Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Heat Building in the West

Storm surge flooding and tropical storm conditions are expected in the Outer Banks beginning late Wednesday. Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings are in effect. Tropical storm conditions are possible along the eastern shore of Virginia Thursday. Hurricane Erin will continue to produce life-threatening surf and rip currents along much of the east coast of the U.S. this week. Read More >

Overview

Slow moving but intensifying storm. Storm track slightly too far south but trended north to bring heavy snow to the Front Range & Northeast Plains. Tracked from 4 Corners to near PUB and then ENE into Kansas. No cold front, just persistent and deepening upslope. Heavy snow fell the evening of the 1st into early morning hours of the 2nd. Accumulations:

Snowfall Summary (See map to the right)

8-15 inches I-25 Corridor.
8-13 inches Northeast Plains with significant blowing and drifting with 3-4 foot drifts.
8-36 inches Foothills (mostly 12-22 inches).
3-12 inches over the mountains

Impacts Summary:

Widespread school closures.
Near blizzard conditions on eastern plains with widespread road closures, including I-70 and I-76 E & NE of Denver to the state borders.
Over 500 flight cancellations at DIA.

Total Snowfall Amounts

Snow/Ice

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Tropical Storm and Storm Surge Warnings for the North Carolina Outer Banks; Heat Building in the West

NECO Winter Storm Summary - Feb 1 2016