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Post by scannerman5555 on Jan 20, 2005 14:09:39 GMT -5
Special Weather Statement Statement as of 1:48 PM EST on January 20, 2005
The Alberta clipper which brought yesterday's snowfall to the area will intensify off the New England coast today... while an Arctic cold front pushes through the area by this evening. Increasing northwest winds will be the result... and another frigid airmass will rush into the region from the north tonight through Friday.
Wind chill readings are likely to drop close to dangerous levels late tonight and into Friday morning. These wind chills may get as low as 15 degrees below zero for locations well inland. New York City will not be spared... with wind chills as low as 5 below possible.
Just as the frigid cold starts to loosen its grip on the tri-state area... another wintry weather event will unfold to our west. A potent upper level disturbance is expected to move out of the northern plains and into the Ohio Valley on Saturday. The developing storm is expected to move east and spread snow across the area mainly late in the day or by evening Saturday... with a swath of snow moving across the entire region Saturday night through early Sunday morning. While it is too early to pinpoint snowfall amounts... a plowable snowfall still appears possible.
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Post by scannerman5555 on Jan 20, 2005 17:04:14 GMT -5
Special Weather Statement Statement as of 4:31 PM EST on January 20, 2005
... Another Arctic blast will affect the region to end the week...
... A potentially significant winter storm for this weekend...
A cold front will push through the area this evening allowing a frigid Arctic airmass to rush into the region from the northwest. The combination of northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph and temperatures falling into the lower teens and single digits... will produce wind chill values between 5 to 15 degrees below zero late tonight and early Friday morning. Those planning to venture outdoors should use common sense and dress warmly... making sure that all exposed skin is covered to avoid frostbite.
The Arctic airmass will hold a firm grip on the region through this weekend with temperatures remaining 10 to 15 degrees below normal. This cold air will also set the stage for a significant winter storm to effect the region. Specifically... a potent upper level disturbance is expected to move out of the northern plains and into the Ohio Valley on Saturday. The developing storm will move east and spread snow across the area as early as Saturday afternoon. The heaviest snowfall will occur Saturday evening into the overnight as low pressure swings off the Delmarva coast and rapidly intensifies. Strong northeast winds will accompany the snowfall causing blowing and drifting of the snow. The snow will finally taper off Sunday morning as low pressure races well east of Cape Cod. While there are still some discrepancies in the exact track and intensity of this expected system... snowfall totals by Sunday afternoon are expected to be at least 6 inches. A shift in the track of low pressure to the north or south could significantly change these amounts...
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Post by scannerman5555 on Jan 20, 2005 23:18:42 GMT -5
Special Weather Statement Statement as of 11:16 PM EST on January 20, 2005
A frigid Arctic airmass will rush into the region from the northwest overnight. The combination of northwest winds of 15 to 20 mph and temperatures falling into the lower teens and single digits will produce wind chill values as low as 5 to 15 degrees below zero late tonight and early Friday morning. The lowest readings will be well north and west of New York City... where wind chill advisories are in effect for the overnight. Those planning to venture outdoors should use common sense and dress warmly... making sure that all exposed skin is covered to avoid frostbite.
This Arctic airmass will hold a firm grip on the region into the weekend with temperatures remaining 10 to 15 degrees below normal. This cold air will also set the stage for a significant winter storm to effect the region. Specifically... a potent upper level disturbance is expected to move out of the northern plains and into the Ohio Valley on Saturday. The developing storm will move east and spread snow across the area as early as Saturday afternoon. The heaviest snowfall will occur Saturday evening into the overnight as low pressure swings off the Delmarva coast and rapidly intensifies. Strong northeast winds will accompany the snowfall causing blowing and drifting of the snow.
The snow will finally taper off Sunday morning as low pressure races well east of Cape Cod. While there are still some discrepancies in the exact track and intensity of this expected system... snowfall totals by Sunday afternoon are expected to be at least 6 inches across much of the area. A shift in the track of low pressure to the north or south could significantly change these amounts... so people are advised to stay tuned to NOAA all hazards radio and other local media for further details and updates.
If the confidence level regarding the track of the storm and expected snowfall continues to increase... winter storm watches could be issued as early as Friday morning.
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