Winter Storm Warning through Wednesday
Posted by ns62590 on January 27, 2009
The second major snowstorm of this winter season will be affecting the valley over the next 24 to 30 hours. A low pressure system, currently located over the southern Plains, will move northeastward over the southeast and up the eastern corridor and spread a mix of rain, snow, and mixed precipitation through the eastern half of the nation.
For us here in the Mahoning Valley, we will see mostly snow with an outside shot at a little bit of sleet or freezing rain mixed in. The snow will begin late this afternoon, and continue into the overnight period, and continue through much of Wednesday morning, before tapering off Wednesday afternoon and evening. 2 to 4 inches of snow is expected tonight, with an additional 3 to 5 inches of snow Wednesday. This will create storm totals of 5 to 9 inches of snow.
As stated in my winter weather terminology page, a winter storm warning means that heavy snow, sleet and/or ice will create dangerous outdoor conditions. If you will be out during the warning time, use extra caution. If you don’t have to be out during the storm, stay off the roads for emergency vehicles and snow removal crews. For the latest school closings and cancellations click the 27 News link on the blogroll. For the latest weather information, stay tuned to the Cleveland National Weather Service and Youngstown WeatherWATCH.
