Saturday, March 11, 2017

NWS Weather Briefing 3/11/2017 PM

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Attached is a weather briefing from the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ regarding a coastal storm that is expected to affect the region Monday night (March 13th) through Tuesday night (March 14th)  

Hazards with this storm include accumulating snow, coastal flooding, and strong winds. At the current time we are forecasted for 8-12 inches of snow over a majority of the county with 12-18 inches for the Northern and Northwestern sections. The storm total snow graphic includes Monday evening through Tuesday.

Key Updates:

  • ·         Accumulating snow is likely across much of the region. At this point, the highest risk for accumulating snow, enough to cause major impacts, is along and northwest of the Interstate 95 corridor.
  • ·        A Winter Storm Watch for Chester County March 13th, 8:00 PM until March 14th 8:00 PM
  • ·        Increased snow total possible for Chester County

Confidence in snow occurring: Medium to High

Confidence in snow amounts: Low to Medium

Chester County Forecasted Conditions:

·        Anticipated Timing: Snow starting Monday night mainly after 9 pm, snow will continue Monday Night and during the day on Tuesday.  Snow is forecasted main before 7 pm on Tuesday but there will remain a chance of snow Tuesday night into Wednesday.  

·        Temperatures: 

  • Monday high of 37 and a low of 26
  • Tuesday high of 35 and a low of 23
  • Wednesday high of 32

·        Wind: Monday night and Tuesday winds Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gust up to 40 mph

·        Precipitation: Snow starting Monday night mainly after 9 pm, snow will continue during the day on Tuesday.  Snow is forecasted main before 7 pm on Tuesday but there will remain a chance of snow Tuesday night into Wednesday.  

·        Active watches & warnings: Hazardous Weather Outlook

Impacts:

  • ·        Accumulating snow is possible Monday night into Tuesday night.
  • ·        There could be major impacts to travel especially late Monday night during the day Tuesday.
  • ·         Snow and wind could cause down power lines and possible power outages

For a detailed forecast for your area you can visit the NWS site using the links below

Coatesville        http://bit.ly/coatesville_forecast

Cochranville      http://bit.ly/cochranville_forecast

Downingtown    http://bit.ly/downingtown_forecast

Elverson            http://bit.ly/elverson_forecast

Kennett              http://bit.ly/kennett_forecast

Malvern              http://bit.ly/malvern_forecast

Oxford                http://bit.ly/oxford_forecast

Phoenixville       http://bit.ly/phoenixville_forecast

Pottstown           http://bit.ly/pottstown_forecast

Wayne                http://bit.ly/wayne_forecast

West Chester    http://bit.ly/west_chester_forecast

West Grove        http://bit.ly/west_grove_forecast

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