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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Snow Update #2

With the low pressure system moving a little slower than expected, the timing of cold air and more widespread snow showers has been delayed a few hours. It now appears that snow down to the valley floor may be delayed until the 7-10 PM timeframe.

  • For the Wednesday afternoon commute in the valley the precipitation will be showery in nature with some areas getting rain and snow showers at times and other areas no precipitation.
  • Between 7pm and 10pm this evening, the precipitation will turn to all snow showers over most areas as colder air moves into the region. Although the precipitation character will be more showery, 1 to 2 inches of snow can be expected to the valley floor during the overnight hours.
  • An additional 1 to 2 inches can be expected on Thursday. Some higher snow amounts are possible (3 to 7 inches) in higher elevation locations where the valley meets the foothills.
  • Snow showers will continue until around midnight Thursday.
  • On Friday and Saturday, the region will be dry, but remain under a very cold air mass with low temperatures in the single digits in the mountains and teens to lower 20s in the valley. High temperatures on Friday and Saturday will be in the 30s.

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