quick update as I'm on the road. ACA under a Winter Storm Warning...looking at data, up the amounts posted by another 1-1.5"
This wintry hit is like a round-house punch in boxing....it's going to hit fast and hard then leaves just as quickly, all things considered. That said, new Sunday morning lows are now forecasted into the single digits. Drip your water, cover any early bloomers outside, whatever you need to do.
Timing: Rain rolls in late tonight ahead of the cold front. In the pre-dawn hours we will probably see a transition to sleet, and then to snow by daybreak or shortly thereafter. Snow tapers off in the afternoon as clear skies return late and certainly by nighttime.
Amounts: I'll go 0.5 to 1.5" in lower Apple Creek, with 2-3" in upper Apple Creek. All that has one big caveat: WIND...with whipping winds you will see snow accumulations get blown around, but definitely watch for icy conditions on the roads. I won't be on the mountain for this one, but I'll keep tabs as best I can and do quick updates from my phone.
Wind and Cold: Winds will be whipping, and that always brings on the possibility of trees falling and power outages, not to mention dangerous wind chills. Be prepared for that distinct possibility. Saturday is just a downright bitter, cold, snowy day, where many in Apple Creek won't see the 30s Saturday afternoon. Lows Sunday morning are trending colder and colder, down to single digits now...but the saving grace is Sunday afternoon the temps warm up significantly. Monday morning lows will be in the mid and upper 20s, so if there is good news it's in the quickness of the arctic blast getting out of here. As I say, March Madness isn't just about basketball: this is also a wacky weather time, every year.
VOLUNTEERS: The board has asked me to seek volunteers that can help clear out the roadside ditches so that water flows where it should and not out over the road. Paving costs will soar with the higher petroleum prices, and as an HOA we're looking for every possible volunteer action that can save us $$$. If you are interested and able, contact a board member.
I would suggest Saturday is NOT the day to start digging, though....
Bob
