I have gone through the latest data once again and at this time I can say that I'm still feeling good with calling for my 2" to 5" inches of snow over Thursday. With another inch to maybe two inches possible on Friday. Which would bring our final total between both Thursday and Friday between 3" and 6" inches with a few locally higher amounts near 7" inches in spots cannot be ruled out. You can see the snow moving in closer in this image below.
Radar image taken at 8:13pm EST..........We do have many watches, warnings, and Advisories out with this storm. All the counties in the WLFI viewing area are currently under that Winter weather advisory. This advisory is in effect from 4:00am EST Thursday through 7:00am EST Friday. The only counties that are not in the Winter Weather Advisory are Newton, Benton, and Jasper counties, However they are currently under a Winter Storm Warning. And this is in effect from Midnight tonight through 6:00pm CST Thursday. So stay storm ready and be S-A-F-E!! ;)
We will see winds blowing between 10 and 15 mph on Thursday into Friday afternoon. And believe me that this is enough to whip this snow all over the place! This is going to be a light fluffy snow as I have said the past few days. We will see the winds start to pick up be Friday evening to around 20 mph possible. It will be VERY cold the next few days so remember the Hot Cocoa Advisory!
Main Storm Threats:
Heavy Snow During Rush Hour: Snow will be at it's heaviest in the morning around 6:00am and 7:00am so driving to work will be a challenge. Please allow yourself some extra time to get from point "A" to point "B". Drive slow and remember your winter driving safety tips.
Slick Roads: Roads will be very slick as our temperatures are cold enough that the ground is nice and hard. So anything to fall will have no trouble sticking.
Blowing And Drifting Snow: Blowing and drifting snow will be a threat even with only 10 to 15 mph winds. When we have snow this light and fluffy it will have no trouble blowing around like a light dust.
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Here is the meaning of the Winter weather Warnings and Advisories above.
Winter Weather Advisory: Issued for a hazardous combination of snow, and ice of which neither meets or exceeds warning criteria. Issued for winter weather that will cause significant inconveniences or could be life-threatening if the proper precautions are not taken.
Winter Storm Warning: Issued for a combination of heavy snow and/or ice, of which, at least one exceeds or meets warning criteria. Winter weather is expected to cause life-threatening public impact for a combination of winter hazards including heavy snow, ice, near blizzard conditions, blowing and drifting snow and/or dangerous wind chills.
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Stay safe bloggers and please be storm ready. We will see HEAVY snowfall in the morning hours and the afternoon.
I'll check back soon..........
Is darn nasty out there! Snowing pretty darn good at 7:15 and the roads are slick. Visibility is not great at all!
ReplyDeleteJustin, you are so lucky you are home schooled:)
Be safe everyone!
Teri in Laf.
Teri took the words right out of my mouth! It is slick and hard to see anything.
ReplyDelete...and with the attitude of not wanting to work made it even worse coming in this morning! Hehehe
Hello Justin! I'm just checking back with your blog for the first time in a loooooong time. It still looks great!! Thanks for keeping us up-to-date with the winter weather. I do love a good snow. My husband just got in from walking the dog and he said it was blowing in his face the whole time. Good thing he has the option of taking the bus to work!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to post a quick hello and thanks! Hope all you bloggers are doing well!
Annie! nice to see you on here again, I enjoy reading your posts!
ReplyDeleteBrow be safe on your way back home from work!
I just heard there was a serious school bus accident in Carrol Co!