-22 in Ohio, Snow and Ice Now Causing Problems Across Deep South

Written by on January 28, 2014 in United States of America with 0 Comments

It was a very cold start across the Upper Midwest but not the coldest of winter with Minneapolis hitting the mid teens below while Chicago hit 11 or 12 below which is well under the forecasted -20 the ECMWF had and well shy of the season’s coldest of 16 below. Both GFS and NAM did well with Chicago but less well with Minneapolis where they had 2o to 23 below and as for down in Ohio, well they were underdone with their 5 to 8 below. Actual lows hit an impressive 20 to 22 below in a few central spots across Ohio this morning and these numbers were the coldest of winter thus far.

Check out the low temperature chart via Jesse Ferrell. Note 33 below Minnesota, -22 Ohio. Also the winter storm gathering in the South.

Courtesy of Jesse Ferrell @Accu_Jesse)

Courtesy of Jesse Ferrell @Accu_Jesse)

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Here was the lows according to weather.com

Source: weather.com

Source: weather.com

The low of 9 below in Detroit was a record for the date.

Here was the scene in Chicago mid morning. What a stunning day with a great view via WeatherBug. However, you know it’s cold when you see the buildings steaming like they are in this image.

Chicago, IL (Courtesy of WeatherBug)

Chicago, IL (Courtesy of WeatherBug)

Here’s a frigid sunrise view from the Chicago suburbs.

Courtesy of WeatherBug

Courtesy of WeatherBug

Of course the main interest is with the major winter storm that’s now well underway from Southeast Texas through LA, MS, AL, GA, SC and NC with a pronounced snow band drapped across the central portion of these states. Rain and freezing rain is affecting southernmost areas as temperature remain above freezing. While interesting now with coatings to as much as 2 inches now down in central parts of LA, MS and AL, as temperatures drop through late afternoon and especially after dark, ice will become a significant concern long the northeast Gulf Coast and South Atlantic coast with snow perhaps making it close to the coast, especially in the Carolinas.

Here’s a look at the current radar.

Source: weather.com

Source: weather.com

Close up view of the growing snow band!

Source: weather.com

Source: weather.com

Here’s the current temperatures across the Southeast. Quite the contrast between northern MS, AL and South Florida.

Source: weather.com

Source: weather.com

With a strong push of arctic air comes DRY air.. check this out!

Source: weather.com

Source: weather.com

Projected snow totals off the GFS through 36 hrs. Heaviest snows focus on Carolinas tonight where 6-12 inches is possible.

Courtesy/Owned by AccuWeather Pro

Courtesy/Owned by AccuWeather Pro

Of course we have a significant ICE threat as warmer air sits over coastal areas from Savannah up to Charleston, Myrtle Beach, perhaps Wilmington.

Here’s the amount of liquid expected. Over an inch of liquid precip falling into 28-32 degree air will be a MAJOR problem.

Courtesy/Owned by AccuWeather Pro

Courtesy/Owned by AccuWeather Pro

Here’s a look at some of the WeatherBug cameras across the Southeast this afternoon.

This was the scene this afternoon in Leesville, Louisiana. What’s most interesting about this particular WeatherBug camera is that this was the same scene less than 5 days ago here. Rare if not unprecedented to see two accumulating snow events in west Louisiana inside a week.

Source: WeatherBug

Source: WeatherBug

Quitman, MS

Courtesy of WeatherBug

Courtesy of WeatherBug

Tough to see but here’s the current view overlooking Downtown Atlanta. Moderate snow and it’s accumulating fast!

Courtesy of WeatherBug

Courtesy of WeatherBug

Shall have an update later!

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