SITUATION. The weather forecasted for this coming weekend, 24 – 27 JAN 14, will involve heavy blowing / drifting snow and potentially damaging winds of up to 45 knots, causing almost blizzard-like conditions. Dangerous wind chill temperatures of -30F to -50F are also expected. Storm total snow accumulation expected 8-15 inches, with 2-3 foot snow drifts. Projected Forecast - From 1800 Friday until 0800 on Saturday: Snow showers. Moderate to heavy winds with gusts from 15kts to 25kts. Dangerous wind chill temps will be -30ºf to -40ºf. Snow accumulation about 1-3. - From 0800 Saturday until 1200 on Sunday: Heavy snow showers and potentially damaging winds. Winds from southwest at 30-45kt may cause blizzard-like conditions, reducing visibility to near zero at times. Damaging winds may bring down trees/power lines and may cause widespread power outages. Dangerous wind chill temps will be -30 to -50ºf. Snow accumulation expected 1-3. - From 1200 Sunday until 1200 on Monday: Lake effect snow may be heavy at times. Winds from the west at 25kts with gusts to 35kt, which may cause blizzard-like conditions, reducing visibility to less than 1/2 mile. Dangerous wind chill temps will be -30ºf to -50ºf. Snow accumulation expected 6-10. Snow drifts may be 2-3ft deep.
Posted on: Sat, 25 Jan 2014 03:36:37 +0000
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