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Forecast
As of 10:32 PM EST on February 8, 2010
Rest of Tonight...Snow likely overnight. Snow accumulation less than an inch. Lows around 20. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 60 percent.
Tuesday...Snow. Snow may be heavy at times in the afternoon. Snow accumulation 2 to 4 inches. Highs in the upper 20s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph late in the day. Chance of snow near 100 percent.
Tuesday Night...Snow. Areas of blowing snow. Snow may be heavy at times. Snow accumulation 4 to 6 inches. Lows in the lower 20s. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of snow near 100 percent.
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Winter Storm Warning
Issued by the National Weather Service at 10:22 PM EST on February 8, 2010
... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 7 am Tuesday to
1 PM EST Wednesday...
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 7 am Tuesday to
1 PM EST Wednesday.
Hazardous weather...
* 6 to 12 inches of snow is expected from daybreak Tuesday through
Wednesday morning.
* The heaviest snow is expected toward the Interstate 94
corridor where 8 to 12 inches of snow is expected. The
Interstate 96 corridor will see 6 to 10 inches of snow...
which includes Grand Rapids and Lansing.
* Snow will begin Tuesday morning and become heavy for late
Tuesday afternoon and Tuesday night.
* Blowing and drifting snow is expected Tuesday evening through
through Wednesday morning as north winds increase to 15 to 25
mph.
Impacts...
* the heavy snow will significantly reduce visibility and
result in snow covered and slippery roads.
* Areas of blowing snow will limit visibility... especially in
open country Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. Use caution
while traveling.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
* a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter
weather conditions are expected or occurring. Significant
amounts of snow are forecast that will make travel dangerous.
If you travel... keep an extra flashlight... food... and water
in your vehicle in case of an emergency.
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