November 28, 2012
Vol 14
July 13, 2011
No 48
Vol 13 No 28
Knowledge is power, especially during winter.
Winter Weather is on the Way
IN this Issue
What does the winter of 2012/2013 hold for the St. Louis metropolitan area? Julie Phillipson, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Weldon Spring, Mo., said the three-month outlook (December 2012 through February 2013) from the Climate Prediction Center calls for above-normal temperatures and below normal precipitation. The 2011/2012 winter season was warmer than average. Phillipson said the seasonal average temperature last winter was 40.1 degrees, more than six degrees warmer than the 33.7 degree average temperature. Average precipitation in the bi-state area for the threemonth timeframe is 6.85 inches. The National Weather Service uses specific winter weather terms to ensure that people know what to expect in the coming days and hours. A Winter Storm Watch means that severe winter conditions, such as heavy snow and/ or ice, may affect your area, but its occurrence, location and timing are still uncertain. A winter storm watch is issued to provide 12 to 36 hours notice of the possibility of severe winter weather. A winter storm watch is intended to provide enough lead time so those who need to set plans in motion can do so. A watch is upgraded to a Winter Storm Warning when 4 or more inches of snow or sleet is expected in the next 12 hours, or 6 or more inches in 24 hours, or 1/4 inch or more of ice accretion is expected. Winter Weather Advisories inform you that winter weather conditions are expected to cause significant inconveniences that may be hazardous. If caution is exercised, advisory situations should not become life-threatening. A Blizzard Warning means that snow and strong winds will combine to produce a blinding snow (near zero visibility), deep drifts, and life-threatening wind chill. Be sure to listen carefully to the radio, television, and NOAA Weather Radio for the latest winter storm watches, warnings, and advisories. For more information,
visit the Winter Weather Awareness web page at: http://www.weather.gov/ om/winter. Winter storms can range from a moderate snow over a few hours to a blizzard with blinding, wind-driven snow that lasts for several days. Some winter storms are large enough to affect several states, while others affect only a single community. Many winter storms are accompanied by dangerously low temperatures and sometimes by strong winds, icing, sleet and freezing rain. What should I do? • Dress in several layers of lightweight clothing, wear mittens and a hat (preferably one that covers your ears). • Wear waterproof, insulated boots to keep your feet warm and dry and to maintain your footing in ice and snow. • Minimize travel. If travel is necessary, keep a disaster supplies kit in your vehicle. • Listen to a NOAA Weather Radio or other local news channels for critical information from the National Weather Service (NWS). • Winterize your vehicle and keep the gas tank full. A full tank will keep the
Around Town . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Lincoln County Life . . . . . . . . . . . 7 School . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Business . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
fuel line from freezing. • Insulate your home by installing storm windows or covering windows with plastic from the inside to keep cold air out. • Maintain heating equipment and chimneys by having them cleaned and
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inspected every year. • Bring pets/companion animals inside during winter weather. Move other animals or livestock to sheltered areas with non-frozen drinking water. See WINTER WEATHER page 3
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