Feb 25 Toledo Blade story
The Ohio Emergency Management Agency reports that there are Level 2 snow emergency warnings issued by sheriffs for Sandusky and Seneca counties. Level 1 warnings are in effect for Lucas, Henry, Wood, and Hancock counties, a state EMA spokesman told The Blade.
While the afternoon forecast for the Toledo area calls for temperatures to warm up in the mid-30s, some rain is expected to continue. No immediate flooding issues are expected, though heavier rains could hasten melting of recent heavy snow. Rain is expected to change to snow after 9 p.m. tonight, forecasters said, with a possibility of about one to two inches of snow accumulation.
Both Toledo Express Airport and Detroit-Wayne County Metropolitan Airport reported some flight delays and cancellations this morning.The result in the Toledo area was not as apocalyptic as yesterday's (Sat, Feb 24, 2007) forecast had warned. It started snowing, hard at times, after Midnight, accumulating less than an inch. Then it changed to freezing rain. But at daybreak Sunday, only a thin glaze of ice covers the branches. The snow is crunchy. It's breezy, but thus far, no falling limbs.
Road conditions at 8:57 a.m. Feb 25, 2007
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Toledo Metcalf conditions at 7:53 a.m. Feb 25, 2007: overcast, 33 F, ENE 13 mph
Forecast for Lucas Updated: 7:15 am EST on February 25, 2007: Ice Storm Warning in effect until noon EST today.
Today
Freezing rain...mixed with snow and sleet at times early this morning...changing to occasional rain this afternoon. A significant glaze of ice expected this morning. Snow and sleet accumulation less than an in inch. Highs in the mid 30s. Southeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Tonight
Occasional rain and snow showers in the evening...then snow showers likely after midnight. Snow accumulation around an inch. Lows around 30. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Statement as of 7:15 AM EST on February 25, 2007
An Ice Storm Warning remains in effect until noon EST today.
Periods of freezing rain or drizzle will continue through late
morning before eventually transitioning to all rain by noon.
Before changing to rain... total ice accumulations around a
quarter inch are likely. Untreated roads and sidewalks will be
icy.
Radar at 8:15 a.m. Feb 25, 2007
Radar at 12:00 a.m. Feb 25, 2007
Toledo Metcalf conditions at 11:53 p.m. Feb 24, 2007: overcast, 25 F, ENE 13mph.
I'd rather have the 9 inches of snow, than an ice storm.
Nowcast as of 9:58 PM EST on February 24, 2007
Now an Ice Storm Warning is in effect through 12pm Sunday... Freezing rain will spread over northwest and north-central Ohio through the early morning hours. The freezing rain should reach the Marion and Findlay areas by midnight or shortly afterwards...and into the Mansfield and Toledo areas by about 2am. A quick glazing of ice will likely occur. If traveling overnight be extremely cautious as Highways will become extremely icy where they are not treated.
Forecast for Lucas - Updated: 8:23 PM EST on February 24, 2007
Ice Storm Warning in effect until 12 PM EST Sunday
Overnight
Freezing rain developing...possibly mixed with sleet and snow. Significant ice accumulation expected. Lows in the mid 20s. Temperatures rising into the lower 30s after midnight. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Sunday
Freezing rain and sleet...changing to rain by afternoon. Significant ice accumulation expected in the morning. Breezy with highs in the upper 30s. East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
For Lucas - Updated: 4:11 PM EST on February 24, 2007
Ice Storm Warning in effect from 10 PM this evening to 12 PM EST Sunday
Tonight
Freezing rain developing after midnight...possibly mixed with sleet and snow. Significant ice accumulation expected. Lows in the mid 20s. Temperatures rising into the upper 20s after midnight. East winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Sunday
Freezing rain and sleet in the morning...changing to mainly rain. Significant ice accumulation expected in the morning. Breezy with highs in the upper 30s. East winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Sunday Night
A rain and snow shower mix in the evening. Snow showers likely Ater midnight. Snow accumulation around an inch. Lows around 30. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph...becoming southwest 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Monday
Snow showers likely. Additional light snow accumulation possible. Highs in the mid 30s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of snow 70 percent.
Statement as of 3:27 PM EST on February 24, 2007
... Ice Storm Warning in effect from 10 PM this evening to 12 PM
EST Sunday...
... Winter Storm Warning is cancelled...
The National Weather Service in Cleveland has issued an Ice Storm
Warning... which is in effect from 10 PM this evening to 12 PM EST
Sunday.
A winter storm moving through the Central Plains will spread
precipitation into Northwest Ohio after midnight tonight. The
precipitation could start as a short period of snow or sleet but
is expected to change to freezing rain for much of the overnight
hours. The freezing rain will continue into Sunday morning before
temperatures warm past the freezing mark changing the freezing
rain to just rain.
Ice accumulations of around a quarter inch are likely across the
area with this storm.
Also easterly winds are expected to increase to between 15 and 25
mph with gusts over 30 mph... late tonight into Sunday. This could
take down tree branches and power lines... strained by ice
accumulation.
An Ice Storm Warning is issued when a heavy accumulation of ice
will cause hazardous if not impossible driving conditions. You
should consider postponing any travel. If driving is unavoidable,
use extreme caution, and carry a winter emergency kit in case you
are stranded. Roads may become blocked by downed trees and power
lines. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio and other radio and TV
stations for further details or updates.
Radar 7:15 p.m. 24-Feb-2007
Map 4:00 p.m. 24-Feb-2007
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