Today is forecast to be Much Cooler than yesterday.
Nowcast as of 5:15 am CDT on March 20, 2010
Now
A powerful winter storm will move across West Texas this morning and then along the Red River valley this afternoon and evening. Ahead of the system...cold air will continue to pour south behind a strong cold front across southeast Oklahoma. At 5 am...temperatures were at or below freezing north and west of a Vernon to Duncan to Shawnee line. Radar indicated a large area of moderate to heavy snow...extending from parts of southwest Oklahoma into central and north central Oklahoma. Snowfall rates up to 1 inch per hour will be possible through the early morning hours. Precipitation near the freezing line will likely fall in the form of sleet and freezing rain before changing to snow. Many roadways are becoming slick and hazardous this morning and travel conditions will continue to deteriorate this morning...especially across north central...central and parts of southwest Oklahoma.
Forecast for Jackson
Updated: 4:32 am CDT on March 20, 2010
Winter Storm Warning in effect until 7 am CDT Sunday...
Today
Snow early in the morning...then snow likely. Areas of blowing snow. Windy. Much colder. Highs in the mid 30s. North winds 25 to 30 mph.
... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 7 am CDT Sunday...
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 7 am CDT Sunday for a large part of western Oklahoma.
* Timing: through Sunday morning.
* Main impact: snowfall accumulation of 4 to 6 inches and blustery winds of near 30 mph with gusts around 45 mph. Blizzard conditions may occur... resulting in a very dangerous situation.
* Other impacts: wind chill temperatures will fall into the teens.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow and strong winds will occur. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.
