Of the notable factors in our weather forecast – and there are several – the one that will probably stand out is an incessant wind that only builds until early Thursday morning. And that’s when the other notable factor, snow, may need a bit of cleanup along with any debris that blows in.
Spring arrives at 4:01 a.m. Thursday, and on this last day of winter a blustery, wet and cold day will be the rule with rain expected most hours, along with possible thunderstorms after 2 p.m. The National Weather Service is all but dismissive of any severe thunderstorm activity in our area, with that risk closer to the state line.
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Aside from thunderstorms, though, winds will become sustained mostly over 20 mph by mid afternoon with gusts to 40 by nightfall, and a Wind Advisory takes effect at 7 p.m. for the following 12 hours. By 3 a.m. Thursday gusts could exceed 50 mph, threatening tree, utility and other damage.
NWS Graphic
Those high winds bring cold air into the picture and after a brief period of mixed precipitation…likely close to 9 p.m., snow is forecast to take over. Visibility may be the worst factor, however roads will likely become slick as temperatures dip below freezing after midnight, and between 1 and 3 inches could collect by daybreak.
NWS Graphic
Sunshine, diminishing winds and temps in the 30s then set the stage for cleaning up whatever remains on Thursday – the first day of spring.
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