Wednesday, February 9, 2011
The latest forecast calls for up to an inch of snow Wednesday night and Thursday.
The wintry weather approaches with a now 80 percent chance of the white stuff. Beginning at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Bartow County is under a Winter Weather Advisory for snow. It expires at noon Thursday. National Weather Service forecasters say we’ll see light snow or rain changing to snow during the night. Accumulations of ¼ to 1 inch are expected. A weak low pressure system will move across the gulf Wednesday night into Thursday, with a fast moving upper level disturbance associated, the advisory said. A cold air mass will be in place, giving potential for snow to accumulate over north Georgia on Wednesday night. Roads are expected to become slick if snow accumulates on them, especially bridges and overpasses. Periods of snow, sleet or …
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1. The forecast for a wintry Wednesday has not changed. The National Weather Service calls for a 70 percent chance of precipitation Wednesday night with the possible mix changing to snow after 1 a.m. Up to an inch of the white stuff is possible. While the high is expected to reach 45, the mercury should fall to 29. Sunny skies are on tap for daytime. A slight chance of snow remains for Thursday before 1 p.m. The forecast calls for a high of 39. 2. Bartow County Commissioner Clarence Brown is set to hold a public meeting at 10 a.m. See the details here. 3. Today is a big day for Cartersville Patch. Check with us often for an array of information that will help you plan your weekend and the week ahead. 4. Don’t be shy! Nominate your children…
Tuesday, February 8, 2011
Forecasters say we'll get .5 to 1 inch of snow, but there's still a lot of uncertainty about the coming storm.
A Special Weather Statement issued by the National Weather Service warns Bartow County could see .5 to 1 inch of snow or ice Wednesday night and Thursday. Low pressure expected to track across the gulf is set to deal the north another wintry blow and bring us some of the white stuff. But it's early in the game. "There is still plenty of uncertainty concerning the strength of the system which will have a significant impact on how much snow or mixed winter precipitation could occur," said the statement issued Tuesday morning. Far north Georgia counties could see 1 to 2 inches and areas south might get a mix of rain, sleet and snow.
What do you need to know today? A lot happens in our not-so-little city, but we'll keep you informed.
1. It might be a good idea to stock up and prepare for snow and ice. Although uncertainty about the path and timing of the Wednesday to Thursday storm still exists — forecasters don't know how much winter precipitation we'll get or when — the National Weather Service predicts rain, snow or a mixture with a likelihood of 70 percent Wednesday and a low of 30. The chance continues at 40 percent Thursday when a high of 39 is expected. 2. Tuesday should be sunny with a high of 44 and low of 25. 3. We're gearing up to provide you the information you need to plan your week. Beginning Wednesday and continuing Thursday, you'll see a lot of new stuff on Cartersville Patch and we want your children's artwork to accompany those stories. Send drawings…
Monday, February 7, 2011
What do you need to know today? A lot happens in our not-so-little city, but we'll keep you informed.
1. Get ready for another wet one and maybe some of the white stuff. The National Weather Service predicts rain mainly after 1 p.m. with a 70 percent chance and a high of 51. We could see snow or a wintry mix through 1 a.m. with a 30 percent chance of precipitation and low of 30. 2. Be prepared for more wintry weather Wednesday and Thursday. Ready for spring yet? Snow and sleet is 20 percent likely Wednesday, but that night, the chance for flakes increases to 70 percent with a low of 32. The chance of snow Thursday is 40 percent. 3. The Bartow County school board is set to hold a work session at 6 p.m. Our preview contains all you need to know. 4. In case you missed it, Bartow Schools — to make up five of the six previous snow days — …
Thursday, February 3, 2011
The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement warning Bartow and other north Georgia counties could see frozen precipitation.
Rain mixed with sleet and snow is possible Thursday with a 40 percent chance in the afternoon and 100 percent chance after nightfall, a National Weather Service statement said. Precipitation is expected to continue throughout the night, but no significant accumulations are forecast. Temperatures are expected to fall to 33 degrees Thursday night. Motorists should be extra careful on bridges and overpasses, as those areas are the first to form ice, the statement warns. A rain and snow mix is possible Friday morning and again Saturday morning. See the full forecast, outlooks and the statement here.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Forecasters say Cartersville could get some snow Wednesday morning but accumulations are expected to be an inch or less.
1. National Weather Service forecasters say Cartersville could see a few flurries Wednesday. Through 1 p.m. the chance for rain or snow is 50 percent and then a slight chance for flurries continues. The high expected to reach 40 degrees. Gusts of wind as high as 25 miles per hour are possible. Expect a low of 26 Wednesday night. 2. How would possible snow affect local schools? It's not looking as if we'll have any school or business closures but we'll keep you updated. 3. Now that you've heard enough about the white stuff, Bartow County Commissioner Clarence Brown is set to hold the first of two public meetings on the 2011 budget at 10 a.m. See our preview. 4. In Tuesday's town hall meeting on the sports complex proposed for Emerson, …
Tuesday, January 25, 2011
The National Weather Service issued a special weather statement indicating the snow could move in Wednesday around 6 a.m.
We're not out of the woods yet. The rain in north Georgia counties is expected to change over to snow beginning Wednesday around 6 a.m., a National Weather Service statement issued early Tuesday said. A low pressure system will likely move across south Georgia Tuesday night, pulling a cold front across north and central Georgia on Wednesday. Snow could spread east across north Georgia through 10 a.m. Wednesday. Accumulations of an inch or less could be in store for north Georgia, generally along a line and north of Cedartown to Cumming to Homer, where temperatures could fall to the mid 30s. A lot of melting is expected due to above freezing surface and ground temperatures.
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1. So maybe stocking up on bread and milk would not be that bad of an idea. True to their creed, forecasters have changed things up a bit. The National Weather Service predicts rain with a 70 percent chance today and 90 percent chance tonight. And the later drops could turn to a snow mix or just snow. Likewise, we could see some of the white stuff Wednesday morning with a 60 percent chance of rain or snow. A quarter to half inch of precipitation tonight is possible. 2. The typical Georgia Power customer will see a $14 increase in his power bill this month. Want to hear why? The Cartersville Lions Club today is hosting a speaker who has answers from the state Public Service Commission, which approved the increase. 3. We’re recruiting …
Monday, January 24, 2011
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1. No need to stock up on bread and milk. The National Weather Service predicts today will be partly sunny with a high of 54. Tonight likely holds a slight chance, 20 percent, of rain with a low of 33 degrees. Any flakes would likely be Tuesday night but little to no accumulation is expected. 2. Several schools in Cartersville made Adequate Yearly Progress for three or four consecutive years. Read our full story. 3. Commissioner Clarence Brown this week is set to hold his first of two public meetings on Bartow County's 2011 budget. See our preview to find out how the county is doing financially. 4. We had a couple of big police and fire stories this weekend. A home was heavily damaged in a fire and investigators think they know the reason…
