Powerful East Coast Storm Will Bring Additional Snow to Stark
By: John Trendlkamp
for the Stark County Weather Center, Canton, OH.
February 24, 2010
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| Persistant snow will continue over much of the region through Friday adding up to an additional 5 to 6 inches on some communities around Stark County. The heaviest snow accumulations should remain north of us concentrated in the snow belt counties. |
Heaviest snow ill be Thursday evening into Friday. Gusty winds will cause blowing and drifting snow.
A powerful east coast storm will bring additional snow accumulations to the greater Stark County area over the next few days. By Friday night, Stark County communities could have 5 to 6 inches of new snow on the ground.
Winter weather advisories have been issued for counties north of us including Portage and Summit counties. Currently, Stark County is NOT included in any weather advisories.
The heaviest snowfall from the storm is expected to remain north of us. But, snowfall is expected to be persistent through the period adding up over the period.
Snow is expected to continue through tonight with a total of 1 to 3 inches possible by Thursday morning.
Thursday will bring us periods of the heaviest snowfall with a total of 1 to 3 additional inches possible in some areas. Northwest winds will also increase through the day causing blowing and drifting snow across the area. Wind gusts could reach the 30 to 35 MPH range during the day Thursday.
Gusty 30 to 35 MPH winds continue Thursday night along with additional snowfall with an additional 2 to 4 inches possible.
More snow is expected Friday along with continued blowing and drifting snow.
A short break in the snowfall is expected late Friday, after which wrap-around snow will begin Saturday. Snowfall during this period could be heavy at times which may prompt winter weather advisories.
Snow continues to remain in the forecast through the weekend.
