Storm Gradually Winds-Down This Evening

Gusty northwest winds will continue to produce blowing and drifting snow, particularly in open areas, causing hazardous and difficult driving conditions. As the wind gradually settles down tonight the blowing snow will also diminish.   There will be scattered snow showers and flurries this evening but no additional accumulation.

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Graph of winds forecast for tonight (values in knots, times in UTC).

speed conversion          time conversion

 

   17 knots = 20 mph                       00 UTC  =  6 pm CST

 

   22 knots = 25 mph                       03 UTC  =  9 pm CST

 

   26 knots = 30 mph                       06 UTC = 12 am CST

 

   30 knots = 35 mph                       12 UTC  =  6 am CST

 

 



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