Category: Heavy Snow

Jan 30

Midday Thoughts Around This Week’s Winter Storm; Initial Thinking Around Ice, Snow Zones…

Updated 01.30.22 @ 2:25p

While there are still questions that have to be answered around the precise details with timing and precipitation transition, confidence is high on this upcoming storm producing some “juicy” amounts. There will continue to be subtle differences from here on in with respect to operational model guidance, but the general theme of impactful ice and snow accumulations Wednesday into early Friday morning across a good chunk of the state remains. In the “snow zone,” there will likely be a combination of higher (than typical 10:1) ratios as arctic air drills south. In addition, given this setup, embedded banding of heavier precipitation rates will likely mean a narrow stripe of double-digit totals setup shop. Please stay tuned to our short-term video updates (we’ll also begin to issue Client Briefs Tuesday morning) as we head into the new work week.

Heads up- this active pattern will likely remain intact into mid-February…

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Jan 30

VIDEO: Detailed Look At The Set Up For A Major Interior Winter Storm Midweek…

Updated 01.30.22 @ 8:45a

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Apr 20

VIDEO: Snow Arrives Late Afternoon; Record Cold Expected Wednesday…

Updated 04.20.21 @ 7:42a

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Feb 15

VIDEO: Here Comes Winter Storm #2; Snowfall Forecast Wednesday Night-Thursday…

Updated 02.15.21 @ 2:25p

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Feb 15

Client Brief: Periods Of Blizzard Conditions Tonight…

Updated 02.15.21 @ 1:18p

Type: Severe Winter Weather

What: Heavy snow & strong winds

When: Through Tuesday morning

Temperatures: Mid 10s, falling into the upper single digits by Tuesday morning

Wind: NE 15 – 25 MPH (gusts up to 35 MPH Monday evening)

Blowing/ Drifting: Severe  

Pavement Impacts: Plowing and salting will be required

Summary: A shield of snow will encompass all of central Indiana through the afternoon and into the late evening hours. Snow will become heavy at times by mid and late afternoon, continuing through the evening hours, including snowfall rates of 1″ to 2″ per hour. As the area of low pressure draws closer this evening, northeast winds will strengthen and gust up to 35 MPH. Periods of whiteout conditions can be expected around, or just after sunset. Falling snow will end from south to north by midnight to 2a. Strong and gusty northerly winds will continue into Tuesday morning leading to severe blowing and drifting, especially in the open country. In these areas, drifts of 3 to 4 feet are expected.

Confidence: High

Next Update: This afternoon (video)

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