Stark County Braces for Second Winter Storm in a Week
By: Tom Wilkes
for the Stark County Weather Center, Canton, OH.
February 8, 2010
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| Second Winter Storm in less than a week will arrive Tuesday over Stark County bringing an additional 10 inches of snow to the region. |
Tuesday’s winter storm could bring an additional 10 inches of new snow to Stark County. A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for all Northeast Ohio counties.
Stark County residents are standing by with snow shovels and blowers, ready for the second winter storm to strike the region in less than a week.
According to forecasters at the National Weather Service, this one, due Tuesday, could bring an additional 10 inches of snow to our area.
The exact amount of snow falling from the storm will depend on the track the storm takes. A more northwesterly track will keep the best dynamics to the north of Stark which will mean less snow. But, if the storm takes a more southerly path, the region will get more snow. Generally, forecasters say that 6 to 10 inches seems like a reasonable estimate for Stark County.
Sunshine will be plentiful for this morning into the afternoon. Clouds will begin to thicken up over the region tonight as the low advances into the lower Ohio Valley.
The storm will travel northeast and intensify as it continues toward the lower Great Lakes Tuesday night. Unlike last week’s snow storm that had more of an impact on southern Ohio counties, this one will have more of an effect on northern sections of the state.
This storm will be a two-part storm with snow showers beginning Tuesday morning and continuing into the afternoon and evening. Toward the evening, an intrusion of dry air will lead to snow tapering off before picking up again later in the night and into Wednesday.
Winds from the low pressure system will also likely pick up Tuesday night causing blowing and drifting snow across roads and highways. Expect gusty winds around the 15 MPH range Tuesday evening picking up to the 25 MPH range on Wednesday.
Snow will continue through Wednesday afternoon before the storm finally moves away from the region Wednesday evening.
The exact track and dynamics associated with this system could change as the storm approaches the region.
