winter weather briefing
WINTER WEATHER BRIEFING 1 PM CST Wednesday, December 6, 2017 Prepared by: John Metz NWSCorpus
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Situation Overview Winter Weather
Corpus Christi WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE
A mix of rain and snow is possible late Thursday Night and early Friday morning across the Rio Grande Plains and Coastal Bend, primarily west of I37. Little to no impacts are expected. Given the warm soil temperatures and the fact that surface temperatures should likely remain above freezing. It is unlikely there will be any snow accumulation. However if temperatures trend colder, it is possible some light accumulations on elevated and grassy surfaces may be possible.
12/6/2017 12:50 PM
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Situation Overview Winter Weather
Corpus Christi WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE
Freezing conditions are not expected on higher elevated bridges or towers, however you should still plan for the possibility.
12/6/2017 12:50 PM
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Temperature Forecast
Corpus Christi WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE
Winter Weather Thursday Afternoon
All rain is expected Thursday Afternoon with temperatures in the 40s area wide.
Friday Morning
Temperatures falling into the 30s after midnight Thursday Night through Friday Morning.
12/6/2017 12:50 PM
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Timing
Corpus Christi WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE
Winter Weather Thursday Afternoon (Noon-6pm)
Thursday Evening (6pm-Midnight)
Thursday Night (Midnight-6am)
Friday Morning (6am-Noon)
12/6/2017 12:50 PM
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Rain/Snow Potential
Corpus Christi WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE
Winter Weather
Little to no impacts are expected
12/6/2017 12:50 PM
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Potential Impacts Winter Weather
Corpus Christi WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE
No travel impacts expected. Snow is expected to melt on contact with warm ground
If conditions trend colder… some light accumulations possible on elevated and grassy surfaces, primarily west of I-37 12/6/2017 12:50 PM
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Wind Chills Winter Weather
Corpus Christi WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE
Minimum Wind Chills 25-30 degrees through Friday Morning 12/6/2017 12:50 PM
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Summary Winter Weather
Corpus Christi WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE
A mix of rain and snow is likely late Thursday Night and early Friday morning across the Rio Grande Plains and Coastal Bend, primarily west of I-37. Little to no impacts are expected. Given the warm soil temperatures and the fact that surface temperatures should likely remain above freezing. It is unlikely there will be any snow accumulation. However if temperatures trend colder, it is possible some light accumulations on elevated and grassy surfaces may be possible, mainly west of I-37. Then a winter weather advisory would be issued.
12/6/2017 12:50 PM
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Dangerous Marine Conditions Winter Weather
WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE
Gale Conditions possible Late Tonight through Thursday for Gulf waters of Mid Texas Coast. North winds increasing
Corpus Christi
25-30 knots Gusts 35-40 knots.
Seas building
12/6/2017 12:50 PM
7 to 10 feet nearshore 10 to 14 feet offshore. Bays rough!
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WINTER WEATHER BRIEFING No Additional Briefings Scheduled Questions? [email protected] 361-289-0959
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Situation Overview Winter Weather
Corpus Christi WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE
A mix of rain and snow is possible late Thursday Night and early Friday morning across the Rio Grande Plains and Coastal Bend, primarily west of I37. Little to no impacts are expected. Given the warm soil temperatures and the fact that surface temperatures should likely remain above freezing. It is unlikely there will be any snow accumulation. However if temperatures trend colder, it is possible some light accumulations on elevated and grassy surfaces may be possible.
12/6/2017 12:50 PM
www.weather.gov/CorpusChristi
Situation Overview Winter Weather
Corpus Christi WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE
Freezing conditions are not expected on higher elevated bridges or towers, however you should still plan for the possibility.
12/6/2017 12:50 PM
www.weather.gov/CorpusChristi
Temperature Forecast
Corpus Christi WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE
Winter Weather Thursday Afternoon
All rain is expected Thursday Afternoon with temperatures in the 40s area wide.
Friday Morning
Temperatures falling into the 30s after midnight Thursday Night through Friday Morning.
12/6/2017 12:50 PM
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Timing
Corpus Christi WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE
Winter Weather Thursday Afternoon (Noon-6pm)
Thursday Evening (6pm-Midnight)
Thursday Night (Midnight-6am)
Friday Morning (6am-Noon)
12/6/2017 12:50 PM
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Rain/Snow Potential
Corpus Christi WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE
Winter Weather
Little to no impacts are expected
12/6/2017 12:50 PM
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Potential Impacts Winter Weather
Corpus Christi WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE
No travel impacts expected. Snow is expected to melt on contact with warm ground
If conditions trend colder… some light accumulations possible on elevated and grassy surfaces, primarily west of I-37 12/6/2017 12:50 PM
www.weather.gov/CorpusChristi
Wind Chills Winter Weather
Corpus Christi WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE
Minimum Wind Chills 25-30 degrees through Friday Morning 12/6/2017 12:50 PM
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Summary Winter Weather
Corpus Christi WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE
A mix of rain and snow is likely late Thursday Night and early Friday morning across the Rio Grande Plains and Coastal Bend, primarily west of I-37. Little to no impacts are expected. Given the warm soil temperatures and the fact that surface temperatures should likely remain above freezing. It is unlikely there will be any snow accumulation. However if temperatures trend colder, it is possible some light accumulations on elevated and grassy surfaces may be possible, mainly west of I-37. Then a winter weather advisory would be issued.
12/6/2017 12:50 PM
www.weather.gov/CorpusChristi
Dangerous Marine Conditions Winter Weather
WEATHER FORECAST OFFICE
Gale Conditions possible Late Tonight through Thursday for Gulf waters of Mid Texas Coast. North winds increasing
Corpus Christi
25-30 knots Gusts 35-40 knots.
Seas building
12/6/2017 12:50 PM
7 to 10 feet nearshore 10 to 14 feet offshore. Bays rough!
www.weather.gov/CorpusChristi
WINTER WEATHER BRIEFING No Additional Briefings Scheduled Questions? [email protected] 361-289-0959
NWSCorpus
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