Monday, February 03, 2014

Tuesday's Ice Potential

First off, I feel like garbage. I do not sick too often, so when I do, I complain a lot. So there's my complaint. I ran out of breath doing weather earlier. That can't be a good thing.

Anywho, there is no time to be sick because we have another winter storm coming in tomorrow. Let's break down the bullet points:
  • This is NOT as bad as 2009, but power outages are expected.
  • Sleet and freezing rain should start overspreading Region 8 in the morning. SW portions of Region 8 (White, Cleburne, Independence, Woodruff) could have precipitation as early at 8:00 am.
  • The rest of Region 8 should have sleet and freezing rain start between 10am-Noon.
  • Precipitation TYPE will be tough to forecast. We know there will be a warm layer aloft that will melt the snowflakes, but will those drops have time to freeze into SLEET or will they fall as rain and freeze on contact? That's the million dollar question. Probably both at times...
  • Sleet makes for bad roads, freezing rain causes power outages. Pick your poison.
  • WATCH out for ice glazed sidewalks!
  • This should be gone by late afternoon, or at least much, much lighter.
Here is what we're thinking as of 8:15 PM on Monday evening:



If you hear more sleet than freezing rain, then you will likely have no power problems. If you have rain and your thermometer is 32 or below, you are at a higher risk of losing power. If it's snowing, then enjoy it! I doubt many of us will see just plain ole rain, but if it is raining and 33 or above... Sit back and count your blessings!

I'm going to lay down for about 30 minutes before prepping for the 10:00 News. Have a great night and be safe tomorrow.

Ryan


13 comments:

Garrett Hall said...

AHHH its gonna be a tough day tomorrow. sucks ur sick ryan! you always know im here if you need me to take over! (sarcastic voice) LOL! but anyway get better and hang in there!! :)

Cathy Reed in Hardy said...

Feel better Ryan! Sorry you don't feel well AND have to deliver a crappy forecast :(

Anonymous said...

You sure your not having panic attacks?

Anonymous said...

Hate this weather!! Ready for spring!! Feel better soon Ryan...our entire home is under quarantine! Sick!

Ryan Vaughan said...

Not unless a panic attack comes with a sore throat and wheezing. I'm getting a chest x Ray in the morning. -Ryan

Anonymous said...

Take care of yourself your family deserves you to be well.

Anonymous said...

My daughter has walking pneumonia. Better ger that x-ray!!

Krepers said...

8:50am Light snow and some sleet in Ozark Acres, Sharp County.

Krepers said...

9:15am Light sleet stopped but light snow getting heavier. Ozark Acres, Sharp County.

Krepers said...

9:30am Snowing heavy here in Ozark Acres, Sharp County.

Krepers said...

10:00am It was almost white out condition here in Ozark Acres, Sharp County but now it's heavy snow mixed with sleet.

Krepers said...

10:30am Heavy snow stopped. Sleeting now. Ozark Acres, Sharp County.

Krepers said...

Well around 11:15am, all the sleet changed over to all freezing rain. Ugh!
Ozark Acres, Sharp County.