Lake Effect Snow Watches have been issued for the upcoming period from Wednesday through Sunday, as indicated in the initial graphic and as you may have already been informed. Let’s provide you with the latest update on the situation.
No matter the ultimate snow accumulations during this time frame, we can anticipate the persistent presence of cold, arctic air in our region at least until mid-January.
While it remains premature to specify exact snowfall amounts, we can, however, provide a rough breakdown of what is likely to occur on New Year’s Day itself, which marks the commencement of this weather event. The graphic illustrates potential snow accumulations ranging from 3 to 5 inches on that particular day.
Following the slushy wet snow anticipated on Wednesday, the subsequent weather pattern will predominantly feature pure lake-effect snow. As you are aware, the intensity and distribution of this snow are heavily dependent on the direction of the wind. At this early juncture, indications suggest that the elevated areas within the snowbelts might be more susceptible to significant snowfall compared to the lakeshore regions. Nevertheless, the specifics of this forecast are subject to further refinement, considering that we are still 3 to 6 days away from the expected event.
Irrespective of the exact outcome, winter weather is firmly reestablished, and we should prepare for snow-covered and slippery road conditions. Additionally, temperatures are forecasted to remain below freezing once they dip below that threshold, likely from Wednesday or Wednesday night, persisting for a minimum of a couple of weeks. We encourage you to stay tuned for more detailed updates as they become available.
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