Storm Prediction Center Mesoscale Discussion 17

   Mesoscale Discussion 0017
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   0939 PM CST Sun Jan 05 2025

   Areas affected...Parts of southern Ohio into northern West Virginia

   Concerning...Heavy snow 

   Valid 060339Z - 060745Z

   SUMMARY...Heavy snow in the vicinity of Wilmington, OH will spread
   eastward into West Virginia tonight. Snowfall rates around 1 inch
   per hour possible.

   DISCUSSION...Strong ascent from a potent 850 mb jet as well as an
   approaching shortwave trough will promote efficient dendritic growth
   and snowfall rates of around 1 inch per hour tonight. Recent
   observation from Lebanon, OH in conjunction with KILN radar data
   suggest moderate snow with embedded heavier pockets is occurring.
   Snowfall is primarily focused north of the Ohio River (per KILN
   dual-pol data) and the expectation is for that to continue. These
   heavier snowfall rates will eventually shift eastward into West
   Virginia.

   ..Wendt.. 01/06/2025

   ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product...

   ATTN...WFO...LWX...PBZ...RLX...ILN...

   LAT...LON   39468449 39698441 39988331 39788046 39687918 39257873
               38737907 38508019 38618173 38888324 39268445 39308458
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