Ghiorse Thursday PM Update: First "Significant" Snowfall of Season Could Bring 4-8 Inches
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Ghiorse Thursday PM Update: First "Significant" Snowfall of Season Could Bring 4-8 Inches
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"The first significant snowfall of the season is on the way. Low pressure will intensify off the mid-Atlantic coast overnight and early tomorrow bringing snow that will become heavy at times through the morning commute," said Ghiorse.
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Fortunately (or unfortunately if you're a snow lover!) the storm will be a fast mover with snow beginning during the wee morning hours, likely heaviest during commuter hours, then winding down near midday and ending shortly thereafter.
Total accumulation is likely in the 4-8 inch range, some higher amounts here and there if it slows its exit.
National Weather Service Thursday Noontime Forecast
Tonight: Snow, mainly after 3am. Low around 29. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
Friday: Snow, mainly before 11am. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 33. Northwest wind 8 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17. West wind 9 to 11 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 31. Northwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming calm in the afternoon.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 19. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph after midnight.
Sunday: A chance of snow before 9am, then rain likely after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday Night: Rain and snow likely before 3am, then a chance of snow between 3am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27. Southwest wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.