Winter Weather Advisory Day was last week, so it’s the perfect time of year to talk about winter weather and some of the things you can do before winter shows up. Especially what you can do to be prepared before a major winter storm strikes. During a winter storm the primary concerns are the potential loss of heat, power, telephone service, and a shortage of supplies if storm conditions continue for more than a day. The best way to avoid this is to have on hand a flashlight and extra batteries, a battery-powered NOAA Weather Radio and portable radio to receive emergency information (this may be your only links to the outside.) Also be sure to have extra food and water and high energy food, such as dried fruit or candy, and food requiring no cooking or refrigeration is best. Always have extra medicine and baby items, first-aid supplies and heating fuel. Fuel carriers may not reach you for days after a severe winter storm so an emergency heating source, such as a fireplace, wood stove, or a space heater is important to have. It’s also very important to winterize your vehicle and prepare it in case you ever get stranded in a winter storm. Always carry a Winter Storm Survival kit; keep your gas tank as full as you can; try not to travel alone and always let someone know your travel timetable.
Weather Last Week
November 4: 19/52/0”
November 5: 19/52/Trace
November 6: 14/41/0”
November 7: 8/46/0”
November 8: 36/48/0.59”
November 9: 40/43/0.25”
November 10: 33/66/0”
Forecast discussion for the week ahead:
A large area of high pressure is going to keep the precipitation away for the rest of the week and into the weekend. With all of that sunshine, we’ll see above average temperatures to round out the week before cooling off a little over the weekend. The next chance for moisture comes our way next week but it’s a pretty small chance.