Category Archives: SKYWARN

Mesoscale Discussion: Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour

Mesoscale Discussion #66 map

The National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center has issued a Mesoscale Discussion regarding heavy snow, with rates of one to two inches per hour possible.

NWS tweet: Biggest problems overnight and Wednesday morning

Snow will affect portions of area during evening commute today but biggest impacts will be overnight into Weds AM commute.
— NWS Northern Indiana (@NWSIWX) February 4, 2014

Here are some winter wx driving tips if you must be out in the snow. If you can, stay home tonight/Weds AM! pic.twitter.com/Pdx2sIf10T
— NWS Northern Indiana (@NWSIWX) February 4, 2014

Snow reaches Muncie

Snow now being reported from Lafayette to Muncie. May take a bit for the air to saturate but once it does, snow will begin rather quickly
— NWS Northern Indiana (@NWSIWX) February 4, 2014

Fort Wayne street crews prepare for storm

#FortWayne crews are prepared for the heavy snow expected tonight/tomorrow. Our team will work around the clock. https://t.co/vS0z31pebD
— Mayor Tom Henry (@MayorTomHenry) February 4, 2014

IPFW cancels Tuesday evening classes

WEATHER UPDATE: We are canceling classes TONIGHT starting 4:30pm. For more info, see http://t.co/HHOdLPxpcJ

— IPFW (@IPFW) February 4, 2014

Governor orders INDOT to prepare for full callout

#INDOT Gov Pence has directed INDOT to ready itself for a full callout across the state as dangerous weather approaches.

— INDOT West Central (@INDOT_WCentral) February 4, 2014

NWS Tweet: Snow expected to cover roads quickly

Snow is covering the roads quickly after it starts across Southern and Central Illinois. Be prepared for the same here between 4 pm and 6 pm
— NWS Northern Indiana (@NWSIWX) February 4, 2014

NWS issues new YouTube multimedia briefing on today’s winter storm

FWCS cancels after-shool activities, to release HS and MS early

All after school activities for today, including Study Connection, are cancelled. Secondary schools (Middle and High) will dismiss 1/2 hour early. Elementary will dismiss at the regular time. http://t.co/V4CsXGAOVj
— FWCS (@FtWayneCommSkls) February 4, 2014

How to see the snowfall forecast for a specific location

NWS infographic on location-specific snow forecasts

Here’s the address of the website mentioned in the infographic above: http://www.weather.gov/iwx