Friday, January 29, 2010

Early Friday AM update: Snow totals appear on track

No changes to the forecast, except the start time might be even later tonight, probably after midnight for most (except to the southwest). Cold, dry air will dominate today as the clouds thicken up. Low pressure will track across the South and then redevelop along the North Carolina coast tomorrow. The most significant snow will occur mid-morning through the afternoon hours. Temperatures will be in the 20s, so it should be a rather fluffy snow. Accumulations will vary considerably from north to south, with the heaviest snow likely just south of Petersburg down into North Carolina. Here's a review of my forecast numbers:

Metro Richmond east towards Williamsburg: 5-9 inches (highest across the southern half/Chesterfield County)
Tri-Cities south to the NC line: 9 inches + (locally over a foot)
Charlottesville: 4-7 inches
Fredericksburg: 3-5 inches

Stay tuned!

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