New York Metro Weather
Blizzard Alert
4:00pm Thursday February 4th, 2010
...This is not an official National Weather Service product and should not
be confused for an official watch, warning or advisory...
In New Jersey: Coastal Monmouth, Ocean, Coastal Burlington, Atlantic
...Blizzard Warning in effect from 6pm Friday through 8pm Saturday...
A significant coastal storm will move northeast from the Carolinas to off the
New Jersey and Mid Atlantic coasts overnight Saturday into Sunday. A strong
high pressure to the north will result in very cold air and a tight pressure gradient
with the low pressure. The low pressure is expected to rapidly deepen to sub
990mb just off the Mid-Atlantic coast. The combination of ample cold air and
the strong low pressure and moisture will lead to significant snowfall and strong
wind gusts.
Forecast guidance has come into better agreement with the track of this surface
low pressure and strength, although a slight shift would result in stronger or weaker
winds, with a shift to the west or east respectively. Currently, storm snowfall
totals of 12 to 18 inches are forecast across the Blizzard Warning area, with amounts
greater than 18 inches possible in some areas. Winds could gust as high as 35
to 40 miles per hour. These winds will create whiteout conditions and significant
blowing and drifting of snow. Travel may become nearly impossible at times.
There is still some uncertainty with this system, but it is expected to be a high
impact event. Please stay tuned for more information and updates, as well as
your local National Weather Service for official safety information.
...A Blizzard Alert means that blizzard or near blizzard conditions are expected
to occur over the next 12-24 hours or are occurring. Significant amounts of
snow coupled with extremely low visibilities and high winds will make travel
nearly impossible. Travel is not recommended. Please refer to your winter
weather safety procedures...
JH/RC
Blizzard Alert
4:00pm Thursday February 4th, 2010
...This is not an official National Weather Service product and should not
be confused for an official watch, warning or advisory...
In New Jersey: Coastal Monmouth, Ocean, Coastal Burlington, Atlantic
...Blizzard Warning in effect from 6pm Friday through 8pm Saturday...
A significant coastal storm will move northeast from the Carolinas to off the
New Jersey and Mid Atlantic coasts overnight Saturday into Sunday. A strong
high pressure to the north will result in very cold air and a tight pressure gradient
with the low pressure. The low pressure is expected to rapidly deepen to sub
990mb just off the Mid-Atlantic coast. The combination of ample cold air and
the strong low pressure and moisture will lead to significant snowfall and strong
wind gusts.
Forecast guidance has come into better agreement with the track of this surface
low pressure and strength, although a slight shift would result in stronger or weaker
winds, with a shift to the west or east respectively. Currently, storm snowfall
totals of 12 to 18 inches are forecast across the Blizzard Warning area, with amounts
greater than 18 inches possible in some areas. Winds could gust as high as 35
to 40 miles per hour. These winds will create whiteout conditions and significant
blowing and drifting of snow. Travel may become nearly impossible at times.
There is still some uncertainty with this system, but it is expected to be a high
impact event. Please stay tuned for more information and updates, as well as
your local National Weather Service for official safety information.
...A Blizzard Alert means that blizzard or near blizzard conditions are expected
to occur over the next 12-24 hours or are occurring. Significant amounts of
snow coupled with extremely low visibilities and high winds will make travel
nearly impossible. Travel is not recommended. Please refer to your winter
weather safety procedures...
JH/RC
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