch, which is in effect from monday evening through tuesday
Afternoon.
Surface temperatures will be at or below freezing monday evening
Through tuesday across northeast arkansas, the missouri bootheel
And northwest tennessee. Rain will develop by monday evening and
Will freeze on contact with exposed surfaces. Significant ice
Accumulations are possible beginning monday night through tuesday
Afternoon.
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.
, an ice storm is expected to effect parts of eastern oklahoma
And west central and northwest arkansas monday afternoon through
Wednesday,
, winter storm watch remains in effect from monday afternoon
Through wednesday afternoon,
A winter storm watch remains in effect from monday afternoon
Through wednesday afternoon for the following counties,
In arkansas,
Benton, carroll, washington, madison.
In oklahoma,
Osage, washington, nowata, craig, ottawa, pawnee, tulsa,
Rogers, mayes, delaware, creek, okfuskee, okmulgee,
Wagoner, cherokee, adair, muskogee, mcintosh.
A large cold canadian air mass will build over the region
Today and tonight. This airmass will continue to provide a conduit
Of surface sub freezing air into our region through wednesday.
Warm air above the sub freezing air and weather disturbances
Moving south of our region will set the stage for sleet and
Freezing rain over parts of eastern oklahoma and northwest
Arkansas monday afternoon through wednesday.
This situation often results in significant freezing rain or
Sleet for our area. Areas from about interstate 44 northwest are
Almost assured of a mixture of freezing rain and sleet. Places
South of a mcalester to fort smith line will be warm enough that
Significant freezing rain is less likely, at least through the
Day tuesday. However, even a slight change in the track of the
System could give even southeast sections periods of a wintry mix
As well.
At this time..it looks like the most likely area of significant
Ice accumulation will be near an okmulgee oklahoma to eureka
Springs arkansas axis. However, slight warming or cooling at
The surface will shift where the most significant freezing rain
Occurs.
A winter storm watch means a significant accumulation of ice or
Sleet is expected in the watch area.
Residents in the watch area should prepare for winter storm
Conditions. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working
Order. Also make sure you have an adequate supply of food, water
And the necessary medication to last through the duration of the
Winter storm.
Significant ice accumulation on trees and power lines may
Occur, which could cause power outages. Do not go near downed
Lines, Assume they are live and report any downed lines or power
Outages to your electric company.
Stay tuned to noaa weather radio, commercial radio or television
For the latest information concerning this developing winter
Weather event. Additional weather information can also be found
At:
www.srh.noaa.gov/tulsa
.
, winter storm warning remains in effect until 6 am mountain standard time
monday,
A winter storm warning remains in effect until 6 am mountain standard time
monday.
Snow, heavy at times will continue over the northern colorado
Rockies through tonight. A moist, westerly flow will continue to
Bring additional snowfall into the state through at least
Tonight. Additional snow accumulations of one to two feet will be
Possible over the mountains of western jackson and western grand
Counties, including rabbit ears pass. The mountains of eastern
Jackson, eastern grand and western larimer counties, including
Rocky mountain national park can expect an additional 6 to 12
Inches through late tonight.
Southwest winds 15 to 30 mph will also occur with some gusts to
50 mph above timberline. As a result, there will be areas of
Blowing and drifting snow over the higher mountain passes.
Remember, a winter storm warning means hazardous winter weather
Conditions are imminent or highly likely. Significant snow
Accumulations are occurring or expected. Strong winds are also
Possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
, more rain and snow on the way,
.precipitation will continue across western colorado and eastern
Utah today through monday as a storm system along the west coast
Continues to funnel moisture and energy across northern utah and
Northern colorado. Mild temperatures will keep a mixture of rain
And snow the dominant precipitation type today. Cold air lurking
Just to the north is expected to slowly move in tonight and
Monday, changing the precipitation to all snow as it does so. The
Prolonged duration event is now expected to persist through monday
Night. The winter storm warnings and advisories has thus been
Extended until early tuesday morning.
For the latest details on this complicated winter storm, visit
The grand junction national weather service web site at
Weather.gov/gjt.
, winter storm warning now in effect until 6 am mountain standard time
tuesday,
The winter storm warning for heavy snow is now in effect until 6
Am mountain standard time tuesday.
Periods of snow will continue through monday night, and may be
Heavy at times. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches are
Expected, with locally greater amounts up to 36 inches possible on
Some west and southwest facing slopes. Gusty winds at times may
Also produce areas of blowing snow.
Rain may still mix with the snow at times for elevations below
8000 feet today.
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.
, heavy snow possible across parts of central illinois monday
Night into tuesday,
A storm system is expected to take shape across the desert
Southwest on sunday, then track northeastward into the ohio
Valley by tuesday. Wintry precipitation will develop in advance of
This system across missouri on monday, then will spread into
Central and southeast illinois monday night.
The exact track and evolution of this approaching winter storm is
Still uncertain, however current indications strongly suggest the
Potential for heavy snowfall across southern parts of the
Area, particularly along and south of i-70. All of central
Illinois is expected to see snowfall as this system tracks by to
The south on tuesday. Locations north of i-72 will likely see a
Couple inches of accumulation, while areas along and south of
I-70 could potentially pick up in excess of 6 inches of snow. In
Addition, if enough warm air is drawn northward into the
Area, some sleet may mix in with the snow across the south as well.
Stay tuned to later forecasts and statements for more information
On this developing winter storm system.
, winter storm to affect parts of the area early next week,
.an arctic high pressure system is building into the region bringing
Very cold air to missouri and illinois. Temperatures are expected
To stay below freezing at least through mid-week. Precipitation
Associated with an upper level disturbance will overspread the
Region on monday evening. The very cold airmass over the area will
Insure this precipitation will fall as a wintry mix of snow, sleet,
And freezing rain.
, winter storm watch in effect from monday evening through
Tuesday afternoon,
The national weather service in st louis has issued a winter
Storm watch, which is in effect from monday evening through
Tuesday afternoon.
Wintry precipitation is expected to develop over the area by
Monday evening. Significant icing is possible south of interstate
44 in southeast missouri. A mixture of sleet and snow is more
Likely further north toward the st. Louis metro area. Heavy sleet
And snow accumulations are possible in these areas.
A winter storm watch is advanced notice that severe winter
Weather is possible in the watch area, it does not mean it is a
Certainty. Those in the watch area should begin preparing in case
The storm does materialize. If you have travel planned, you may
Want to adjust your travel time to avoid the storm. Also, you
Should use this advanced notice to make certain your vehicle is
Winterized. Make preparations at home by stocking emergency
Supplies, such as food, medicine, and extra heating fuel,
Just in case the storm makes travel impossible. This is especially
Important for those living in rural areas.
, winter storm watch in effect from monday evening through
Tuesday evening,
The national weather service in paducah has issued a winter storm
Watch, which is in effect from monday evening through tuesday
Evening for all of southeast missouri, southern illinois, southwest
Indiana, and western kentucky.
Significant wintry precipitation is likely monday night through
Tuesday evening. The precipitation will develop rapidly from west
To east across the four state region monday night, persist on and
Off through tuesday, then gradually diminish tuesday night.
Across most of southern illinois, southwest indiana and northern
Portions of southeast missouri, snow and sleet will be most
Likely, with just a chance of freezing rain from crowleys ridge
East toward evansville and owensboro. Significant snow accumulations
Of 4 or more inches appears possible, with some sleet accumulation
Possible as well.
For the remainder of the area, including western kentucky, the
Southern tip of illinois and southern portions of southeast
Missouri, sleet and freezing rain appears more likely. There
Could be some snow monday night. Significant accumulations of sleet
And ice will be possible. Although still somewhat uncertain, more
Sleet appears likely along and just north of ohio river, with
Freezing rain more predominant toward the tennessee and arkansas
State lines with west kentucky and southeast missouri.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts and statements very
Closely today through monday. Model projections indicate the
Potential for significant precipitation amounts to occur. However
The system has yet to fully take shape. Forecast amounts could
Change.
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 wintry mix is likely from monday night through
Wednesday,
.a low pressure center over the southern plains will move into the
Region monday. This will bring periods of freezing rain, sleet
And snow to the area from late monday night through wednesday.
, winter storm watch in effect from monday evening through
Wednesday morning,
The national weather service in louisville has issued a winter
Storm watch, which is in effect from monday evening through
Wednesday morning.
An area of low pressure over the southern plains will strengthen
And move towards the region on monday. This system has the
Potential to bring a significant wintry mix of precipitation
Beginning late monday night through wednesday morning.
At this time, the best chance for significant snow accumulations
Appears to be across south-central indiana, far north-central
Kentucky and the northern bluegrass, where potentially over four
Inches of snowfall is possible. Locations across central kentucky
Will likely see more of a sleet and snow mixture, whereas the
Best chance for icing from freezing rain or sleet will reside
Across southern kentucky. It is important to note that any small
Shift in the track of the storm could significantly alter
Precipitation type and amount.
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.
, ice and sleet accumulations expected later monday into
Tuesday across southeast kansas,
.moisture will be lifted over the shallow cold airmass across the
Area on monday into tuesday, in advance of an approaching winter
Storm system across the west. This will result in an extended
Period of wintry precipitation in the form of freezing
Drizzle, sleet and light freezing rain.
, winter storm watch remains in effect from monday afternoon
Through tuesday afternoon,
A winter storm watch remains in effect from monday afternoon
Through tuesday afternoon.
Freezing drizzle and some sleet is expected to develop across the
Area on monday morning. The wintry mix of precipitation is
Expected to increase in coverage and intensity by monday
Afternoon into monday night, with a period of light freezing
Rain and moderate sleet possible. Ice accumulations up to
One-quarter inch or sleet accumulations up to 2 inches will be
Possible late monday into tuesday. This could result in
Significant travel problems across the area.
A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant
Winter weather that may impact travel. Continue to monitor the
Latest forecasts for updated information.
, major winter storm to impact region early this week,
.an upper level trough over the western united states will slowly
Shift towards the central united states early this week. Ahead
Of the trough, increasing south to southwest winds will ride up
Over a cold dome of high pressure located over the central united
States. Widespread frozen precipitation is expected to break out
Starting monday across southeast kansas and western missouri, and
Spread into the remainder of the missouri ozarks early monday
Evening. The frozen precipitation is then expected to continue
Into tuesday, and possibly even tuesday night or wednesday across
Far southern missouri. Some of the precipitation may be heavy at
Times from monday night into tuesday across southern
Missouri, with some thunder even possible. Primarily sleet and
Freezing rain are expected along and south of the interstate 44
Corridor, with significant accumulations likely. Areas north of
The interstate will primarily see sleet and snow, with some
Heavier snowfall possible from lake of the ozarks towards rolla.
, winter storm watch in effect from monday afternoon through
Tuesday afternoon,
The national weather service in springfield has issued a winter
Storm watch, which is in effect from monday afternoon through
Tuesday afternoon.
Snow and sleet are expected to develop monday afternoon along and
West of highway 65, and spread east into central missouri by
Early monday evening. Given the afternoon onset of precipitation
Along and west of highway 65, there may be significant impacts to
The monday afternoon commute. Periods of sleet and snow are then
Expected to continue into monday night and tuesday before ending
By tuesday evening. Sleet and snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches
Are expected from southeast kansas into west central missouri.
Areas from lake of the ozarks towards rolla may receive more snow
Than sleet from this storm system, with accumulations greater
Than 4 inches possible.
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 possible monday night through wednesday morning,
.a developing low pressure system will move northeast out of texas
Monday night, reaching tennessee by tuesday evening. This weather
System will bring the potential for a wintry mix of precipitation to
Eastern kentucky monday night through wednesday morning.
, winter storm watch in effect from monday evening through
Wednesday morning,
The national weather service in jackson has issued a winter storm
Watch, which is in effect from monday evening through wednesday
Morning.
A developing low pressure system will move northeast from texas
Monday night, spreading snow into the area. The snow will continue
Into tuesday, before mixing with or changing to freezing rain and
Sleet. Areas north of interstate 64 will likely see the changeover
The latest. The wintry mix is expected to last through wednesday
Morning. Based on the expected track of the storm at this time,
There is a potential for more than 4 inches of snow and sleet monday
Night through wednesday morning, with some icing from freezing rain.
The exact amount and type of precipitation will be affected by the
Exact track of this storm. It is important to remember there is
Uncertainty as to the exact track of this weather system, so be
Sure to listen for later updates.
A winter storm watch means there is a potential for significant
Snow, sleet, or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
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.
, winter storm watch remains in effect from late monday night
Through wednesday morning,
A winter storm watch remains in effect from late monday night
Through wednesday morning.
A low pressure system will approach the area monday night and
Move through tuesday and tuesday night. Accumulating snows are
Likely by dawn tuesday for northeastern kentucky, southeastern
Ohio, and into the southern west virginia lowlands. Several
Inches of snow are possible throughout the watch area by mid-
Morning tuesday, impacting the morning commute.
During the day tuesday, warmer air pushing northward will
Introduce sleet or freezing rain tuesday afternoon and
Evening, resulting in some accumulation of ice as well. Portions
Of southern and central west virginia could even see plain rain
For a time tuesday evening.
The precipitation is likely to change back to snow before ending
Sometime wednesday morning, with an additional light accumulation
Possible.
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.
, snow and blowing snow over pictured rocks and eastward
Today,
, low wind chills over the west half overnight tonight,
.west to northwest winds will continue to push arctic air into
Upper michigan and over the relatively warm waters of lake
Superior into monday. The result will be numerous lake effect
Snow showers in areas favored by west to northwesterly flow.
Blowing snow should become less of a factor this afternoon as
Gusty winds diminish to around 10 mph or less by mid afternoon.
Low wind chills can also be expected overnight tonight especially
Inland away from the moderating influence of the great lakes.
, wind chill advisory remains in effect from midnight eastern standard time
/11 pm
central standard time / tonight to 10 am eastern standard time /9 am
central standard time / monday,
A wind chill advisory remains in effect from midnight eastern standard time
/11 pm
central standard time / tonight to 10 am eastern standard time /9 am
central standard time / monday.
Temperatures have risen into the single digits below and above
Zero across the area. This has allowed wind chill values to rise
Into the teens below zero.
Still, wind chill readings are once again expected to drop to 18
Below to 28 below zero tonight into monday morning. The lowest
Wind chills are most likely away from the moderating influence of
Lake superior.
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 continue through monday morning,
.westerly winds of 10 to 15 mph, in combination with subzero air
Temperatures, will create wind chill readings of 25 below to
40 below zero through monday morning. Under full sunshine this
Afternoon, there may be a brief period of slightly warmer wind
Chill values. However, by sunset, wind chills will once again
Fall tonight through monday morning.
, wind chill advisory remains in effect until 12 pm central standard time
monday,
A wind chill advisory remains in effect until 12 pm central standard time
monday.
Westerly winds of 10 to 15 mph, in combination with subzero air
Temperatures, Will result in hazardous wind chills of 25 below
To 40 below zero persisting for an extended period.
A wind chill advisory means that very cold air and 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 appropriate clothing,
Including a hat and gloves.
, bitterly cold wind chills persisting this morning,
.a wind chill advisory remains in effect through this morning
For central and east central minnesota, including the twin
Cities metropolitan area, as well as all of west central
Wisconsin. The advisory is generally along and north of a line
From appleton to red wing to eau claire.
West northwest winds of 5 to 15 mph, coupled with subzero
Temperatures this morning, will cause wind chills from 25 below
To 30 or 35 below zero. The lowest readings near 35 below zero
Will be found from alexandria east towards mora. The wind chills
Will gradually improve during the mid morning hours and more so
During the afternoon as temperatures moderate and winds decrease.
When venturing outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and mittens
And cover as much flesh as possible.
, wind chill advisory remains in effect until noon central standard time
today,
A wind chill advisory remains in effect until noon central standard time
today.
West northwest winds at 5 to 15 mph, coupled with subzero
Temperatures through this morning, will cause wind chills from 25 below
To 35 below zero. The lowest readings near 35 below zero will be
Found from alexandria east towards mora. The wind chills will
Gradually improve through mid morning and more so during the
Afternoon as temperatures moderate and winds lighten.
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.
When venturing outdoors, make sure you wear a hat and mittens
And cover as much flesh as possible.
, wind chill advisory north central and eastern portions of
South central north dakota through noon on monday,
.cold arctic air will remain over the region through monday. Near
Zero to subzero temperatures combined with northwest winds of 10
To 20 mph from north central north dakota to the jamestown area
And southward will keep wind chills in the 25 below to 40 below
Zero range through monday at noon central standard time . The coldest wind
chill
Temperatures are expected during the early morning hours today
And monday.
If you plan on traveling, carry a winter survival kit and let
Others know of your travel plans. If you become stranded, stay
With your vehicle. Dangerous wind chills can cause frostbite on
Exposed skin in 15 minutes, and hypothermia can occur if
Precautions are not taken.
, wind chill advisory remains in effect until 12 pm central standard time
monday,
A wind chill advisory remains in effect until noon central standard time
monday.
Subzero temperatures combined with northwest winds 10 to 20 mph
From north central north dakota to the jamestown area and
Southward will keep wind chills in the 25 below to 40 below zero
Range through noon central standard time on monday.
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 within 15 minutes if
Precautions are not taken.
, winter storm moving across nevada,
.a winter storm will bring heavy snow to east central nevada,
Including white pine county and northeast nye county, through
The remainder of tonight and sunday. Moderate snowfall
Accumulations will also occur across the remainder of northern and
Central nevada through the remainder of tonight and sunday. Snow
Will taper off to flurries late sunday afternoon and evening.
, winter storm warning in effect until 4 pm pacific standard time sunday,
, winter storm watch is canceled,
The national weather service in elko has issued a winter storm
Warning for heavy snow, which is in effect until 4 pm pacific standard time
Sunday, for white pine and northern nye counties. The winter
Storm watch for sunday evening through monday afternoon has been
Canceled.
Heavy snow will continue on and off through the remainder of
Tonight and sunday, tapering off to flurries sunday evening. The
Heaviest snow will be across white pine county and northeastern
Nye county. Snowfall totals will range from 4 to 8 inches in
Valleys, to 8 to 12 inches in the mountains. Much lower amounts
Are expected in northwestern nye county including tonopah.
Travel may become very difficult or impossible late tonight and sunday
, especially along highways 6, 50, and 93. Due to the heavy wet
Nature of the snow, tree branches and power lines may be knocked
Down. This will hinder travel further as well as cause power
Outages.
A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow are
Expected or occurring. This will make travel very hazardous or
Impossible.
.a storm system dropping slowly south into nevada will bring a
Band of heavy snow to lincoln county and central nye county this
Afternoon through monday afternoon. The snow could extend as far
West as esmeralda county.
, winter storm warning in effect from 1 pm this afternoon to
6 pm pacific standard time monday,
The national weather service in las vegas has issued a winter
Storm warning for heavy snow, which is in effect from 1 pm this
Afternoon to 6 pm pacific standard time monday for lincoln, central nye and
Esmeralda counties. The winter storm watch is no longer in effect.
A developing storm system is expected to bring heavy snow to
South central nevada sunday afternoon through much of monday. The
Most likely locations for heavy snow will be lincoln and central
Nye counties, but heavy snow could affect areas as far west as
Goldfield. Totals of six to 12 inches are possible in much of the
Area, with 12 to 24 inches possible in the mountains of northern
Lincoln county.
A winter storm warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
Conditions are expected or occurring. Only travel in an emergency
Since 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.
, heavy lake snows impacting the watertown area,
A broad area of lake effect snow will continue over most of jefferson
County south of philadelphia, oswego county north of altmar, and
Eastern lewis county. The heaviest snow will be scattered between
Southwick beach and barnes corners with up to an inch an hour.
If you will be driving through this area, be aware that
Conditions can be very difficult. Roads will be snow covered and
Motorists should allow for plenty of extra time to reach their
Destination. Visibilities will be reduced. Some affected routes will
Be interstate 81 from mannsville to adams center and route 12
Between lowville and watertown.