THE ARBOR DOCTOR

Expect a major winter storm over the next two days in Cincinnati.  Expect greater impacts from this storm than the last:

• It now looks like accumulations will be higher than first thought, 4 to 8 inches from southeast to northwest across the metro area. 
• If there is a changeover to rain or a mix, it will be short-lived and generally along and southeast of I-71. 
• Tuesday night into Wednesday, high winds with gusts to 40 mph will whip the snow into a frenzy, combined with rapidly falling temperatures. 
• Pavement temperatures are much colder than with the last system. 

As always, adjustments in later forecasts could change things a bit, but this one looks big. 

More details here.

A second winter storm is headed this way for Monday night into early Wednesday.  This is another complex system which is why no winter storm watch has yet been issued.  Be aware that significant winter weather, including snow and wind, are likely for at least a portion of the storm.  Some warm air will work into the storm which could limit accumulations in some areas.  More details as they develop.  Current watches and warnings here.  It is worthwhile to note that winter storm watches have been posted as far south as Louisville.

A major winter storm is underway.  A mixed bag is expected today, transitioning to snow over Cincinnati, likely before evening rush hour.  The storm has strengthened, and while longer rainfall could still hold down totals, it is now expected that 6 to 8 inches could fall in the Cincinnati metro, with 10 to 12 near Dayton and Wilmington, and less over northern Kentucky.  This will be a major winter storm.  Details here.

Confidence is increasing for more significant snow Monday afternoon into Tuesday, followed by very cold air.

A winter storm watch is in effect for the entire Cincinnati tristate area for Friday through Saturday for a complex storm which could dump snow in excess of 4 inches by Saturday midday, depending upon several factors coming together.  A mixed bag, including some rain, is expected Friday with the bulk of any accumulating snow starting Friday evening.  Details here.

A second winter storm is possible Monday afternoon into Tuesday.

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A significant winter storm could affect the Cincinnati area Friday into Saturday.  It is still early, and things could change, but the factors necessary to produce a major storm with the possibility of significant snow appear to be coming together.  From the National Weather Service forecast discussion: “STRONG AND BROAD UPWARD MOTION IN A MOIST
AIRMASS HAS THE MAKINGS OF A SNOW STORM”.

More details here,  here, and here.

On Friday, January 22, 2010, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) released a report stating that a new world record wind speed was recorded on April 10, 1996 in Barrow Island, Australia during Typhoon Olivia. According to the report, the new record stands at 253 mph, far surpassing the Mount Washington, New Hampshire, Observatory’s record of 231 mph recorded on April 12, 1934.  Read more here.

A very cold and stormy February may be on tap, according to one forecaster.  Click here.

MAYSVILLE, Ky. (AP) — The makers of Louisville Slugger baseball bats say they are seriously concerned that the spread of insects that destroy ash trees could affect production.  Read more here.