Here is an update from the National Weather Service: A fast moving but potent weather system will bring snow to our entire area Tuesday and Tuesday night. As the storm strengthens to our east later Tuesday, the winds will increase resulting in areas of blowing and drifting snow. As the storm continues to exit, bitterly cold air will quickly settle in Tuesday and Tuesday night. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from 10am Tuesday to 6am Wednesday. Snow accumulations expected to reach 5-9 inches. Snow will spread over the area toward late Tuesday morning and the midday hours, then continue through much of Tuesday night. The heaviest snowfall is expected Tuesday afternoon and evening, with snowfall rates of around an inch per hour. Travel will become hazardous due to snow covered roads and periods of low visibility. Areas of blowing and drifting snow will develop later especially Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night as winds increase, resulting in significantly reduced visibilities at times. The Tuesday afternoon and evening rush hour ill be significantly impacted. Winds out of the northeast 15-25 MPH with gusts up to 35 MPH Tuesday afternoon, becoming north and northwest Tuesday night. Temperatures will be mainly in the 20S Tuesday, then falling through the teens and single digits Tuesday night. Wind chills will be mainly around 10 degrees Tuesday, then drop to around 10 below zero Tuesday night. These values can quickly cause frostbite to exposed skin and lead to hypothermia. A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow are expected. Strong winds are also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible. Areas of blowing and drifting snow will greatly reduce visibility especially in open areas later Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night. This will result in snow blowing back onto previously plowed roadways. Use extra caution if driving.
Posted on: Mon, 20 Jan 2014 20:59:17 +0000
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