Post by scannerman5555 on Dec 19, 2004 22:50:00 GMT -5
Winter Weather Statement
Statement as of 10:08 PM EST on December 19, 2004
... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect until noon EST Monday...
A very strong cold front will move well to the east of the region
overnight. Occasional light rain ahead of the front will rapidly
change to snow as the front passes early on. Temperatures in the
upper 30s and lower 40s will plummet into the 20s and winds will
start to blow strongly out of the northwest as the front passes.
Untreated roadways and sidewalks will quickly become ice and snow
covered once the front passes this evening making for hazardous
travel.
Total snowfall of between 2 and 4 inches is expected in the advisory
area by Monday afternoon... though there could be some locally higher
amounts... mainly over eastern Long Island and eastern Connecticut.
The strong northwesterly winds behind the front will cause
significant blowing and drifting of snow. Poor visibility will make
it appear like a blizzard at times.
Temperatures will continue to drop overnight into the upper teens.
This combined with winds of 25 to 30 mph gusting as high 40 mph will
lower wind chill readings to between zero to 5 degrees below zero.
Temperatures will struggle to reach the 20 degree mark Monday
afternoon.
Stay tuned to NOAA all hazards radio and other local media for
further details or updates. Visit our web site at weather.Gov/okx.
The mentioned advisory is issued when snow and or ice is forecast to
develop in the affected areas... but accumulations are expected to be
light. Any snow or ice would make driving and walking difficult but
not impossible on untreated roadways and sidewalks. When temperatures
are below freezing... motorists need to be especially careful on
bridges and overpasses where slippery spots can easily develop.