Snow and Ice Potential Forecasts

Probabilistic Snowfall Forecasts
Ice Accumulation Forecasts
Onset/End-Timing Graphics
Winter Storm Outlook and Winter Storm Severity Index
Snow and Ice Observations
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Snow Amount Potential Experimental - Leave feedback Click here for more information on these products Click here for the NWS Probabilistic Precipitation Portal
72-hour Snowfall - Official NWS Forecast What's this?	72-hour High End Amount 1 in 10 Chance (10%) of Higher Snowfall What's this?
	72-hour Low End Amount 9 in 10 Chance (90%) of Higher Snowfall What's this?
72-Hour Low End Amount – 9 in 10 Chance (90%) of Higher Snowfall This map depicts a reasonable lower-end snowfall amount for the time period shown on the graphic, based on many computer model simulations of possible snowfall totals. This lower amount is an unlikely scenario with a 9 in 10, or 90% chance that more snow will fall, and only a 1 in 10, or 10% chance that less snow will fall. This number can help serve as a lower-end scenario for planning purposes. 72-Hour Snowfall - Official NWS Forecast This map is the official NWS snowfall forecast in inches during the time period shown on the graphic. This snowfall amount is determined by NWS forecasters to be the most likely outcome based on evaluation of data from computer models, satellite, radar, and other observations. 72-Hour High End Amount – Only a 1 in 10 Chance (10%) of Higher Snowfall This map depicts a reasonable upper-end snowfall amount for the time period shown on the graphic, based on many computer model simulations of possible snowfall totals. This higher amount is an unlikely scenario, with only a 1 in 10, or 10% chance that more snow will fall, and a 9 in 10, or 90% chance that less snow will fall. This number can help serve as an upper-end scenario for planning purposes.

The purpose of these experimental probabilistic snowfall products is to provide customers and partners a range of snowfall possibilities, in complement to existing NWS deterministic snowfall graphics, to better communicate forecast uncertainties during winter weather events. For more information visit this project's Product/Service Description Document, and please provide us your feedback here.

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Snowfall Totals by Location

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Location	Low-End Amount	Expected Amount	High-End Amount	Chance of Seeing More Than
Location	Low-End Amount	Expected Amount	High-End Amount

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Ice Accumulation Potential
Expected Ice - Official NWS Forecast What's this?	High End Amount 1 in 10 Chance (10%) of Higher Ice Accumulation What's this?
	Low End Amount 9 in 10 Chance (90%) of Higher Ice Accumulation What's this?
Low End Amount – 9 in 10 Chance (90%) of Higher Ice Accumulation This map depicts a reasonable lower-end ice accumulation amount for the time period shown on the graphic, based on many computer model simulations of possible freezing rain totals. This lower amount is an unlikely scenario with a 9 in 10, or 90% chance that more ice will accumulate, and only a 1 in 10, or 10% chance that less ice will accumulate. This number can help serve as a lower-end scenario for planning purposes. Expected Ice - Official NWS Forecast This map is the official NWS ice accumulation forecast in inches during the time period shown on the graphic. This ice amount is determined by NWS forecasters to be the most likely outcome based on evaluation of data from computer models, satellite, radar, and other observations. High End Amount – Only a 1 in 10 Chance (10%) of Higher Ice Accumulation This map depicts a reasonable upper-end ice accumulation amount for the time period shown on the graphic, based on many computer model simulations of possible freezing rain totals. This higher amount is an unlikely scenario, with only a 1 in 10, or 10% chance that more ice will accumulate, and a 9 in 10, or 90% chance that less ice will accumulate. This number can help serve as an upper-end scenario for planning purposes.

This is the elevated flat surface ice accumulation. It is not radial/line ice. Radial/line ice is typically 39% of the elevated flat surface ice. For more information on this, see this module.

Onset of Wintry Precipitation	End Timing of Wintry Precipitation
Precipitation Onset/End Timing

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Precipitation Onset Most likely time of winter precipitation onset (snow, sleet, freezing rain). Rain is not included here. This information is provided when we issue a Warning or Advisory for expected snow or ice accumulation; typically six to 24 hours in advance. Times are only given for places that are under a Warning or Advisory. They will be blank in areas outside Warnings or Advisories. Precipitation End Time Most likely time of winter precipitation ending (snow, sleet, freezing rain). Rain is not included here. This information is provided when we issue a Warning or Advisory for expected snow or ice accumulation; typically six to 24 hours in advance. Times are only given for places that are under a Warning or Advisory. They will be blank in areas outside Warnings or Advisories.

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