Friday, March 28, 2008

Spring Snowstorm Underway

Snow is flying as I type this, from valley floor, to hilltop. I just got back inside, the temp down at the river is 35 degrees, and its about 33 up in Hanover, except 34 right along the road (mini urban heat island). Elevated areas are below freezing and I expect them to get hit very hard from this storm. There is already a dusting outside the apt. Looking at radar, we have a plume of moisture that will move through and get heavier during the night.

A northerly wind has taken over, so cold air is here to stay, with no major shadowing expected. With all that said, accumulations in the valley should be 4-8 inches, with 8+ inches above 1000 feet, possibly up to a foot. Snow will get out of here by afternoon. The heaviest will be first thing in the morning, and it should taper by afternoon. Since its so late in the year, the main roads will probably end up wet, especially as the snow lets up and the day wears on, but side streets will be nasty, and any road in the hills will probably be very bad for awhile.

Whoops, temp has dropped to 32 as I type this. Enjoy the snow. I know I will. :)

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