Full Notification

Event:
Type(s) – Rain, freezing rain, snow, and/or sleet, along with a prolonged period of frigid temperatures/wind chills
Timing –Tuesday Night through Wednesday Morning
Frigid air will be moving into the region Tuesday & Wednesday on brisk northerly winds. Light rain Tuesday afternoon will gradually change to freezing rain Tuesday Night, possibly mixing with snow and/or sleet later in the night and Wednesday Morning. This is more likely where we have issued a “Winter Storm Watch” (upper right image). However, a wintry mix is still possible in places like Tallahassee, Panama City, and Valdosta, especially Wednesday Morning. The precipitation will gradually end from northwest to southeast during the day on Wednesday- followed by a very cold night.
 Freezing rain – up to a quarter of an inch, with isolated higher amounts possible in the watch area
 Snow/sleet - accumulations of a quarter to half an inch, with isolated higher amounts in the watch area
 Travel problems – icy roads Tuesday night through Wednesday, especially in the watch area
 Power outages – heavier icing could cause significant power outages
 Elevated surfaces and bridges are more prone to freezing
 Even small accumulations of ice/snow (outside the watch area) can create significant travel impacts