Steady snowfall that started in Lincoln County during the wee hours of Mon. morning will develop into a full-fledged storm by sunrise, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
A Winter Storm Warning issued by the NWS advises that snowfall rates could reach 1-2 inches per hour at times on Mon. morning. Some snowfall will continue through the day, for a total accumulation forecast at 8-14 inches, according to the NWS.
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The storm is powered by a low-pressure area that is tracking up the coast along a stationary front that hugs the Atlantic coastline and extends south into the Bahamas. At 7 a.m. on Mon. that area of low pressure is forecast to be right off Cape Cod where it will haul moisture in from the Gulf Stream that will change over to snowfall as it hits cold temps over land.
At the same time, two more low-pressure areas located near the Georgia and South Carolina coastlines, and part of the same stationary front, will ensure plenty of additional unstable weather for the entire Atlantic region. These two fronts are presently forecast to join and move out to sea before they affect local weather. People with travel plans that include airports on the eastern seaboard may want to check with their airline before leaving home.
The Winter Storm Warning is in effect from through 7 p.m. on Mon., according to the NWS. Winds out of the north will be a factor during the storm, blowing at 20-30 mph, according to the NWS.
The only hint of good news is that temps are forecast to stay below the freezing mark during the entire event, according to the NWS. If this forecast holds, then most of the snowfall should arrive in the more “desirable” (and easier to shovel) “fluffy” form, not the heavy wet snowflakes that made the storm last Sun. such a mess. However, the possibility of a mix remains for coastal areas.
Readers are encouraged to submit their photos of the storm to The Lincoln County News using the “click here to submit a news tip or photo” tile on our home page, or by e-mailing the photo with relevant information to lcn@lincoln.midcoast.com with the subject line “Storm Photo”.
The Lincoln County News website will continue to follow the progress of this storm and post any additional developments here as soon as they become available.
