Sunday, February 16, 2003

As White As... Well... Snow

From the Yahoo! Weather Station (I don't normally go there, by the way, but I wanted to have something to link back to):

Champaign oh-clark oh-darke oh-fayette in-franklin in-greene oh-Miami oh-montgomery oh-preble oh-union in-wayne in-
500 PM EST Sun Feb 16 2003

...Winter storm warning for tonight through Monday morning remains in effect...

Snow will continue tonight with 3 to 5 inches of additional accumulation forecast. Sleet and freezing rain will accumulate up to a quarter of an inch of ice on Monday. Due to the additional snow and ice...The treacherous travel conditions will continue into Monday.

Northeast winds around 20 mph will create considerable Drifting of snow and near whiteout conditions tonight.

Remember...A Winter Storm Warning means severe Winter weather conditions are imminent or highly likely.

This is an extremely dangerous Winter storm. Persons are urged to implement Winter weather procedures. Travel is not advised. If you must travel...Remember to leave with a full tank of Gas. Carry essential supplies with you...Such as a hat...Gloves...Shovel and Non perishable foods. Listen to noaa weather radio or local Media outlets for updates on this Winter storm.
Mike mentioned earlier in the week that we could have the Iditarod here in Ohio. I fully agree. The major highways and byways that we're not supposed to be using would be available...

(with a slight bit of envy)

Hope you folks in the Southern Hemisphere are enjoying your summer!!!

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