Mesoscale Discussion 0005
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   0749 AM CST Tue Jan 07 2020

   Areas affected...eastern WV into western VA and western MD

   Concerning...Heavy snow 

   Valid 071349Z - 071815Z

   SUMMARY...Occasional heavy snow rates of 1 to 1.5 inches per hour
   are likely from eastern West Virginia into western
   Virginia/Maryland.

   DISCUSSION...A compact but strong and progressive shortwave trough
   will move toward the area today, providing strong cooling aloft and
   drawing ample moisture northward ahead of a surface low. The low
   will move generally eastward across VA, while a warm conveyor brings
   moisture north and west around the low.

   Forecast soundings show snow profiles across the higher terrain of
   VA, WV and western MD today, where strong lift will persist for
   several hours. Recent observations show 4-star snow along the WV/VA
   border, and additional heavy snow rates are likely to develop
   northeastward through midday, eventually reaching the western MD
   Panhandle. In addition, cooling aloft may result in small elevated
   MUCAPE values, adding to heavy snow burst potential.

   ..Jewell.. 01/07/2020

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

   ATTN...WFO...LWX...RNK...PBZ...RLX...

   LAT...LON   37358000 36978084 37288161 37428189 37928184 38688107
               39318032 39697894 39697822 39427799 38927815 38207892
               37358000