Winter Weather Forecast

Probabilistic Snowfall Forecasts
Long-Range Forecast
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Expected Snowfall - Official NWS Forecast Point Range What's this?	High End Amount 1 in 10 Chance (10%) of Higher Snowfall What's this?
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Low End Amount - 9 in 10 Chance (90%) of Higher Snowfall This map depicts a reasonable lower-end snowfall amount for the time period shown on the graphic, based on many computer model simulations of possible snowfall totals. This lower amount is an unlikely scenario with a 9 in 10, or 90% chance that more snow will fall, and only a 1 in 10, or 10% chance that less snow will fall. This number can help serve as a lower-end scenario for planning purposes. Expected Snowfall - Official NWS Forecast This map is the official NWS snowfall forecast in inches during the time period shown on the graphic. This snowfall amount is determined by NWS forecasters to be the most likely outcome based on evaluation of data from computer models, satellite, radar, and other observations. High End Amount - Only a 1 in 10 Chance (10%) of Higher Snowfall This map depicts a reasonable upper-end snowfall amount for the time period shown on the graphic, based on many computer model simulations of possible snowfall totals. This higher amount is an unlikely scenario, with only a 1 in 10, or 10% chance that more snow will fall, and a 9 in 10, or 90% chance that less snow will fall. This number can help serve as an upper-end scenario for planning purposes.

The purpose of these experimental probabilistic snowfall products is to provide customers and partners a range of snowfall possibilities, in complement to existing NWS deterministic snowfall graphics, to better communicate forecast uncertainties during winter weather events. For more information visit this project's Product/Service Description Document, and please provide us your feedback here.

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Percent Chance That Snow Amounts Will Be Greater Than...

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Percent Chance That Snow Amounts Will Be Greater Than

This series of maps shows the probability (that is, the likelihood) that snowfall will equal or exceed specific amounts during the time period shown on the graphic. These forecasts are based on many computer model simulations of possible snowfall totals.

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Snowfall Totals by Location

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Snowfall Totals by Location

These tables show the snowfall forecast for individual locations, and provide the same information as the maps on this web page, just shown in a different way. All of these values are valid for the same time period as depicted on the graphics.

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Long-Range Forecast

Days 4-5 Forecast Precipitation	Days 6-7 Forecast Precipitation


Days 6-10
Temperature	Precipitation


Days 8-14
TEMPERATURE	PRECIPITATION


Week 3-4
TEMPERATURE	PRECIPITATION

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Storm Track	Reported Snow/Ice Totals
Other Snow/Ice Information
Experimental Winter Storm Severity Index (WSSI)	NDFD Graphic Forecast Displays

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Precipitation Onset Most likely time of winter precipitation onset (snow, sleet, freezing rain). Rain is not included here. This information is provided when we issue a Warning or Advisory for expected snow or ice accumulation; typically six to 24 hours in advance. Times are only given for places that are under a Warning or Advisory. They will be blank in areas outside Warnings or Advisories. Precipitation End Time Most likely time of winter precipitation ending (snow, sleet, freezing rain). Rain is not included here. This information is provided when we issue a Warning or Advisory for expected snow or ice accumulation; typically six to 24 hours in advance. Times are only given for places that are under a Warning or Advisory. They will be blank in areas outside Warnings or Advisories. Experimental Winter Storm Severity Index (WSSI) The experimental WSSI is created through the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) by screening the official National Weather Service (NWS) gridded forecasts from the National Digital Forecast Database (NDFD) for winter weather elements and combining those data with non-meteorological or static information datasets (e.g., climatology, land-use, urban areas). This creates a graphical depiction of anticipated overall impacts to society due to winter weather. The underlying structure of the experimental WSSI allows it to potentially use other meteorological datasets as inputs (e.g., deterministic or ensemble model output) to create additional guidance products that cover periods beyond those covered by the NDFD. The experimental WSSI provides a classification of the overall expected severity of winter weather using the following terminology: "none," "limited," "minor," "moderate," "major," and "extreme." NDFD Graphic Forecast Displays The NWS’s NDFD graphic products are derived from a prescribed set of data contained within the NDFD. These graphics are representations of the official NWS digital forecast. The graphics are created on national and regional scales and will follow a standardized format prescribed by the NWS to best meet the needs of its users Low Tracks Graphic The graphic 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. The low position and track forecast by NCEP WPC meteorologist is in white. Each low position is accompanied by a lead time (Eastern Time). The circles around each low represents a 75% probability the observed low will be located with the circle. Note: The probability is derived using previous season's verification data. For reference, existing surface lows are depicted with a red marker without yellow circles. Reported As snow and/or ice reports come into the NWS (you can email reports to %webmaster% or Tweet to %twitterHandle%), we will pass them on here. With the map linked here, and the supporting reports below it, you can keep tabs on how much has fallen.