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January 16 th , 2013. Weather Briefing for the “Ark-La-Miss” region. NWS JACKSON, MS. Overview. Snow event expected across a large portion of the area Heavy snow potential of 2-4 inches Other areas with light accumulations near 1 inch Impacts on roads etc….
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January 16th, 2013 Weather Briefingfor the “Ark-La-Miss” region NWS JACKSON, MS
Overview • Snow event expected across a large portion of the area • Heavy snow potential of 2-4 inches • Other areas with light accumulations near 1 inch • Impacts on roads etc…
Snowfall Timing • Light Snow looks to begin near midnight, mainly over the W/SW • Snowfall will steadily increase through sunrise across central portions of the area • Snow expected to exit the E / NE areas around noon Thursday
Expected Impacts • Roads are mainly expected to remain wet • exception could be across Delta region where more prolonged period of below freezing conditions • Where heavier snow falls, expect a slush to occur on elevated roads, bridges, etc… • Snow accumulation on trees could cause limbs to break, especially in the heavier snow locations