Category: winter storm

Winter Storm Watch for northeast AR, MO Bootheel

December 23, 2012

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Erik Proseus

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snow, winter storm

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN 340 PM CST SUN DEC 23 2012 …SIGNIFICANT WINTER STORM POSSIBLE ACROSS PARTS OF THE MIDSOUTH… .LOW PRESSURE WILL DEVELOP OVER THE LOWER MISSISSIPPI VALLEY CHRISTMAS MORNING AND TRACK ACROSS THE MIDSOUTH CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. RAIN WILL SPREAD NORTH ACROSS THE REGION CHRISTMAS MORNING…
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Mid-day Saturday look at Monday’s winter weather scenario

February 11, 2012

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, winter storm, winter weather

As advertised, an Arctic blast arrived overnight, bringing us what will likely be the coldest day of the winter so far with temperatures topping out in the mid 30s. Combining a north wind gusting up to 25+ mph with those temperatures and wind chills are staying in the teens to lower 20s all day! Many…
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First look at potential winter storm on Monday

February 10, 2012

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, snow, winter storm

In Memphis, as in many other “southern” cities, the word snow can cause all sort of reactions – from jubilation to trepidation. I believe we’ll hear them all this weekend as the word is spreading that we could finally see some winter in the Mid-South (well, at least the first “winter” since early December when…
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The Top 11 of ’11: Mid-South weather stories from MWN (part 4)

December 30, 2011

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Erik Proseus

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excessive heat, snow, top 11, winter storm

For the past 3 days, we’ve been counting down the Top 11 Mid-South weather stories of 2011. Today continues the countdown as we approach the top two events on Saturday. First, we unveil numbers 3-4. To catch you up, if you missed the first 7, here are the links: Part 1 (#11 Aurora Borealis appears…
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Snow again! Recap of the 2nd Mid-South snow event of winter ’11-’12

December 7, 2011

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Erik Proseus

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snow, winter storm, winter weather

It may seem like déjà vu, and it’s still not even officially winter yet, but for the second time in just nine days, accumulating snow has made a visit to the Mid-South! With another upper level disturbance moving across the region overnight through Wednesday morning, precipitation which broke out Tuesday evening across central Arkansas began…
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Recap of a rare late-November Mid-South snow storm

November 30, 2011

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Erik Proseus

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snow, winter storm, winter weather

It’s still November, but Mid-Southerners have already experienced the first snow event of the winter season! Thanks to a strong upper-level low pressure center which developed and moved through the region Monday night, the right combination of significant moisture and cold temperatures were able to make a rare early appearance. As a result, rain in…
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Winter Storm Warnings and Advisories posted for Wednesday

February 8, 2011

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Erik Proseus

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snow, winter storm

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN 409 PM CST TUE FEB 8 2011 …ANOTHER WINTER STORM TO BRING ACCUMULATING SNOW TO THE MID-SOUTH WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY EVENING… .LOW PRESSURE WILL DEVELOP ALONG THE TEXAS GULF COAST ON WEDNESDAY AND MOVE EASTWARD INTO CENTRAL FLORIDA BY THURSDAY MORNING. DEEP GULF MOISTURE WILL…
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Much anticipated first call for Wednesday’s snow from MWN

February 7, 2011

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Erik Proseus

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snow, winter storm

Somehow today’s snowfall caught many folks seemingly by surprise, despite the good coverage and forecasting of it by weather folks across the area. While totals north of the metro were likely higher than most of us anticipated (northwest TN received anywhere from 3-6″+), widespread 1-2″ amounts within the Memphis area were pretty much dead on…
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NWS: Winter Storm Watch issued for Wednesday

February 7, 2011

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Erik Proseus

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snow, winter storm

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN 329 PM CST MON FEB 7 2011 …ANOTHER WINTER STORM TO BRING ACCUMULATING SNOW TO THE MID-SOUTH WEDNESDAY AND WEDNESDAY NIGHT… .A STRONG MID LEVEL SHORTWAVE OVER THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST THIS AFTERNOON WILL DIVE SOUTHEAST ACROSS THE CENTRAL PLAINS AND INTO THE MID SOUTH BY…
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Huge winter storm this week – what are the impacts on the Mid-South?

January 30, 2011

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, winter storm

The 24-hour news and weather channels are all abuzz about the “Groundhog’s Day Storm” of 2011, which could adversely impact up to 100 million people, according to Accuweather. Truth be told, it’s more than just a Groundhog’s Day storm. This monster system will impact locations across the Plains tomorrow with snow, while ice accumulation will…
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Winter Weather Advisories and Warnings posted

January 25, 2011

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Erik Proseus

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winter storm

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN 346 AM CST TUE JAN 25 2011 …ANOTHER WINTER STORM TO IMPACT THE MIDSOUTH TONIGHT… .A VERY DYNAMIC AND MOIST SYSTEM DEVELOPING ALONG THE LOUISIANA COAST THIS MORNING WILL TRACK EAST NORTHEAST INTO SOUTHERN GEORGIA TONIGHT. PRECIPITATION WILL SPREAD NORTH ACROSS THE MIDSOUTH THROUGH EARLY…
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Mid-South snowfall accumulations for Jan 9-10 and a word on MWN’s forecast accuracy

January 10, 2011

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Erik Proseus

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accuracy, snow, winter storm

The Mid-South was blanketed by an early January snow storm during the evening hours on January 9th into the early morning of the 10th. Low pressure along the Gulf Coast provided the moisture while an upper-level low transiting north Mississippi brought the necessary lift that resulted in heavy snow and significant accumulations, especially near the…
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Threat switches from snow to freezing drizzle – Winter Weather Advisory in effect

January 10, 2011

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Erik Proseus

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freezing rain, snow, winter storm

Snow has moved out of the region this morning except for some flurries in some parts of the Mid-South. As the main weather system departs, another less potent one will swing by to our north over the next 24-30 hours. Much of the mid and upper-level moisture is departing with the overnight weather system, leaving…
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Updated Winter Storm Warning for the Mid-South

January 9, 2011

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Erik Proseus

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snow, winter storm

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN206 PM CST SUN JAN 9 2011 …MAJOR WINTER STORM TO LAST THROUGH TONIGHT… .A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL TRACK ALONG THE GULF COAST TONIGHT. SNOW WILL CONTINUE TO SPREAD NORTHEAST THROUGH THE EVENING. SNOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT AND WILL BECOME HEAVY AT TIMES… BEFORE TAPERING…
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Winter Storm Warning issued for the Memphis area

January 8, 2011

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Erik Proseus

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snow, winter storm

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN224 PM CST SAT JAN 8 2011 …MAJOR WINTER STORM TO IMPACT THE MID-SOUTH LATE SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND SUNDAY NIGHT… .A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL TRACK FROM THE TEXAS GULF COAST SUNDAY MORNING TO THE SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA COAST SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND THE WESTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE BY…
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Saturday morning update on our impending winter storm

January 8, 2011

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Erik Proseus

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forecast discussion, snow, winter storm

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this may end up being a novel, but I think it’s better to snow than to tell. Plus, the graphics get more interesting as we draw closer to the winter weather event that will move into the region Sunday. First, not a lot has changed since…
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Winter Storm Watch issued for Sunday night

January 7, 2011

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Erik Proseus

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winter storm

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN150 PM CST FRI JAN 7 2011 …MAJOR WINTER STORM LIKELY TO IMPACT THE MID-SOUTH LATE SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND SUNDAY NIGHT… .A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL TRACK FROM THE TEXAS GULF COAST SUNDAY MORNING TO THE SOUTH CENTRAL LOUISIANA COAST SUNDAY AFTERNOON AND THE WESTERN FLORIDA PANHANDLE…
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Winter Storm Watch Sunday night for west TN and north MS

February 13, 2010

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Erik Proseus

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snow, winter storm

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN330 PM CST SAT FEB 13 2010 …WINTER WEATHER EXPECTED TONIGHT AND AGAIN SUNDAY NIGHT INTOMONDAY… .A FAST MOVING LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL APPROACH THE MID SOUTHTONIGHT. TEMPERATURES OVER NORTHWEST TENNESSEE SHOULD REMAINSTEADY OR SLOWLY RISE LATE TONIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING OVER THESEAREAS…BUT STILL SHOULD HOVER NEAR…
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Winter Storm Warning updated again, mixed precip likely

February 8, 2010

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Erik Proseus

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sleet, snow, winter storm

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN1211 PM CST MON FEB 8 2010 …WINTER STORM WILL CONTINUE TO IMPACT MUCH OF THE MID SOUTH THISAFTERNOON AND TONIGHT.. .HEAVY PRECIPITATION WILL MOVE BACK INTO THE MID SOUTH THISAFTERNOON. HEAVY SNOW WILL REDEVELOP NORTH OF A WYNNE ARKANSAS TOJACKSON TENNESSEE LINE. A MIXTURE OF SNOW…
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Updated Winter Storm Warning

February 8, 2010

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Erik Proseus

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snow, winter storm

WWUS44 KMEG 081325WSWMEG URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGENATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE MEMPHIS TN725 AM CST MON FEB 8 2010 …WINTER STORM WITH HEAVY SNOW IN PROGRESS ACROSS THE MIDSOUTH… .HEAVY SNOW ACCUMULATIONS WILL OCCUR TODAY INTO TONIGHT ACROSSNORTHEAST ARKANSAS…THE MISSOURI BOOTHEEL… MUCH OF WESTTENNESSEE…AND PARTS OF NORTH MISSISSIPPI. THE AFFECTED AREA ISGENERALLY ALONG AND NORTH OF…
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