Post by scannerman5555 on Jan 19, 2005 20:59:07 GMT -5
Special Weather Statement
Statement as of 8:30 PM EST on January 19, 2005
An Alberta clipper will continue to progress across the region this
evening. Most sections of the region will have received a light
snowfall... around an inch... by the time the snow tapers off late this
evening. There will be a few exceptions where a bit more snow is
measured. The most snow will likely be observed across Suffolk County
Long Island where instability enhanced by the warmer ocean caused
periods of moderate snow.
The Alberta clipper will move off the New England coast overnight
and explosively deepen. A tightening pressure gradient will be the
result and another frigid airmass will rush into the region from the
north Thursday through Friday. Although Thursday will be quite cold
with a stiff north to northwest wind... the really cold air will be
delayed until Friday. Then... a re-enforcing shot of biting cold will
sweep southbound from eastern Canada.
Wind chill readings are likely to drop to dangerous levels Thursday
night and through the day Friday. These wind chills may get as low as
15 degrees below zero for locations outside of the New York Metro
area. The city will not be spared though with wind chills as low as
5 below possible from Thursday night through the day Friday.
Just as the frigid cold starts to loosen its grip on the local
area... another wintry weather event will be unfolding to our west. A
very potent upper level storm is expected to team up with a moist
disturbance moving out of the Baja California area. The result is
expected to be a strengthening storm across the Ohio Valley Saturday.
The storm is expected to move east and spread snow across the area
late in the day or by evening Saturday. A swath of snow is expected
to translate across the entire region Saturday night through early
Sunday morning. At this time... it is too early to pinpoint snowfall
amounts. However... at least a plowable snowfall is becoming more and
more likely.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and other local media for further
details or updates.
Winter Weather Statement
Statement as of 4:46 PM EST on January 19, 2005
... The National Weather Service in Upton NY has issued a Snow
Advisory for this evening...
Snow... locally heavy... will continue to fall through the evening
hours. The snow will taper off to scattered snow showers by around
midnight. Total snow accumulations will range from 2 to 4
inches... with localized amounts of around 5 inches possible.
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.
Stay tuned to NOAA all hazards radio or visit our web site at
weather.Gov/okx for further details.
Forecast as of 8:01 PM EST on January 19, 2005
Now
Light to moderate snow will continue to fall across Suffolk County. Snowfall amounts have ranged from 2 to 4 inches with a few isolated locations receiving 5. An additional inch is possible before snow tapers off during the next few hours. Roadways have become snow covered and treacherous. Travelers are advised to use caution.
Statement as of 8:30 PM EST on January 19, 2005
An Alberta clipper will continue to progress across the region this
evening. Most sections of the region will have received a light
snowfall... around an inch... by the time the snow tapers off late this
evening. There will be a few exceptions where a bit more snow is
measured. The most snow will likely be observed across Suffolk County
Long Island where instability enhanced by the warmer ocean caused
periods of moderate snow.
The Alberta clipper will move off the New England coast overnight
and explosively deepen. A tightening pressure gradient will be the
result and another frigid airmass will rush into the region from the
north Thursday through Friday. Although Thursday will be quite cold
with a stiff north to northwest wind... the really cold air will be
delayed until Friday. Then... a re-enforcing shot of biting cold will
sweep southbound from eastern Canada.
Wind chill readings are likely to drop to dangerous levels Thursday
night and through the day Friday. These wind chills may get as low as
15 degrees below zero for locations outside of the New York Metro
area. The city will not be spared though with wind chills as low as
5 below possible from Thursday night through the day Friday.
Just as the frigid cold starts to loosen its grip on the local
area... another wintry weather event will be unfolding to our west. A
very potent upper level storm is expected to team up with a moist
disturbance moving out of the Baja California area. The result is
expected to be a strengthening storm across the Ohio Valley Saturday.
The storm is expected to move east and spread snow across the area
late in the day or by evening Saturday. A swath of snow is expected
to translate across the entire region Saturday night through early
Sunday morning. At this time... it is too early to pinpoint snowfall
amounts. However... at least a plowable snowfall is becoming more and
more likely.
Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and other local media for further
details or updates.
Winter Weather Statement
Statement as of 4:46 PM EST on January 19, 2005
... The National Weather Service in Upton NY has issued a Snow
Advisory for this evening...
Snow... locally heavy... will continue to fall through the evening
hours. The snow will taper off to scattered snow showers by around
midnight. Total snow accumulations will range from 2 to 4
inches... with localized amounts of around 5 inches possible.
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.
Stay tuned to NOAA all hazards radio or visit our web site at
weather.Gov/okx for further details.
Forecast as of 8:01 PM EST on January 19, 2005
Now
Light to moderate snow will continue to fall across Suffolk County. Snowfall amounts have ranged from 2 to 4 inches with a few isolated locations receiving 5. An additional inch is possible before snow tapers off during the next few hours. Roadways have become snow covered and treacherous. Travelers are advised to use caution.