Winter Weather Advisory
Expires 4:00 PM CDT on March 21, 2010
Statement as of 9:59 am CDT on March 20, 2010
... Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from midnight
tonight to 4 PM CDT Sunday...
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from midnight tonight
to 4 PM CDT Sunday.
A strong upper level storm system will push an Arctic cold front
across the region this afternoon and evening. Temperatures are
forecast to fall into the 30s tonight. Areas of snow will develop
within the cold sector behind the front this evening over the
advisory area. Snowfall is expected to increase in coverage and
intensity late tonight into Sunday morning.
Total snowfall accumulations of up to four inches will be
possible. The significant snowfall will diminish Sunday
afternoon... as this storm system begins to drift east away from
the region.
Temperatures are expected to remain slightly above freezing
tonight and Sunday as the snow moves across the area. Thus...
snowfall accumulations will occur mainly on elevated and grassy
surfaces. However... patchy ice may develop on some bridges...
overpasses... and secondary roadways... where temperatures fall to
or below freezing late Saturday night and Sunday morning.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities as winds increase to over
20 mph... and use caution while driving.
Lake Wind Advisory
Expires 6:00 AM CDT on March 21, 2010
Statement as of 9:59 am CDT on March 20, 2010
... Lake Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 am CDT Sunday...
A lake Wind Advisory remains in effect until 6 am CDT Sunday.
High pressure will surge across the region this afternoon and
tonight behind a strong Arctic cold front. Winds will increase to
over 20 mph with gusts as high as 30 mph. Windy conditions will
persist overnight and possibly into Sunday.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A lake Wind Advisory indicates that winds will cause rough chop
on area lakes. Small boats will be especially prone to capsizing.
