The WPC Winter Weather Desk (WWD)
is staffed two shifts a day The WWD forecaster routinely
releases updated forecasts twice daily Forecasts may be updated if
warranted by rapidly changing situations. |
These graphics indicate the probability (potential) for a location to receive specific thresholds of accumulated snow or ice.
Note the 4" threshold on the
Snowfall Probability
Graphic is drawn only for elevations less than 7,500 feet.
Elevation
criteria is not imparted for the 8" and 12" thresholds. CAUTION ! The probability contours may appear to inordinately expand, contract or "jump" geographically after a scheduled update. This is partially due to the frequency which the products are updated. The "new" 24 hour period covers the last 12 hours of the previous issuance AND the next 12 hours. Additionally two model cycles have passed since the last scheduled issuance. Specific (deterministic) accumulations for a particular location in the United States can be obtained via the National Weather Service home page. Note, at this site you will have to click the GRAPHICAL FORECAST tab prior to clicking a location on the map. The probabilistic graphics
combined with
the deterministic forecasts provide a user both the most likely amount
expected from an event and the potential the event will produce
accumulations
in excess of specific thresholds. |
PROBABILITY LEGEND The probability thresholds used are defined as follows:
To gain further insight into this forecast, please read the Heavy Snow Discussion (HSD) that accompanies these graphical products. |
LOW TRACKS GRAPHIC These graphics
depicts the forecast location of significant surface lows impacting the
48 contiguous United
States in 12 hour increments out to 72 hours into the future. It
is provided in two formats, non-technical and technical.
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