Showers and thunderstorms continued to move through parts of the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday, and a ridge of high pressure provided cool, dry conditions along the Eastern Seaboard.
A moist, onshore flow triggered showers and thunderstorms along the Washington and Oregon coasts earlier today, while eastern Washington and Oregon avoided wet weather. Quillayute, Washington reported a midday total of 0.46 inches of rain, while Hoquiam, Washington reported a midday total of 0.45 inches of rain. The Southwest continued to experience warm, dry conditions earlier today.
A low pressure system moved over the Great Basin this morning and brought light rain and snow showers to the Rockies. Cold air associated with the stationary front allowed for light snow accumulations to occur at higher elevations.
Just to the east, a cold front boundary pushed wet weather through parts of the northern Plains and upper Midwest as the Dakotas and Minnesota experienced showers and thunderstorms. Morris, Minnesota reported a midday total of 0.44 inches of rain.
The southern Plains and Gulf Coast also experienced spotty showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday, while some of the thunderstorms produced torrential rainfall. Houston, Texas reported a midday total of 1.30 inches of rain, which fell in a matter of two hours. The Florida panhandle also experienced heavy rainfall as Hollywood, Florida reported a midday total of 2.66 inches of rain. A ridge of high pressure over the Mid-Atlantic States kept temperatures relatively cool and conditions dry for the majority of the Eastern Seaboard on Wednesday.
As
the winter storm treks east, the forecast for snow in the northern
Plains and Upper Midwest becomes more dicey, typical of an early or
late-season event.
There's a chance that we could see rain change to or mix with snow at times from the Dakotas into western Nebraska Friday into Saturday. This will be dependent on how much cold air comes southward from Canada in combination with how much cold air the storm can generate itself, as well as time of day (nighttime being cooler and more favorable for snow to accumulate).
If this happens, there is a potential for at least one, if not several inches of wet snow from western Nebraska into western and central South Dakota, and perhaps a small part of North Dakota.
If any snowflakes do fly through the air, it would be the first of the season for parts of this region, and could be among the earliest one-inch-plus snowfalls on record for locations such as Pierre, S.D.
(PHOTOS: Northern Rockies Snow Last Week)
If that weren't enough, strong winds will pick up Thursday night, and continue through much of Friday and Friday night in these areas.
The combination of wet, heavy snow and strong winds will lead to reduced visibility with local blizzard conditions in parts of Wyoming, the mountains of far northern Colorado and the Black Hills of South Dakota from late Thursday through Friday night.
In addition, the weight of wet snow and force from strong winds will lead to some downed trees or tree limbs, particularly on trees still yet to drop their leaves. Power outages will also be an issue in these areas.
Check back with weather.com and The Weather Channel for more updates on Winter Storm Atlas.
MORE: Iconic Winter Storm Images of 2012-2013
Read more at http://www.wunderground.com/news/winter-storm-atlas-forecast-20131001#ZsqF9o5BCheBBdeO.99
There's a chance that we could see rain change to or mix with snow at times from the Dakotas into western Nebraska Friday into Saturday. This will be dependent on how much cold air comes southward from Canada in combination with how much cold air the storm can generate itself, as well as time of day (nighttime being cooler and more favorable for snow to accumulate).
If this happens, there is a potential for at least one, if not several inches of wet snow from western Nebraska into western and central South Dakota, and perhaps a small part of North Dakota.
If any snowflakes do fly through the air, it would be the first of the season for parts of this region, and could be among the earliest one-inch-plus snowfalls on record for locations such as Pierre, S.D.
(PHOTOS: Northern Rockies Snow Last Week)
If that weren't enough, strong winds will pick up Thursday night, and continue through much of Friday and Friday night in these areas.
The combination of wet, heavy snow and strong winds will lead to reduced visibility with local blizzard conditions in parts of Wyoming, the mountains of far northern Colorado and the Black Hills of South Dakota from late Thursday through Friday night.
In addition, the weight of wet snow and force from strong winds will lead to some downed trees or tree limbs, particularly on trees still yet to drop their leaves. Power outages will also be an issue in these areas.
Check back with weather.com and The Weather Channel for more updates on Winter Storm Atlas.
MORE: Iconic Winter Storm Images of 2012-2013
Read more at http://www.wunderground.com/news/winter-storm-atlas-forecast-20131001#ZsqF9o5BCheBBdeO.99
As
the winter storm treks east, the forecast for snow in the northern
Plains and Upper Midwest becomes more dicey, typical of an early or
late-season event.
There's a chance that we could see rain change to or mix with snow at times from the Dakotas into western Nebraska Friday into Saturday. This will be dependent on how much cold air comes southward from Canada in combination with how much cold air the storm can generate itself, as well as time of day (nighttime being cooler and more favorable for snow to accumulate).
If this happens, there is a potential for at least one, if not several inches of wet snow from western Nebraska into western and central South Dakota, and perhaps a small part of North Dakota.
If any snowflakes do fly through the air, it would be the first of the season for parts of this region, and could be among the earliest one-inch-plus snowfalls on record for locations such as Pierre, S.D.
(PHOTOS: Northern Rockies Snow Last Week)
If that weren't enough, strong winds will pick up Thursday night, and continue through much of Friday and Friday night in these areas.
The combination of wet, heavy snow and strong winds will lead to reduced visibility with local blizzard conditions in parts of Wyoming, the mountains of far northern Colorado and the Black Hills of South Dakota from late Thursday through Friday night.
In addition, the weight of wet snow and force from strong winds will lead to some downed trees or tree limbs, particularly on trees still yet to drop their leaves. Power outages will also be an issue in these areas.
Check back with weather.com and The Weather Channel for more updates on Winter Storm Atlas.
MORE: Iconic Winter Storm Images of 2012-2013
Read more at http://www.wunderground.com/news/winter-storm-atlas-forecast-20131001#ZsqF9o5BCheBBdeO.99
There's a chance that we could see rain change to or mix with snow at times from the Dakotas into western Nebraska Friday into Saturday. This will be dependent on how much cold air comes southward from Canada in combination with how much cold air the storm can generate itself, as well as time of day (nighttime being cooler and more favorable for snow to accumulate).
If this happens, there is a potential for at least one, if not several inches of wet snow from western Nebraska into western and central South Dakota, and perhaps a small part of North Dakota.
If any snowflakes do fly through the air, it would be the first of the season for parts of this region, and could be among the earliest one-inch-plus snowfalls on record for locations such as Pierre, S.D.
(PHOTOS: Northern Rockies Snow Last Week)
If that weren't enough, strong winds will pick up Thursday night, and continue through much of Friday and Friday night in these areas.
The combination of wet, heavy snow and strong winds will lead to reduced visibility with local blizzard conditions in parts of Wyoming, the mountains of far northern Colorado and the Black Hills of South Dakota from late Thursday through Friday night.
In addition, the weight of wet snow and force from strong winds will lead to some downed trees or tree limbs, particularly on trees still yet to drop their leaves. Power outages will also be an issue in these areas.
Check back with weather.com and The Weather Channel for more updates on Winter Storm Atlas.
MORE: Iconic Winter Storm Images of 2012-2013
Read more at http://www.wunderground.com/news/winter-storm-atlas-forecast-20131001#ZsqF9o5BCheBBdeO.99
As
the winter storm treks east, the forecast for snow in the northern
Plains and Upper Midwest becomes more dicey, typical of an early or
late-season event.
There's a chance that we could see rain change to or mix with snow at times from the Dakotas into western Nebraska Friday into Saturday. This will be dependent on how much cold air comes southward from Canada in combination with how much cold air the storm can generate itself, as well as time of day (nighttime being cooler and more favorable for snow to accumulate).
If this happens, there is a potential for at least one, if not several inches of wet snow from western Nebraska into western and central South Dakota, and perhaps a small part of North Dakota.
If any snowflakes do fly through the air, it would be the first of the season for parts of this region, and could be among the earliest one-inch-plus snowfalls on record for locations such as Pierre, S.D.
(PHOTOS: Northern Rockies Snow Last Week)
If that weren't enough, strong winds will pick up Thursday night, and continue through much of Friday and Friday night in these areas.
The combination of wet, heavy snow and strong winds will lead to reduced visibility with local blizzard conditions in parts of Wyoming, the mountains of far northern Colorado and the Black Hills of South Dakota from late Thursday through Friday night.
In addition, the weight of wet snow and force from strong winds will lead to some downed trees or tree limbs, particularly on trees still yet to drop their leaves. Power outages will also be an issue in these areas.
Check back with weather.com and The Weather Channel for more updates on Winter Storm Atlas.
MORE: Iconic Winter Storm Images of 2012-2013
Read more at http://www.wunderground.com/news/winter-storm-atlas-forecast-20131001#ZsqF9o5BCheBBdeO.99
Read more at http://www.wunderground.com/news/winter-storm-atlas-forecast-20131001#ZsqF9o5BCheBBdeO.99
Read more at http://www.wunderground.com/news/winter-storm-atlas-forecast-20131001#ZsqF9o5BCheBBdeO.99Weather Underground midday recap for Wednesday, October 02, 2013.
Showers and thunderstorms continued to move through parts of the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday, and a ridge of high pressure provided cool, dry conditions along the Eastern Seaboard.
A moist, onshore flow triggered showers and thunderstorms along the Washington and Oregon coasts earlier today, while eastern Washington and Oregon avoided wet weather. Quillayute, Washington reported a midday total of 0.46 inches of rain, while Hoquiam, Washington reported a midday total of 0.45 inches of rain. The Southwest continued to experience warm, dry conditions earlier today.
A low pressure system moved over the Great Basin this morning and brought light rain and snow showers to the Rockies. Cold air associated with the stationary front allowed for light snow accumulations to occur at higher elevations.
Just to the east, a cold front boundary pushed wet weather through parts of the northern Plains and upper Midwest as the Dakotas and Minnesota experienced showers and thunderstorms. Morris, Minnesota reported a midday total of 0.44 inches of rain.
The southern Plains and Gulf Coast also experienced spotty showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday, while some of the thunderstorms produced torrential rainfall. Houston, Texas reported a midday total of 1.30 inches of rain, which fell in a matter of two hours. The Florida panhandle also experienced heavy rainfall as Hollywood, Florida reported a midday total of 2.66 inches of rain. A ridge of high pressure over the Mid-Atlantic States kept temperatures relatively cool and conditions dry for the majority of the Eastern Seaboard on Wednesday. Weather Underground midday recap for Wednesday, October 02, 2013.
Showers and thunderstorms continued to move through parts of the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday, and a ridge of high pressure provided cool, dry conditions along the Eastern Seaboard.
A moist, onshore flow triggered showers and thunderstorms along the Washington and Oregon coasts earlier today, while eastern Washington and Oregon avoided wet weather. Quillayute, Washington reported a midday total of 0.46 inches of rain, while Hoquiam, Washington reported a midday total of 0.45 inches of rain. The Southwest continued to experience warm, dry conditions earlier today.
A low pressure system moved over the Great Basin this morning and brought light rain and snow showers to the Rockies. Cold air associated with the stationary front allowed for light snow accumulations to occur at higher elevations.
Just to the east, a cold front boundary pushed wet weather through parts of the northern Plains and upper Midwest as the Dakotas and Minnesota experienced showers and thunderstorms. Morris, Minnesota reported a midday total of 0.44 inches of rain.
The southern Plains and Gulf Coast also experienced spotty showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday, while some of the thunderstorms produced torrential rainfall. Houston, Texas reported a midday total of 1.30 inches of rain, which fell in a matter of two hours. The Florida panhandle also experienced heavy rainfall as Hollywood, Florida reported a midday total of 2.66 inches of rain. A ridge of high pressure over the Mid-Atlantic States kept temperatures relatively cool and conditions dry for the majority of the Eastern Seaboard on Wednesday. Weather Underground midday recap for Wednesday, October 02, 2013.
Showers and thunderstorms continued to move through parts of the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday, and a ridge of high pressure provided cool, dry conditions along the Eastern Seaboard.
A moist, onshore flow triggered showers and thunderstorms along the Washington and Oregon coasts earlier today, while eastern Washington and Oregon avoided wet weather. Quillayute, Washington reported a midday total of 0.46 inches of rain, while Hoquiam, Washington reported a midday total of 0.45 inches of rain. The Southwest continued to experience warm, dry conditions earlier today.
A low pressure system moved over the Great Basin this morning and brought light rain and snow showers to the Rockies. Cold air associated with the stationary front allowed for light snow accumulations to occur at higher elevations.
Just to the east, a cold front boundary pushed wet weather through parts of the northern Plains and upper Midwest as the Dakotas and Minnesota experienced showers and thunderstorms. Morris, Minnesota reported a midday total of 0.44 inches of rain.
The southern Plains and Gulf Coast also experienced spotty showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday, while some of the thunderstorms produced torrential rainfall. Houston, Texas reported a midday total of 1.30 inches of rain, which fell in a matter of two hours. The Florida panhandle also experienced heavy rainfall as Hollywood, Florida reported a midday total of 2.66 inches of rain. A ridge of high pressure over the Mid-Atlantic States kept temperatures relatively cool and conditions dry for the majority of the Eastern Seaboard on Wednesday.
There's a chance that we could see rain change to or mix with snow at times from the Dakotas into western Nebraska Friday into Saturday. This will be dependent on how much cold air comes southward from Canada in combination with how much cold air the storm can generate itself, as well as time of day (nighttime being cooler and more favorable for snow to accumulate).
If this happens, there is a potential for at least one, if not several inches of wet snow from western Nebraska into western and central South Dakota, and perhaps a small part of North Dakota.
If any snowflakes do fly through the air, it would be the first of the season for parts of this region, and could be among the earliest one-inch-plus snowfalls on record for locations such as Pierre, S.D.
(PHOTOS: Northern Rockies Snow Last Week)
If that weren't enough, strong winds will pick up Thursday night, and continue through much of Friday and Friday night in these areas.
The combination of wet, heavy snow and strong winds will lead to reduced visibility with local blizzard conditions in parts of Wyoming, the mountains of far northern Colorado and the Black Hills of South Dakota from late Thursday through Friday night.
In addition, the weight of wet snow and force from strong winds will lead to some downed trees or tree limbs, particularly on trees still yet to drop their leaves. Power outages will also be an issue in these areas.
Check back with weather.com and The Weather Channel for more updates on Winter Storm Atlas.
MORE: Iconic Winter Storm Images of 2012-2013
Read more at http://www.wunderground.com/news/winter-storm-atlas-forecast-20131001#ZsqF9o5BCheBBdeO.99
Winter Storm Atlas Forecast: Snow to Impact Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, Western Nebraska |
October 2, 2013
The calendar may have just turned to October; however, Winter Storm
Atlas is poised to bring heavy snow to the northern Rockies, some snow
even at lower elevations, and perhaps the season's first snow to parts
of the Northern Plains.
(MORE: Why We Name Winter Storms | 2013-2014 Storm Names)
Wednesday night: Precipitation will already begin to
pick up in western Wyoming, Idaho, southern Montana and far northern
Utah Wednesday night. This precipitation will be in the form of snow
already at higher elevations, including the Tetons, Bighorns,
and Beartooth Ranges of Wyoming and far southwest Montana.
Thursday: Snow will become more widespread in southern Montana, central and eastern Idaho, far northern Utah, western and central Wyoming, and the mountains of northern Colorado. This includes some valley locations such as Jackson, Wyo.
Thursday night: Rain changes to snow on the Plains of Wyoming, the Black Hills of South Dakota and perhaps the Nebraska Panhandle. Strong north to northeast winds in these areas may produce areas of limited visibility.
Friday: Snow, possibly heavy, will persist in much of Wyoming and the Black Hills of South Dakota, the mountains of northern Colorado and far northern Utah. Rain may mix with or change to wet snow in parts of western Nebraska and western South Dakota. Strong north winds will lead to reduced visibility in eastern Wyoming, the mountains of northern Colorado, western Nebraska and western South Dakota.
Friday night: Rain should change to wet snow in western Nebraska, lower elevations of western and central South Dakota, and perhaps parts of central North Dakota. Reduced visibility thanks to strong northwest winds can be expected as well.
Saturday: Wet snow may persist in parts of the Dakotas and northern and western Nebraska.
(CITY FORECASTS: Cheyenne, Wyo. | Casper, Wyo. | Rapid City, S.D. | Pierre, S.D.)
Now, let's address the impacts of Winter Storm Atlas, including snow accumulations, wind and potential for power outages.
As you can see in our snowfall forecast map at right, the heaviest
snow accumulations from Winter Storm Atlas are expected to be over the
highest elevations of southern Montana, Wyoming and far northern
Colorado. More than a foot of total snow is likely over the Tetons,
Bighorns and Beartooth Ranges of Wyoming and far southwest Montana, as
well as the Black Hills of South Dakota and mountains of far northern
Colorado.
With that said, significant accumulations, possibly more than six inches, are also expected over some lower-elevation cities including Casper, Cheyenne and Laramie, Wyo.
As the winter storm treks east, the forecast for snow in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest becomes more dicey, typical of an early or late-season event.
There's a chance that we could see rain change to or mix with snow at times from the Dakotas into western Nebraska Friday into Saturday. This will be dependent on how much cold air comes southward from Canada in combination with how much cold air the storm can generate itself, as well as time of day (nighttime being cooler and more favorable for snow to accumulate).
If this happens, there is a potential for at least one, if not several inches of wet snow from western Nebraska into western and central South Dakota, and perhaps a small part of North Dakota.
If any snowflakes do fly through the air, it would be the first of the season for parts of this region, and could be among the earliest one-inch-plus snowfalls on record for locations such as Pierre, S.D.
(PHOTOS: Northern Rockies Snow Last Week)
If that weren't enough, strong winds will pick up Thursday night, and continue through much of Friday and Friday night in these areas.
The combination of wet, heavy snow and strong winds will lead to reduced visibility with local blizzard conditions in parts of Wyoming, the mountains of far northern Colorado and the Black Hills of South Dakota from late Thursday through Friday night.
In addition, the weight of wet snow and force from strong winds will lead to some downed trees or tree limbs, particularly on trees still yet to drop their leaves. Power outages will also be an issue in these areas.
Check back with weather.com and The Weather Channel for more updates on Winter Storm Atlas.
MORE: Iconic Winter Storm Images of 2012-2013
(MORE: Why We Name Winter Storms | 2013-2014 Storm Names)
Timeline
Thursday Rain, Snow Forecast
Friday Rain, Snow Forecast
Thursday: Snow will become more widespread in southern Montana, central and eastern Idaho, far northern Utah, western and central Wyoming, and the mountains of northern Colorado. This includes some valley locations such as Jackson, Wyo.
Thursday night: Rain changes to snow on the Plains of Wyoming, the Black Hills of South Dakota and perhaps the Nebraska Panhandle. Strong north to northeast winds in these areas may produce areas of limited visibility.
Friday: Snow, possibly heavy, will persist in much of Wyoming and the Black Hills of South Dakota, the mountains of northern Colorado and far northern Utah. Rain may mix with or change to wet snow in parts of western Nebraska and western South Dakota. Strong north winds will lead to reduced visibility in eastern Wyoming, the mountains of northern Colorado, western Nebraska and western South Dakota.
Friday night: Rain should change to wet snow in western Nebraska, lower elevations of western and central South Dakota, and perhaps parts of central North Dakota. Reduced visibility thanks to strong northwest winds can be expected as well.
Saturday: Wet snow may persist in parts of the Dakotas and northern and western Nebraska.
(CITY FORECASTS: Cheyenne, Wyo. | Casper, Wyo. | Rapid City, S.D. | Pierre, S.D.)
Now, let's address the impacts of Winter Storm Atlas, including snow accumulations, wind and potential for power outages.
Impacts
Snowfall Amounts Forecast
Winter Alerts
With that said, significant accumulations, possibly more than six inches, are also expected over some lower-elevation cities including Casper, Cheyenne and Laramie, Wyo.
As the winter storm treks east, the forecast for snow in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest becomes more dicey, typical of an early or late-season event.
There's a chance that we could see rain change to or mix with snow at times from the Dakotas into western Nebraska Friday into Saturday. This will be dependent on how much cold air comes southward from Canada in combination with how much cold air the storm can generate itself, as well as time of day (nighttime being cooler and more favorable for snow to accumulate).
If this happens, there is a potential for at least one, if not several inches of wet snow from western Nebraska into western and central South Dakota, and perhaps a small part of North Dakota.
If any snowflakes do fly through the air, it would be the first of the season for parts of this region, and could be among the earliest one-inch-plus snowfalls on record for locations such as Pierre, S.D.
(PHOTOS: Northern Rockies Snow Last Week)
If that weren't enough, strong winds will pick up Thursday night, and continue through much of Friday and Friday night in these areas.
The combination of wet, heavy snow and strong winds will lead to reduced visibility with local blizzard conditions in parts of Wyoming, the mountains of far northern Colorado and the Black Hills of South Dakota from late Thursday through Friday night.
In addition, the weight of wet snow and force from strong winds will lead to some downed trees or tree limbs, particularly on trees still yet to drop their leaves. Power outages will also be an issue in these areas.
Check back with weather.com and The Weather Channel for more updates on Winter Storm Atlas.
MORE: Iconic Winter Storm Images of 2012-2013
Winter Storm Athena
The storm that followed closely behind
Superstorm Sandy left huge snowfall totals in some areas. Leading the
way were Monroe and Clintonville, Conn., receiving 13.5 inches of snow
each. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Popular Stories Today
 |
September 27, 2013
|
 |
September 27, 2013
|
 |
September 27, 2013
|
 |
September 26, 2013
|
 |
September 25, 2013
|
Recent News
Featured Blogs
By
Shaun Tanner
October 2, 2013
 |
Get Free Weather Stickers® |
 |
Upload Your Photos |
 |
Weather™ API for Developers NEW! |
 |
Become a Site Member |
 |
Find us on Facebook |
 |
Follow us on Twitter |
Custom Weather Services
In addition to this website, we provide a number of free and professional weather services.
Advertise On This Site
Weather Underground has extensive targeting capabilities to fulfill all of your client's advertising needs.
| Copyright © 2013 Weather Underground, Inc. | About Us - Contact - Support - Employment - Press Releases - Terms of Service - Privacy Statement |
Share with friends:
Read more at http://www.wunderground.com/news/winter-storm-atlas-forecast-20131001#ZsqF9o5BCheBBdeO.99
Winter Storm Atlas Forecast: Snow to Impact Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, Western Nebraska |
October 2, 2013
The calendar may have just turned to October; however, Winter Storm
Atlas is poised to bring heavy snow to the northern Rockies, some snow
even at lower elevations, and perhaps the season's first snow to parts
of the Northern Plains.
(MORE: Why We Name Winter Storms | 2013-2014 Storm Names)
Wednesday night: Precipitation will already begin to
pick up in western Wyoming, Idaho, southern Montana and far northern
Utah Wednesday night. This precipitation will be in the form of snow
already at higher elevations, including the Tetons, Bighorns,
and Beartooth Ranges of Wyoming and far southwest Montana.
Thursday: Snow will become more widespread in southern Montana, central and eastern Idaho, far northern Utah, western and central Wyoming, and the mountains of northern Colorado. This includes some valley locations such as Jackson, Wyo.
Thursday night: Rain changes to snow on the Plains of Wyoming, the Black Hills of South Dakota and perhaps the Nebraska Panhandle. Strong north to northeast winds in these areas may produce areas of limited visibility.
Friday: Snow, possibly heavy, will persist in much of Wyoming and the Black Hills of South Dakota, the mountains of northern Colorado and far northern Utah. Rain may mix with or change to wet snow in parts of western Nebraska and western South Dakota. Strong north winds will lead to reduced visibility in eastern Wyoming, the mountains of northern Colorado, western Nebraska and western South Dakota.
Friday night: Rain should change to wet snow in western Nebraska, lower elevations of western and central South Dakota, and perhaps parts of central North Dakota. Reduced visibility thanks to strong northwest winds can be expected as well.
Saturday: Wet snow may persist in parts of the Dakotas and northern and western Nebraska.
(CITY FORECASTS: Cheyenne, Wyo. | Casper, Wyo. | Rapid City, S.D. | Pierre, S.D.)
Now, let's address the impacts of Winter Storm Atlas, including snow accumulations, wind and potential for power outages.
As you can see in our snowfall forecast map at right, the heaviest
snow accumulations from Winter Storm Atlas are expected to be over the
highest elevations of southern Montana, Wyoming and far northern
Colorado. More than a foot of total snow is likely over the Tetons,
Bighorns and Beartooth Ranges of Wyoming and far southwest Montana, as
well as the Black Hills of South Dakota and mountains of far northern
Colorado.
With that said, significant accumulations, possibly more than six inches, are also expected over some lower-elevation cities including Casper, Cheyenne and Laramie, Wyo.
As the winter storm treks east, the forecast for snow in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest becomes more dicey, typical of an early or late-season event.
There's a chance that we could see rain change to or mix with snow at times from the Dakotas into western Nebraska Friday into Saturday. This will be dependent on how much cold air comes southward from Canada in combination with how much cold air the storm can generate itself, as well as time of day (nighttime being cooler and more favorable for snow to accumulate).
If this happens, there is a potential for at least one, if not several inches of wet snow from western Nebraska into western and central South Dakota, and perhaps a small part of North Dakota.
If any snowflakes do fly through the air, it would be the first of the season for parts of this region, and could be among the earliest one-inch-plus snowfalls on record for locations such as Pierre, S.D.
(PHOTOS: Northern Rockies Snow Last Week)
If that weren't enough, strong winds will pick up Thursday night, and continue through much of Friday and Friday night in these areas.
The combination of wet, heavy snow and strong winds will lead to reduced visibility with local blizzard conditions in parts of Wyoming, the mountains of far northern Colorado and the Black Hills of South Dakota from late Thursday through Friday night.
In addition, the weight of wet snow and force from strong winds will lead to some downed trees or tree limbs, particularly on trees still yet to drop their leaves. Power outages will also be an issue in these areas.
Check back with weather.com and The Weather Channel for more updates on Winter Storm Atlas.
MORE: Iconic Winter Storm Images of 2012-2013
(MORE: Why We Name Winter Storms | 2013-2014 Storm Names)
Timeline
Thursday Rain, Snow Forecast
Friday Rain, Snow Forecast
Thursday: Snow will become more widespread in southern Montana, central and eastern Idaho, far northern Utah, western and central Wyoming, and the mountains of northern Colorado. This includes some valley locations such as Jackson, Wyo.
Thursday night: Rain changes to snow on the Plains of Wyoming, the Black Hills of South Dakota and perhaps the Nebraska Panhandle. Strong north to northeast winds in these areas may produce areas of limited visibility.
Friday: Snow, possibly heavy, will persist in much of Wyoming and the Black Hills of South Dakota, the mountains of northern Colorado and far northern Utah. Rain may mix with or change to wet snow in parts of western Nebraska and western South Dakota. Strong north winds will lead to reduced visibility in eastern Wyoming, the mountains of northern Colorado, western Nebraska and western South Dakota.
Friday night: Rain should change to wet snow in western Nebraska, lower elevations of western and central South Dakota, and perhaps parts of central North Dakota. Reduced visibility thanks to strong northwest winds can be expected as well.
Saturday: Wet snow may persist in parts of the Dakotas and northern and western Nebraska.
(CITY FORECASTS: Cheyenne, Wyo. | Casper, Wyo. | Rapid City, S.D. | Pierre, S.D.)
Now, let's address the impacts of Winter Storm Atlas, including snow accumulations, wind and potential for power outages.
Impacts
Snowfall Amounts Forecast
Winter Alerts
With that said, significant accumulations, possibly more than six inches, are also expected over some lower-elevation cities including Casper, Cheyenne and Laramie, Wyo.
As the winter storm treks east, the forecast for snow in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest becomes more dicey, typical of an early or late-season event.
There's a chance that we could see rain change to or mix with snow at times from the Dakotas into western Nebraska Friday into Saturday. This will be dependent on how much cold air comes southward from Canada in combination with how much cold air the storm can generate itself, as well as time of day (nighttime being cooler and more favorable for snow to accumulate).
If this happens, there is a potential for at least one, if not several inches of wet snow from western Nebraska into western and central South Dakota, and perhaps a small part of North Dakota.
If any snowflakes do fly through the air, it would be the first of the season for parts of this region, and could be among the earliest one-inch-plus snowfalls on record for locations such as Pierre, S.D.
(PHOTOS: Northern Rockies Snow Last Week)
If that weren't enough, strong winds will pick up Thursday night, and continue through much of Friday and Friday night in these areas.
The combination of wet, heavy snow and strong winds will lead to reduced visibility with local blizzard conditions in parts of Wyoming, the mountains of far northern Colorado and the Black Hills of South Dakota from late Thursday through Friday night.
In addition, the weight of wet snow and force from strong winds will lead to some downed trees or tree limbs, particularly on trees still yet to drop their leaves. Power outages will also be an issue in these areas.
Check back with weather.com and The Weather Channel for more updates on Winter Storm Atlas.
MORE: Iconic Winter Storm Images of 2012-2013
Winter Storm Athena
The storm that followed closely behind
Superstorm Sandy left huge snowfall totals in some areas. Leading the
way were Monroe and Clintonville, Conn., receiving 13.5 inches of snow
each. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Popular Stories Today
|
September 27, 2013
|
|
September 27, 2013
|
|
September 27, 2013
|
|
September 26, 2013
|
|
September 25, 2013
|
Recent News
Featured Blogs
By
Shaun Tanner
October 2, 2013
|
Get Free Weather Stickers® |
|
Upload Your Photos |
|
Weather™ API for Developers NEW! |
|
Become a Site Member |
|
Find us on Facebook |
|
Follow us on Twitter |
Custom Weather Services
In addition to this website, we provide a number of free and professional weather services.
Advertise On This Site
Weather Underground has extensive targeting capabilities to fulfill all of your client's advertising needs.
| Copyright © 2013 Weather Underground, Inc. | About Us - Contact - Support - Employment - Press Releases - Terms of Service - Privacy Statement |
Share with friends:
Read more at http://www.wunderground.com/news/winter-storm-atlas-forecast-20131001#ZsqF9o5BCheBBdeO.99Weather Underground midday recap for Wednesday, October 02, 2013.
Showers and thunderstorms continued to move through parts of the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday, and a ridge of high pressure provided cool, dry conditions along the Eastern Seaboard.
A moist, onshore flow triggered showers and thunderstorms along the Washington and Oregon coasts earlier today, while eastern Washington and Oregon avoided wet weather. Quillayute, Washington reported a midday total of 0.46 inches of rain, while Hoquiam, Washington reported a midday total of 0.45 inches of rain. The Southwest continued to experience warm, dry conditions earlier today.
A low pressure system moved over the Great Basin this morning and brought light rain and snow showers to the Rockies. Cold air associated with the stationary front allowed for light snow accumulations to occur at higher elevations.
Just to the east, a cold front boundary pushed wet weather through parts of the northern Plains and upper Midwest as the Dakotas and Minnesota experienced showers and thunderstorms. Morris, Minnesota reported a midday total of 0.44 inches of rain.
The southern Plains and Gulf Coast also experienced spotty showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday, while some of the thunderstorms produced torrential rainfall. Houston, Texas reported a midday total of 1.30 inches of rain, which fell in a matter of two hours. The Florida panhandle also experienced heavy rainfall as Hollywood, Florida reported a midday total of 2.66 inches of rain. A ridge of high pressure over the Mid-Atlantic States kept temperatures relatively cool and conditions dry for the majority of the Eastern Seaboard on Wednesday. Weather Underground midday recap for Wednesday, October 02, 2013.
Showers and thunderstorms continued to move through parts of the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday, and a ridge of high pressure provided cool, dry conditions along the Eastern Seaboard.
A moist, onshore flow triggered showers and thunderstorms along the Washington and Oregon coasts earlier today, while eastern Washington and Oregon avoided wet weather. Quillayute, Washington reported a midday total of 0.46 inches of rain, while Hoquiam, Washington reported a midday total of 0.45 inches of rain. The Southwest continued to experience warm, dry conditions earlier today.
A low pressure system moved over the Great Basin this morning and brought light rain and snow showers to the Rockies. Cold air associated with the stationary front allowed for light snow accumulations to occur at higher elevations.
Just to the east, a cold front boundary pushed wet weather through parts of the northern Plains and upper Midwest as the Dakotas and Minnesota experienced showers and thunderstorms. Morris, Minnesota reported a midday total of 0.44 inches of rain.
The southern Plains and Gulf Coast also experienced spotty showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday, while some of the thunderstorms produced torrential rainfall. Houston, Texas reported a midday total of 1.30 inches of rain, which fell in a matter of two hours. The Florida panhandle also experienced heavy rainfall as Hollywood, Florida reported a midday total of 2.66 inches of rain. A ridge of high pressure over the Mid-Atlantic States kept temperatures relatively cool and conditions dry for the majority of the Eastern Seaboard on Wednesday. Weather Underground midday recap for Wednesday, October 02, 2013.
Showers and thunderstorms continued to move through parts of the Pacific Northwest on Wednesday, and a ridge of high pressure provided cool, dry conditions along the Eastern Seaboard.
A moist, onshore flow triggered showers and thunderstorms along the Washington and Oregon coasts earlier today, while eastern Washington and Oregon avoided wet weather. Quillayute, Washington reported a midday total of 0.46 inches of rain, while Hoquiam, Washington reported a midday total of 0.45 inches of rain. The Southwest continued to experience warm, dry conditions earlier today.
A low pressure system moved over the Great Basin this morning and brought light rain and snow showers to the Rockies. Cold air associated with the stationary front allowed for light snow accumulations to occur at higher elevations.
Just to the east, a cold front boundary pushed wet weather through parts of the northern Plains and upper Midwest as the Dakotas and Minnesota experienced showers and thunderstorms. Morris, Minnesota reported a midday total of 0.44 inches of rain.
The southern Plains and Gulf Coast also experienced spotty showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday, while some of the thunderstorms produced torrential rainfall. Houston, Texas reported a midday total of 1.30 inches of rain, which fell in a matter of two hours. The Florida panhandle also experienced heavy rainfall as Hollywood, Florida reported a midday total of 2.66 inches of rain. A ridge of high pressure over the Mid-Atlantic States kept temperatures relatively cool and conditions dry for the majority of the Eastern Seaboard on Wednesday.
No comments:
Post a Comment