This weekend's wacky weather involves snow and wind

3:44 p.m. Dec 14, 2007 : Winter Storm Warning in effect from 12 PM Saturday to 4 PM EST Sunday

4:19 a.m. Dec 15, 2007 : Winter Storm Warning in effect from 7 am this morning to 7 PM EST Sunday

As of 1:45 p.m. Dec 15, no snow has fallen in West Toledo.

Short-term forecast statement at 12:31 p.m. Dec 15, 2007 :

Light to moderate snow will continue to spread across northwest and north central Ohio this afternoon. Snowfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches can be expected through 3 PM.

National Weather Statement as of 11:50 a.m. Dec 15, 2007 :

Occasional snow will fall this afternoon and could be heavy at times tonight and Sunday. Storm total snow accumulations are expected to range from 6 to 12 inches through Sunday evening. North winds will become northwest with gusts of 35 to 40 mph. Near blizzard conditions may occur at times Sunday.

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Forecast as of 10:33 a.m. Sat Dec 15, 2007 :

This Afternoon: Occasional snow. Some sleet is possible late. Snow accumulation of 2 to 3 inches. Highs in the lower 30s. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Tonight: Snow...a chance of freezing rain and sleet. Snow and sleet accumulation of 4 to 6 inches. Ice accumulation of less than one quarter of an inch. Lows in the mid 20s. East winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Sunday: Snow with blowing and drifting snow and near blizzard conditions at times. Additional snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches. Windy with highs in the upper 20s. Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph...becoming northwest 20 to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of snow near 100 percent.

Sunday Night: Areas of blowing snow in the evening. Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of snow showers. Brisk with lows around 17. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph.

Monday: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 20s. West winds 10 to 15 mph.

NWS msg 11:08am Dec 14

National Weather Service statement at 11:08 a.m. Dec 14, 2007 :

The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in [northwest] Ohio :

Portage River at Woodville
Maumee River at Waterville

The Flood Warning continues for the Maumee River at Waterville until further notice.

At 10 am Friday the stage was 10.0 feet and steady.
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
Flood stage is 9.0 feet.
The river will fluctuate around 10.0 feet through Saturday morning... then begin a slow fall.
At 9.0 feet... flooding occurs in lowland areas near the river.

NWS msg 3:44pm Dec 14

National Weather Service statement at 3:44 p.m. Dec 14, 2007 :

Winter storm to affect Ohio and Pennsylvania this weekend.

The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued a Winter Storm Warning... which is in effect from 12 PM Saturday to 4 PM EST Sunday.

Snow will develop across northwest and north central Ohio around midday Saturday. Precipitation will begin as snow but may mix with sleet and freezing rain Saturday night especially near Mansfield... Ashland... and Mount Vernon. Precipitation will change back to all snow Sunday morning before tapering off Sunday afternoon. Ice accumulations should generally be less than a quarter of an inch. Storm total snowfall accumulations are expected to range from 6 to 12 inches through midday Sunday in spots where sleet and freezing rain do not occur. Winds will increase Sunday and produce considerable blowing and drifting snow Sunday afternoon and Sunday evening.

A Winter Storm Warning is issued when severe winter weather is expected. Heavy snow and/or ice will cause hazardous driving conditions. If you will be traveling in the warning area you should choose an alternate Route if possible, or you should use extreme caution if travel is unavoidable. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and other radio and TV stations for further details or updates.

NWS msg 9:13pm Dec 14

National Weather Service statement at 9:13 p.m. Dec 14, 2007 :

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 12 PM Saturday to 4 PM EST Sunday for northwest and north central Ohio.

Snow will develop across northwest and north central Ohio around midday Saturday and become heavy by Saturday night. The snow may mix with sleet and freezing rain Saturday night especially near the Interstate 71 corridor... near Mansfield... Ashland... and Mount Vernon. Storm total snow accumulations are expected to range from 6 to 12 inches through midday Sunday with somewhat less snow where sleet and freezing rain occur. Winds will increase Sunday and produce considerable blowing and drifting snow by Sunday afternoon and Sunday evening... especially across the open Countryside. North winds will become northwest with gusts of 35 to 40 mph.

If you have to go out Saturday night into Sunday... stay up to date on the latest winter storm warnings. Be aware that dangerous winter travel conditions are likely.

NWS msg 4:30am Dec 15

National Weather Service statement at 4:30 a.m., 2007 :

The Winter Storm Warning is now in effect until 7 PM EST Sunday.

Snow will develop across northwest and north central Ohio this morning and could be heavy at times tonight and Sunday. The snow may mix with or change to sleet and freezing rain tonight. Storm total snow accumulations are expected to range from 6 to 12 inches through Sunday evening with somewhat less snow where sleet and freezing rain occur. Some locations near Toledo and Bowling Green could have over a foot of snow from this storm. Winds will increase Sunday and produce considerable blowing and drifting snow... especially across the open Countryside. North winds will become northwest with gusts of 35 to 40 mph. Near blizzard conditions may occur at times Sunday.

If you have to go out Saturday night into Sunday... stay up to date on the latest winter storm warnings. Be aware that dangerous winter travel conditions are likely.

NWS msg 11:50am Dec 15

National Weather Service statement at 11:50 a.m., 2007 :

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 7 PM EST Sunday.

Occasional snow will fall this afternoon and could be heavy at times tonight and Sunday. The snow may mix with or change to sleet and freezing rain tonight. Storm total snow accumulations are expected to range from 6 to 12 inches through Sunday evening with somewhat less snow where sleet and freezing rain occur.

Winds will increase Sunday and produce considerable blowing and drifting snow... especially across the open Countryside. North winds will become northwest with gusts of 35 to 40 mph. Near blizzard conditions may occur at times Sunday.