Upslope Snow Continues Across The Region; JRWeather Alerts Continue

Local Update...
   Snow, Occasionally Moderate To Heavy At Times Will Continue Into Saturday; JRWeather Winter Storm Warning & Winter Weather Advisory In Effect Until 3PM Saturday...

JRWeather WINTER STORM WARNING
     JRWeather Continues The Winter Storm Warning for Lamoille, Eastern Franklin, Eastern Chittenden, and Eastern Addison Counties In Vermont Until 3PM Saturday.

     Moderate to occasionally heavy upslope snow should continue, with only light to occasional moderate snow in the Valley locations. Total snow accumulations by Saturday afternoon will range from 8-12 inches with locally higher amounts near Jay peak. Snow will range widely in intensity overnight, and into early Saturday morning. By Saturday afternoon any remaining snow showers should tapper off to flurries. Along with the snow, strong winds of 10-20MPH with gusts to 35MPH will occur through tonight. This will result in areas of blowing and drifting snow.

     A Winter Storm Warning is issued when severe winter weather is likely. In this case the Winter Storm Warning is for heavy amounts of snow, and blowing snow. Travel will continue to be hazardous into tomorrow afternoon. Travel should become better by late Saturday, although roads will still be very slick, so use caution while driving.


JRWeather WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY
     JRWeather has issued a Winter Weather Advisory For Orleans, Washington, Bennington and Western Rutland Counties In Vermont and Southeastern St. Lawrence, Southern Franklin, and Western Clinton Counties In New York Until 3PM Saturday.

     Moderate upslope snow should continue, with only light to occasional moderate snow in the Valley locations. Total snow accumulations by Saturday afternoon will range from 4-8 inches with locally higher amounts. Snow will range widely in intensity overnight, and into early Saturday morning. By Saturday afternoon any remaining snow showers should tapper off to flurries. Along with the snow, strong winds of 10-20MPH with gusts to 35MPH will occur through tonight. This will result in areas of blowing and drifting snow.

     A Winter Weather Advisory is issued when there is a strong likelihood of significant but not severe winter weather. In this case the Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for moderate amounts of snow, and blowing snow. Stay tuned for further updates.


DISCUSSION
     I am back home for a quick couple minutes, so I am able to get a full update out. Things continue to be on track, with the exception of having to downgrade a couple of the Warnings to Advisories for Washington, and Orleans Counties, as snow is not as widespread as first forecasted. They will still receive some significant snow from this upslope snow event. Warning areas will receive 8-12 inches with locally higher amounts, especially near Jay Peak, and Mt. Mansfield. Advisory areas will see 4-8 inches with locally higher amounts.
     Snow should come to an end by Saturday afternoon, with only some light flurries or snow showers across the highest of elevations. If you were wondering what an upslope snow event is. Its when a northwesterly flow, usually on the back side of an exiting storm system, allows the wind, and moisture to hit the mountains and then go up into the atmosphere. This causes lift, which allows clouds to form, and if enough moisture is present, snow can fall. Upslope snow events only happen in mountainous areas.


CLICK ON IMAGES TO ENLARGE!