• Fri, Jan 3, 2014

Jan 5-6, 2014 possible storm

Fri, Jan 3, 2014

Morning forecast discussions:

• Cleveland: depending upon the exact track and timing of the low most if not all the area could see a widespread 2-4 or 3-5 inches.

• Detroit/Pontiac: the latest model runs suggest that a solid 5 to 8 inches of snow will be possible over a good part of the cwa [county warning area]

• Northern Indiana: the garcia method with mixing ratios of 3 to over 4 g/kg supports snowfall of 4 to 8 inches in a 12 hour window.

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"Winter Storm Watch hoisted for the counties in the NWS Northern Indiana area."

That includes the counties of Fulton and Henry.

Also, the Detroit/Pontiac NWS issued a Winter Storm Watch that includes Monroe and Lenawee counties.

Winter Storm Watch in effect from late Saturday night through late Sunday night.

From the N. IN office:

light snow is expected to begin late Saturday evening. The snow may become heavy at times Sunday into Sunday evening. Accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are possible through Sunday night.

Gusty northwest winds will cause blowing and drifting snow Sunday into Sunday night.

From the Detroit/Pontiac office:

accumulating snow will begin late Saturday and will peak in intensity on Sunday afternoon.

Snow accumulations of 6 to 12 inches are forecast by Sunday night with the highest amounts along and south of a Howell to Sandusky line.

Temperatures will hold in the mid 20s.

Northern Indiana National Weather Service office:

• http://www.crh.noaa.gov/iwx
• Jan 3, 2014 - YouTube video - Major Winter Storm Briefing

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