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 Snow accumulations expected today, more possible for Monday web posted February 12 2010 COUNTY – It is official. It is not a question not a question of if it will snow today, but rather one of how much. The National Weather Service issued winter weather watch for the CSRA Thursday afternoon. According to Edgefield County EMA Director Mike Casey, accumulations could vary greatly depending on the track of the two air masses. “If it (the low pressure area) jogs a little bit to the north we could see significant accumulations.” Casey said his office is already preparing for any problems encountered due to the winter weather. After an overnight expected low of 28, surface temperatures will rise to a high of 39 to 41 degrees as the first precipitation begins falling as a cold rain. Temperatures will begin to fall around noon and between 1 and 3 pm the precipitation will begin to change to a frozen variety. “That’s probably the most dangerous time,” Mr. Casey said. Due to the time periods of the weather changes, it is not expected to interfere with local schools or create early releases or closings. Conditions will be monitored and that could change. A mix of rain and sleet prior to the change to snow would create insulation barrier between the ground and the snow, Casey said. That would allow for higher accumulations once the snow event takes place and could cause more traffic hazards. However, a rain to snow transition doesn’t come without its drawbacks either. Mr. Casey said a “wet snow” falling would stick to trees and power lines and then freeze adding to the weight of snow accumulations that could lead to downed trees, limbs, and even power lines. Depending on the computer models, Edgefield County could see anywhere from 1 to 3 inches to as much as 3 to 6 inches of snow. The weather pattern is eerily similar to some of Edgefield County’s most notable snow events and, according to Mr. Casey, “one of the weirdest I’ve seen in a long time.” That uncertainty is why the Edgefield County EMA, local Fire Departments, law enforcement agencies, and the SC Department of Transportation (SCDOT) are getting prepared. Though he had not been in direct contact with SCDOT on their preparations Thursday night, Mr. Casey said they do an excellent job of applying preventative measures to bridges and overpasses to protect motorists. The heaviest snowfall will not take place until later in the day, probably around 6 pm. “That’s ‘when it’s expected to really pick up,” Mr. Casey said. How long the low pressure cell hovers over the area will dictate the amount of the snow accumulations. Forecasts on Thursday morning expected the snowfall to move out of the area by midnight. The most recent forecasts have extended that to 3 am Saturday. The current predictions show the low moving out into the Atlantic and then turning north. If the cell stalls, or turns north earlier, snow conditions could continue well into Saturday morning. Mr. Casey said from a traffic standpoint as the snow accumulates, “the best thing people can do is stay off the roads.” Below freezing temperatures Friday night will almost certainly produce patches of “black ice” and snow making conditions hazardous for motorists. Forecasts for Saturday and Sunday are for clearing and sunny skies with temperatures in the low to mid 40’s. Mr. Casey said there is also a 30 to 40% chance of another snow event on Monday. © Copyright 2010
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