I will look at the snowfall totals expected for the entire system, for the entire state, coming up in a few minutes. Kevin schools and business are obviously keeping a close eye on the forecast using them to make , their plans. Stacey so what goes into those snow predictions . Kccis Jason Rantala is live downtown with that. Jason r ask any meteorologist, it is far from easy forecasting snow because theres just so much to take into account. With upwards of 6 inches expected in central iowa friday high snowfall rate. Jason r people are bound to have questions. Its why meteorologist Jason Sydejko and zach sharpe of the Iowa Storm Chasing Network thursday. For meteorologists, forecasting snow can be especially , youre forecasting for temps both on the ground and high up in the air, that can change what snow we end up seeing. Meteorologists look at several forecast models mainly from the u. S. , europe, and canada, which can further complicate things. Its why finding trends between those mo
Whenever we have storm warnings, people head to the local Grocery Store to pick up the essential bigs and bread and milk. We talked to people who are trying to be that rush. I am on a mission. Jason r shoppers like kali ryan will be on a similar mission, over the next several hours. Hearing about weather was a very hearing about weather was a very big surprise for me. Jason r grabbing the necessities bread, eggs and milk. Thats kind of the stock item , you know. In anticipation of the first big snow of the season. Add to that the fact were expecting a half dozen inches of snow or more. Thats kind of why were here, but were not stocking up. Kris even morning crowds seemed big for ryan. Jason r scott benter at Price Chopper on ingersoll says crowds grow largest early afternoon and late evening the day before snow. After looking at the weather, benter says the decision was made to add more cashiers for thursday evening. Just the customer flow weve stores, and now the first snowstorm since
When the trucks are out operating they naturally kick up a snow cloud around the truck so the amber and the blue and the white, that combination really cuts are that cloud. Vanessa the city of ames plans to run 24 hour shifts, dedicated workers with 11 trucks and 3 loaders. We have been getting prepared for it early this week and were ready to go right nowsome iowa ready to go. Vanessa right nowsome iowa state students are heading home for the holidays, earlier this year. My moms coming from minnesota so shes going to leave at like 5 00 a. M. To get down here at like 11 00 so then were going to go as soon as we can. Nonimportant classes in the afternoon are definitely probably going to be skipped. Im leaving early because of the storm and my dad thought it would be easier to get home tonight so theres not whole bunch of traffic and to keep away from snow. Eric the blue and white lights are a three year pilot project. All the trucks from district 1, here in central iowa, are equipped wi
This morning. This afternoon well likely see the first raindrops and then into this evening and into the weekend, as well. Clouds are starting to move in overhead and otherwise dry. This is a view from the lowes hotel in center city. Were watching the radar. Nothing in our immediate area. Right now the temperatures are still mild in philadelphia. 55 degrees and 50 in trentm and wilmington is 51. Dropped into the 40s in interior new jersey. And it is in the 30s in the pocono mountains. The clouds taking over this morning. A cool start 54 and clouds are with us at 56 degrees and temperatures will be climbing and low 60s at lunchtime. But the far showers will not be far away at that time. Well go with hourbyhour and katy zachary has traffic. Good morning, katy. Construction for our philadelphia drivers. This is right near the vine street expressway. This is the westbound lane of 76. There is a construction arrow set up right there and thats 76 eastbound and its not tying up traffic at thi
Metro sincemmute on the silver line trains were put into service for testing. John gonzalez spoke with riders who said that there are a few kinks to work out. We do not have to write a car. We get to write something new. Soon he will not be the only one trying something new. 100silver line will carry 25,000 passengers per day when it opens on saturday. Commuters are already feeling the impact. Slowa at theing pickup point in herndon. Then, here, it was about five minutes or so. Here are the trains on the new route. Chopper seven,s they are simulating service on the muchanticipated 11 miles of new track for employees only today and the rest of the week. So [indiscernible] because of the simulation test runs on the folder line, on the orange and blue lines, there will be fewer trains running. Metro officials want riders to know that they can anticipate another 812 minute delay. Stationsand its five will transform a congested Tysons Corner area. Some worry about metro biting off more than