Saturday, October 25, 2008

The HWD I issued

This hazardous weather discussion is mainly for Northern WI....
****WINTER STORM****
The NWS has issued a winter storm watch for the following Counties in WI...Ashland,Bay Field,and Iron....
Strong cold front is forecasted to plow into the area tonight.This will bring strong Northwest winds to the area...Cold air flowing over the warm waters Lake Superior will cause LES..People in the snow belts of these Counties should get ready for difficult travel Sunday through Monday...Looks like 4 to 8 inches of snow will be possible by time all is said and done....With the heavy LES winds will be another problem..20 to 30 MPH with gust reaching the 40 to 45 MPH..This will cause blowing and drifting snow...This could lead to whiteout conditions...If you must travel give your self plenty of time,or leave early,or postpone your travel plans until conditions improve.....
Rest of my WI FA....
Snowfall amount will very...Any where from a dusting South to as much as 1 most other areas....2 to 4 inches possible through out the rest of said Counties above...Blowing and drifting snow will be possible in areas that pick up an inch or more.
Over in MN....1 to 3 inches of snow will be possible in out Central and Northern areas...A dusting in our Southern areas.....Blowing snow will be possible in areas that pick up an inch or more of snow