Jan 5-6, 2014 possible storm

h2. 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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bq. _"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.

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Winter Storm Watch in effect from late Saturday night through late Sunday night.
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br. From the N. IN office:

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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.
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br. From the Detroit/Pontiac office:

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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.
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br. Northern Indiana National Weather Service office:

* http://www.crh.noaa.gov/iwx
* Jan 3, 2014 - YouTube video - "Major Winter Storm Briefing":http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcvDVUitZfg&list=PLddrIMwRTCioGtUwKsu95SVzgaTzNFZHe&index=1

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