Nor'easter Snow Update - Wednesday, November 7th
Alright. So, it looks like snow now. Flurries in the morning, then starting in earnest by noon. Total accumulation 2-4 inches, mainly on grassy areas. This storm has a lot of moisture available to it, and evaporational cooling will produce a column of cold air, giving us more frozen precipitation than we anticipated.
It's wet snow, mixed at times with rain. Temperatures holding steady in the mid 30s; becoming windier throughout the day. Precipitation tapers by Thursday morning's commute.
Impacts: roads will just be wet, but we could see some slick spots overnight into Thursday morning. In heavier squalls, visibility will be reduced (mainly during the afternoon/evening commute tonight).
Accumulations could be higher in some areas where "banding" (a concentration of heavy precipitation) sets up.
Some widely scattered power outages due to fallen trees (already weakened by Sandy, then finished off with heavy, wet snow) and wind. Winds will increase to 25mph (sustained) with 35-40mph gusts later today.
I'm placing a 60% chance on early dismissal today, and a 30% chance of delayed start tomorrow.
Stay tuned for updates as necessary...