Another Winter Storm
Written by: Brian Neudorff
Winter is not done yet and it looks like Scott's winter outlook for March may hold true. Once again we will have to deal with our second winter storm of March. This storm will spread snow into the region starting Friday evening and continuing into Sunday morning. This storm will also produce some sleet during the day Saturday but also produce a good amount of snow. There may be a time on Saturday where we see a slight "lull" in the snow activity, but then snow will pick back up Saturday Night and into Sunday. Winds are forecasted to be very strong and gusty. Winds could gust to near 40 mph Saturday into Sunday and this could cause blowing and drifting concerns.
The above graphic is our current snowfall forecast. The heaviest snow should fall in and around the Niagara Frontier with lesser amounts the farther east you go. The amount of sleet that falls Saturday will also play a role in how much snow we get. If a lot of sleet mixes in and falls on Saturday then our amounts will be on the lower side if less sleet falls then we could see more snow. Take it east when traveling this weekend and keep a check on the forecast if you have any travel plans.
What about blizzard conditions does it look like we may reach them
ReplyDeleteI don't see us reaching blizzard conditions for any length of time. There may be periods of time in a few locations where we get winds up to 35 mph or higher with blowing & falling snow which would meet blizzard conditions but as far as a wide spread blizzard, as of now, no I don't see it.
ReplyDeleteI will be honest, I don't like to throw out the word blizzard unless it is absolutely necessary. Thanks
I will agree with Brian. Blizzard is a pretty extreme word to use, and should only be used with caution, and certainty! With a storm that we are so closely edging several precipitation types with (which has been the norm for this winter), saying "blizzard" until it happens would be downright irresponsible to say! Looking at the latest computer model guidance, sustained winds peak at about 20-25 mph for a short time overnight Saturday, which doesn't meet the 35mph threshold. Plus you need an official visibility of less that 1/4 of a mile. We have a lot to accomplish before we could refer to this as "The Blizzard of '08!"
ReplyDeleteYou guys are among the best. Accuweather is so dramatic..one of their maps has the words BLIZZARD emblazoned from Ohio to Maine! LOL!
ReplyDeleteThanks for being genuine and honest.
I also appreciate the guys from Syracuse channel 9.
Let it snow!!!
This is a great forum, and you guys do a great job with forecasting.
ReplyDeleteSeems like we've had at least 2-3 close calls on ice storms this season (1/4 to 1/2 inch of ice). Is it due to the positioning of the jet stream during the storms?
The 2003 storm is still in my memory. (no power for about 5 days here which is strange cause the ice storm of 1991 which was worse, we got power back later that day)