• Jan 2, 2014

Jan 1, 2014 morning hazardous weather outlook

hazardous weather outlook
national weather service cleveland oh
651 am est wed jan 1 2014

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651 am est wed jan 1 2014

...winter weather advisory in effect until 4 pm est thursday...

this hazardous weather outlook is for north central ohio and
northwest ohio.

.day one...today and tonight.

please listen to noaa weather radio or go to weather.gov on the
internet for more information about the following hazards.

winter weather advisory.

.days two through seven...thursday through tuesday.

please listen to noaa weather radio or go to weather.gov on the
internet for more information about the following hazards.

winter weather advisory.

the potential exists for another major winter storm to affect the
local area sunday [Jan 5] through tuesday. an arctic cold front with the
coldest air in quite some time is expected to move east across the
area on sunday while low pressure moves northeast along the front.
the storm will bring with it snow to the area followed by lake
effect snow monday into tuesday. the arctic air mass along with
gusty winds could also bring some dangerously cold wind chills to
the area as well.

.spotter information statement...

spotter activation is not expected at this time.

Jan 2, 2014

"I kind of hope the snowplow trucks will have done some damage ..."

That could be tough based upon current weather conditions. At least 8 to 9 inches of snow have fallen on the Toledo area, and light snow should continue for a while longer. It was predicted to be a low-moisture, lightweight snowfall. Strong winds are creating considerable blowing and drifting snow. Air temps are only in the low teens. Outside of a snowbelt lake effect event, I think it's unusual for a significant snowfall to occur in Ohio with temps only in the teens. Usually, temps are in the 20s to low 30s.

Mid-day weather conditions at Toledo Express Airport:

Jan 2, 2014 11:52 am
Weather : Light Snow Fog/Mist and Breezy
Temperature : 13 F
Humidity : 84%
Wind Speed : NNE 23 mph - Gust 32 mph
Barometer : 30.03 in
Dewpoint: 9 F
Visibility : 1.25 statute miles
Wind Chill : -6 F

It's probably loads of fun on the roads in farm country around Toledo.

Latest forecast

This Afternoon: A chance of snow, mainly before 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 15. Wind chill values as low as -8. Blustery, with a north wind 18 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around -4. Wind chill values as low as -19. North wind 9 to 17 mph.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -18. Northwest wind 7 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

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