MD 2057 CONCERNING BLIZZARD FOR SOUTHERN SD…PARTS OF NE…FAR SOUTHEAST WY…AND NORTHEAST CO
Mesoscale Discussion 2057
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
0701 PM CST Wed Dec 21 2022
Areas affected...Southern SD...parts of NE... far southeast WY...and
northeast CO
Concerning...Blizzard
Valid 220101Z - 220500Z
SUMMARY...Reduced visibilities in blowing snow and localized
ground-blizzard conditions are possible across parts of the northern
and central Plains into the overnight hours.
DISCUSSION...Latest surface observations show 25-35 mph sustained
northerly surface winds (with gusts upwards of 45 mph) across parts
of the northern and central Plains -- behind a strong
southward-advancing cold front. These strong/gusty surface winds,
coupled with very cold surface temperatures (-05 to -15 F), are
yielding locally favorable conditions for reduced visibilities in
blowing snow -- despite only light to moderate ongoing snow over the
area. Visibilities of 1/2 to 1/4 mile are possible into the
overnight hours -- especially over areas that continue to experience
at least light to moderate snow showers amid the strong/gusty winds.
..Weinman.. 12/22/2022
...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product...
ATTN...WFO...FSD...OAX...ABR...GID...LBF...UNR...GLD...BOU...
CYS...
LAT...LON 42669734 42139729 41779768 41349843 40849956 40460103
40160196 40140323 40270383 40650449 41080493 41530487
42170451 42750357 43170228 43470048 43519860 43259770
42669734
