Major winter storm update: storm stregnthening

A major winter storm is underway.  A mixed bag is expected today, transitioning to snow over Cincinnati, likely before evening rush hour.  The storm has strengthened, and while longer rainfall could still hold down totals, it is now expected that 6 to 8 inches could fall in the Cincinnati metro, with 10 to 12 near Dayton and Wilmington, and less over northern Kentucky.  This will be a major winter storm.  Details here.

Confidence is increasing for more significant snow Monday afternoon into Tuesday, followed by very cold air.

Winter storm watch(es???)

A winter storm watch is in effect for the entire Cincinnati tristate area for Friday through Saturday for a complex storm which could dump snow in excess of 4 inches by Saturday midday, depending upon several factors coming together.  A mixed bag, including some rain, is expected Friday with the bulk of any accumulating snow starting Friday evening.  Details here.

A second winter storm is possible Monday afternoon into Tuesday.

Six more inches of winter???

A significant winter storm could affect the Cincinnati area Friday into Saturday.  It is still early, and things could change, but the factors necessary to produce a major storm with the possibility of significant snow appear to be coming together.  From the National Weather Service forecast discussion: “STRONG AND BROAD UPWARD MOTION IN A MOIST
AIRMASS HAS THE MAKINGS OF A SNOW STORM”.

More details herehere, and here.