Update to the expected snowfall for Thursday. Forecasters with the National Weather Service and computer models have had a hard time trying to pinpoint what would happen with this event. Even at the start of this snowfall event, forecasts for snowfall accumulation and road hazards are hard to pin down. Current thinking on this situation now pushes our snowfall totals up towards 3-4 inches, with a small chance of isolated higher amounts. Snow should begin falling overnight tonight, with heavier snowfall reaching the ground by mid-day and afternoon.
Temperatures at surface level will hover at or above freezing, so initial snowfall will melt, and possibly create a minor slush issue. As the snowfall progresses however, accumulation will begin and roads will become hazardous. Thursday evening commute home will be difficult. Temperatures will drop below freezing after sunset, and all the water and slush will quickly freeze, icing over roads. Friday morning commutes will likely be extremely difficult with area roads likely to be completely iced over. Temperatures during the day Friday will increase to 43 degrees, and likely melt any accumulated snow or ice.
Currently the area is under a Winter Weather Advisory for this event, but there is a possibility if conditions degrade beyond the current forecast, that a Winter Storm Warning would be issued. I will send out updates as I can for this…
