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Winter Weather Advisory

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Winter Storm not looking to effect local area as heavy as first thought- Updated X2



Regional View.

A Winter Storm has been impacting parts the Upper Midwest which started today, A Strong Clipper system will moved down from the north, and effected much of Minnesota, and Southern Wisconsin, This is where the highest accumulations have been so far shaded in orange above.

Local View.

This Strong Clipper-like Winter Storm will continue to impact the local 6 county area, but nearly as severe as I first forecasted. The main area of low pressure was even more west then forecasted, This kept all of the heaviest accumulations west of the area, but the edge of the storm will still continue to effect the area For the rest of the winter storm, This is what will happen with the rest of the storm. Light Snow will continue off and on mainly in the Southern and western areas through at least the first half of Tuesday, the Heaviest snow will stay west of the area, winds will be Breezy from the SE which will cause some blowing and drifting.

Snowfall Accumulations.

Due to a shift to the west, I will have to cut down snowfall totals significantly. most areas will end out with 2-3" with maybe as much as 3-5" confined to Southwest St Croix County, Which will be closer to the heaviest snowfall. Daily forecast below.

Tonight, off and on light snow, lows in the middle teens.


Tuesday, a good chance of light snow or flurries mainly early in the day with breezy conditions, highs in the lower 20s, Total snowfall accumulations 2-5" Tuesday Night, Snow Ending, then becoming partly cloudy lows near 0.

No looking ahead forecast, but I can say it does look like things will quiet down for next weekend, it also looks colder.





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