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Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Storm Center AM Update: Snow to the East then Drying Out
SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — Rain during the night has transitioned to snow this morning, with the heavier band setting up in southwest Minnesota. Strong, northerly winds have also moved eastward, with gusts in portions of KELOLAND up to 50 mph. Wind and winter weather alerts are in effect East River and will end from west to east today, with the Blizzard Warning expiring at 4 P.M. CDT. Travel conditions may be difficult in these areas with blowing snow and little visibility. Western South Dakota will start to see clearing skies today as the low pressure system moves off to the northeast. The snow will continue during the late morning hours in far eastern KELOLAND, but will move out by the mid afternoon. The greater snowfall totals will be in southwest Minnesota, with 3-5″ possible where the heaviest band of snow sets up. We will stay cooler for highs today in the east, while western South Dakota starts to warm back into the 40s. Skies will clear for KELOLAND going into the overnight hours. Fresh snowfall will keep us on the chillier side of low temperatures to the east, with some of us not making it out of the teens. Winds will also start to decrease from west to east and turn to the south, helping us warm into the start of the week. We will jump into the upper 60s by Monday before another low pressure system moves into KELOLAND by mid-week and brings back chances for rain and snow. Temperatures will cool back down again into the 40s. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
What conditions must be met to qualify as a blizzard?
(SOUTHERN COLORADO) — You may hear the term 'blizzard conditions' tossed around when Colorado's winter weather rears its head, but did you know there are measurable differences between a blizzard and a snow storm? According to the FOX21 Storm Team, certain conditions must be met for a storm to be classified as a blizzard. The storm that's rolling through Colorado starting Monday night, March 3 will qualify as a blizzard… sort of. Only portions of the storm will meet the criteria of a blizzard, and others in the region will be spared, though you might still see some pretty severe weather even if you're not in the blizzard conditions. For a storm to be called a blizzard, these conditions must be met: It must be snowing There must be winds 35 mph or above for at least three consecutive hours Visibility must be reduced for three consecutive hours to a quarter of a mile or less Essentially, whiteout conditions must be present for a sustained period of time to constitute a blizzard, which obviously, makes travel difficult if not impossible. As of Monday, a Blizzard Warning is in effect for northern El Paso County up to Castle Rock and parts of Douglas County all the way through the I-70 corridor. In addition to Blizzard Warnings, Winter Storm Warnings are in effect as well as High Wind Warnings. Click here to see which school districts and organizations have delayed or canceled services Winds overnight Monday into Tuesday are projected to be anywhere from 40-50 mph up to 70 mph or more, according to the National Weather Service. Large amounts of snow are expected, though it will be nearly impossible to get an accurate measurement of snowfall due to those winds. Expect snow drifts and low visibility to cause extremely hazardous driving conditions in the warned areas. The FOX21 Storm Team also said we are expecting a phenomenon called a 'snow donut,' in which some places will see large amounts of snow, while others may not. Cañon City, Pueblo, La Junta, and Lamar will see hardly any snow, if at all. While those areas won't see much snow at all, their not-so-distant neighbors to the north and south could see anywhere from a trace to 18 inches. The biggest story will be the blowing snow. If you have plans to travel anywhere included in the Blizzard Warning above, like the Palmer Divide, the Gap, or I-70, you are strongly urged to reconsider. If you must travel, plan your route by checking road conditions ahead of time, build in extra time to take it slow, and ensure your car is packed with emergency gear like extra blankets and clothes, water, snacks, snow removal tools, de-icer, and road flares. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-03-2025
- Climate
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How can you have a blizzard with little-to-no snow?
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City metro isn't done with winter just yet. The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning that will be in effect from 9 p.m. Tuesday to 6 p.m. Wednesday. Northwest winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 70 mph is expected for portions of east central and northeast Kansas and northwest and west central Missouri. North of the metro, a Blizzard Warning will be in effect from 9 p.m. Tuesday to 3 a.m. Wednesday. View the latest Weather Alerts in the Kansas City region on FOX4 said this storm is actually stronger than the blizzard Kansas City experienced back in January. 'Thankfully, we're just going to get the backside of the storm in terms of snow production but from a wind standpoint, this storm is going to be a doozy for this part of the country,' he said. There are big concerns about power outages, wind damage, tree limbs coming down, trees potentially coming down as well. Something similar to the windstorm back in December of 2021. A dusting to 2 inches of snow is possible for Tuesday night into Wednesday morning for the Kansas City area with 2 to 4 inches of snow possible up north where the Blizzard Warning will be in effect. 'For the first time in my 30-plus years here in Kansas City, we may have a blizzard for parts of the area with under 3 inches of snow. There's no requirement for significant, real heavy snow like the January blizzard,' Lauria said. For the weather to be considered a blizzard, there must be large amounts of snow or blowing snow with winds exceeding 35 miles per hour and visibilities of less than a quarter mile for at least three hours, according to the National Weather Service. Joe's Blog: Massive(!) spring/winter storm to hit region (MON-3/3) 'That's possible, especially north and northwest of Kansas City, where the heavier snow totals will be,' Lauria said. . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
18-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Could Northwest Arkansas see a Blizzard Warning for the first time?
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A major winter storm system has made its way into our coverage area. Some areas are expected to have more than a foot of snow. This could cause a potential Blizzard Warning. What is an 'Extreme Cold Warning'? Northwest Arkansas has never been under a Blizzard Warning but that doesn't mean it isn't possible. With the amount of likely snow on the ground and the right circumstances, driving during certain hours could cause hazardous conditions. It does not have to be snowing for a Blizzard Warning because blowing snow on the ground can cause dangerous conditions. All of the following circumstances need to take place for a Blizzard Warning to be issued: Wind: 35 MPH or greater Visibility: 1/4 of a mile or less Time: at least 3 consecutive hours Our team is watching and keeping up with the latest models on our weather blog. To make sure you are staying up-to-date with the forecast, download the YOUR Weather Authority app to get updates anywhere at any time. Click Here to Download our Weather Authority app Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
