Friday, November 14, 2014

Extreme Weather for Nov 15


Good afternoon,
It will be looking more like January than November throughout certain parts of the nation as a winter storm is set to move through the Rockies and central states this weekend with up to a foot of snow in some locations. 

The storm, which developed over the Pacific Ocean, has produced ice and heavy snow through portions of Oregon and Idaho and will take aim at Wyoming and Colorado as it continues to track east. This weekend will bring rough travel conditions from Denver to Chicago leading to hundreds of delayed or cancelled flights as copious amounts of snow are expected at major airports in and around these areas. Ground travel will also be tricky as slippery roads and whiteout conditions can be seen through the main interstates connecting these cities and states. 

By the second half of the weekend, the Plains and Midwest will receive a milder version of the wintry mix as the storm heads into those locations Saturday into Sunday. Light to moderate snow will stretch from Omaha to Des Moines and into Wichita before heading into areas of Chicago and Detroit by late Sunday evening. By the start of the work week, the storm will come in contact with moisture moving in from the Gulf of Mexico gaining enough energy to bringing a mix of rain and snow along with frigid temperatures extending from the mid-Atlantic into the Northeast.

Enjoy your weekend!
Jen Gonzalez



 
 

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