Event Discussion Heavy Snow Hitting the Northeast

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https://www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf

Key Messages
➔ Heavy lake effect snow develops tonight through Wednesday morning. Snowfall rates of 0.5-1” per hour are possible with a 50-80% chance of 3-6” of snow over the N and NW wind snow belts
➔ Highest chances of 6+ inches of snowfall (40-60%) exist over the higher terrain of Marquette and Baraga Counties
➔ Northerly winds upwards of 40-50 mph along the lakeshores will create blowing snow and areas of low visibility for the Wednesday morning commute.

https://forecast.weather.gov/wwamap/wwatxtget.php?cwa=MQT&wwa=winter weather advisory

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 1 PM
EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between
1 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph, especially near
the Lake Superior shores.

* WHERE...Luce and Northern Schoolcraft Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to sharply fall
below freezing tonight. Wet roads that are untreated will freeze,
creating slick conditions.

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