3 PM
Getting some new data in on the potential light snow event for Friday night into Saturday
Still some time to fine tune this. There are some questions as to the track of this low and intensity. However, with that said, it appears we may see 1-3" over portions of the area.
Here is the afternoon NAM model - seems to have a handle on the system. Just a question of how far west it tracks.
February 2, 2011:
2 PM Update
Check out these temperatures for tomorrow morning - the snow covered areas will shiver.
February 2, 2011
Good afternoon everyone!
Snow showers continue over our area. A dusting to an inch will be possible over some counties. Blowing snow, as well.
Cold temperatures for the next few nights.
We may see a light snow event on Friday night into Saturday morning. A stripe of 1-3" will be possible in some counties. We will need to fine tune that part of the forecast.
Also a bigger event is possible on Monday and Tuesday followed by more cold air.
Have a great day!
Beau
February 2, 2011
Shorter update this morning - I am in the blizzard in northern Illinois.
I am watching a chance for snow Friday night into Saturday. Still low confidence and I am watching a larger storm for next Monday or Tuesday. I will update the blog with new information as I pull it together.
It is bad here in northern Illinois. Here is the latest statement for the counties where are in or near.
1208 AM CST WED FEB 2 2011 /108 AM EST WED FEB 2 2011/
..BLIZZARD CREATING LIFE THREATENING SITUATION FOR MOTORISTS
REPORTS FROM MEDIA AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALLY INDICATE THAT HUNDREDS IF NOT THOUSANDS OF VEHICLES HAVE GONE OFF THE ROADS. THE GOVERNOR HAS ACTIVATED THE NATIONAL GUARD WHO ARE CURRENTLY RESCUING STRANDED MOTORISTS.
THE BLIZZARD CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE TONIGHT...PARTICULARLY IN OPEN AREAS WHERE WHITE OUT CONDITIONS WILL MAKE TRAVEL IMPOSSIBLE. LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICIALS ARE TELLING PEOPLE TO STAY OFF THE ROADS AS NOT A SINGLE ROAD IS PASSABLE IN RURAL AND OPEN AREAS. THEY ARE ASKING PEOPLE TO STAY IN A SAFE PLACE AND NOT TO LEAVE HOME TONIGHT.
THIS IS A POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING SITUATION. DO NOT TRAVEL UNLESS ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY OVERNIGHT.
I have posted photos and videos on my Beau Dodson Facebook page. Some thundersnow video, as well.
Anyone with travel plans into the winter storm zone should consider canceling their plans. The NWS and other emergency agencies are asking people to not travel into these areas at this time. They need some time to clean up the roads.
My nephew has been called up for the National Guard to help in Illinois.
I am starting to post video briefings. The newest video can be viewed by clicking on the link below
http://weatherobservatory.com/weather-video.htm
You can find more updates on my Facebook (under Beau Dodson Weather) - Twitter, as well.
If you would like to be added to the severe weather email list then please email me and request to be added
I usually send out an email during significant weather events.
Email me at beaudodson@usawx.com
Bottom line it for me Beau...
For southern Illinois and far western Kentucky...
The forecast for severe or extreme weather risk for today, tonight, and tomorrow: Cold and windy. Single digit temperatures over the next few days.
The forecast for freezing rain, sleet, or snow today, tonight, and tomorrow: None
Forecast:
Because I am in northern Illinois - I will give you this link to my page for the official NWS forecast for your area
Monday-Wednesday - click here and put your zip code in for your forecast.
Your up to the minute National Weather Service seven day forecast for the region can be viewed by clicking here. Enter your zip code or city and state (YOU MUST INCLUDE A COMMA AFTER YOUR CITY) Example: Vienna, Illinois
Your regional and local radars - including precipitation type radar - click here.
Barometer readings can be viewed here - Barometer Readings.
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- Meteorologist Beau Dodson
McCracken County Office of Emergency Management
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