HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-01-22 Weather BriefNOAA/NWS Binghamton, NY
Winter Storm Potential
Prepared: 3:30 PM Sunday January 22nd 2017
Warning Coordination Meteorologist: David Nicosia
Briefing applies to
the
NWS Binghamton
service area only!
NWS Binghamton
•First briefing on this storm.
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http://www.weather.gov/bgm
Changes Since Last Briefing
Latest Winter Storm Watches
Impacts
Dangerous Travel,
especially through the
higher terrain.
Power Outages possible
from heavy wet snow and
winds.
Summary/Timing
•Heavy, wet snow possible.
•Potential for 6-12” of snow or more.
•Elevation dependent snowfall expected.
•Higher terrain areas could see more than 12 inches.
•Valleys could see significantly less snowfall.
•Timing: Monday late afternoon through Monday
night/early Tuesday.
•Strong east winds Monday afternoon and
Monday night.
Uncertainties
•Placement of heavy wet snow and how
much.
•How much sleet mixes in which would cut
down snow amounts a lot.
•Best chance for sleet will be in much of
Northeast PA , the Catskills and even as far
as Binghamton to Oneonta and
Cooperstown.
Most Likely Snowfall
Worst Case Scenario
Snowfall
•Go to http://weather.gov/bgm/winter for more information on snowfall chances.
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