I’m afraid I’ve got some bad news (Thanks Berg), it looks like the storm is going to exceed my previous forecast. The models are continuing to increase snowfall totals throughout our region. The key to this is a stronger storm forming off the coast tomorrow morning. Based on latest guidance, I am upping my snowfall forecast for our region to 10-15″ with a possibility of more (18 inches+) depending on where the banding sets up. Many have asked for localized forecasts, in the case of this storm the distribution throughout the region should be fairly even within the forecasted range. Except for those areas that end up under heavy banding, which is always very difficult if not impossible to predict. In addition to the snow amounts, the rate at which the snow will fall will be impressive as well, with rates up to three inches an hour. Whiteout conditions will be likely from mid-morning into the afternoon.
Timing: Snow will begin by 3-4am and pickup in intensity by daybreak. Snow will continue throughout the day and begin to taper off by about 3-4pm in the afternoon.
Temperatures will begin dropping late tonight and by tomorrow temperatures will drop into the uppers teens to low 20’s. Friday will remain cold as well. Therefore, do not expect the snow to go anywhere.
