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The National Weather Service has issued Winter Storm Warnings which are in effect beginning Tuesday night, February 3, 2022, until Thursday night, February 3, 2022.
Text of the Winter Storm Warnings from the National Weather Service:
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1114 AM EST Mon Jan 31 2022INZ017-018-020-022>025-OHZ004-005-015-010015-/O.CON.KIWX.WS.A.0002.220202T0900Z-220204T0600Z/
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Including the cities of Columbia City, Tri-Lakes, South Whitley, Fort Wayne, New Haven, Monticello, Monon, Brookston, Logansport, Royal Center, Peru, Grissom AFB, Mexico, Wabash, North Manchester, Huntington, Roanoke, Defiance, Sherwood, Hicksville, Napoleon, Deshler, Liberty Center, Paulding, Antwerp, and Payne
1114 AM EST Mon Jan 31 2022…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM LATE TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT…
- WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Initial snow accumulations of 6 to 10 inches with locally higher amounts through Wednesday night with additional heavy snow accumulations possible Thursday. Widespread blowing and drifting snow Thursday with winds gusting to 30 mph.
- WHERE…Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.
- WHEN…From late Tuesday night through late Thursday night.
- IMPACTS…Travel will likely become very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow will likely significantly reduce visibility with large snow drifts over open areas Thursday. The hazardous conditions will effect midweek commutes.
- ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A major winter storm is anticipated. Widespread disruptions of travel and commerce are expected starting Tuesday night and persisting through at least Thursday. Wind chill temperatures will be in the single digits Thursday and below zero Thursday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
This storm will bring potentially dangerous winter weather early Wednesday through Thursday. Unplowed roads are likely to become impassable over most areas. Plummeting wind chills accompanied by blowing and drifting snow could bring a potentially lethal travel situation if you become stuck in your vehicle Thursday through Thursday night. Plan now to make any needed travel changes to avoid travel during this time. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this developing major winter storm.
Winter Storm Warning in effect Wednesday morning through late Thursday night:
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Northern Indiana
1114 AM EST Mon Jan 31 2022INZ026-027-032>034-OHZ016-024-025-010015-/O.CON.KIWX.WS.A.0002.220202T1200Z-220204T0600Z/
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Including the cities of Bluffton, Ossian, Decatur, Berne, Marion, Gas City, Upland, Hartford City, Montpelier, Portland, Dunkirk, Ottawa, Leipsic, Columbus Grove, Continental, Pandora, Van Wert, Ohio City, Lima, and Spencerville
1114 AM EST Mon Jan 31 2022…WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT…
- WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation and heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch possible. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
- WHERE…Portions of northern Indiana and northwest Ohio.
- WHEN…From Wednesday morning through late Thursday night.
- IMPACTS…Travel will likely become very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow will likely significantly reduce visibility with large snow drifts over open areas Thursday. The hazardous conditions will effect midweek commutes.
- ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A major winter storm is anticipated. Widespread disruptions of travel and commerce are expected starting Tuesday night and persisting through at least Thursday. Wind chill temperatures will be in the single digits Thursday and below zero Thursday night.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
This storm will bring potentially dangerous winter weather early Wednesday through Thursday. Unplowed roads are likely to become impassable over most areas. Plummeting wind chills accompanied by blowing and drifting snow could bring a potentially lethal travel situation if you become stuck in your vehicle Thursday through Thursday night. Plan now to make any needed travel changes to avoid travel during this time. Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this developing major winter storm.
View the snowfall totals for round 1 | and round 2
Download the National Weather Service Situation Report as of January 31, 2022, at 2:53 pm.
View the Winter Storm Warning and Watch from the National Weather Service.
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