Oxford Blizzard 2015: Latest Forecast Details; Power Outage Info, School Closings, and More

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Updated Oxford forecast 8:45 p.m.

Snow with widespread blowing snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 17. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Blustery, with a north wind 21 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of 10 to 16 inches possible.

Tuesday Snow with widespread blowing snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 21. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Blustery, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.

Tuesday Night Light snow, mainly before midnight. Low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Northwest wind 10 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Updated National Weather Service forecast at 4 p.m.

The National Weather Service is calling this a “crippling and potentially historic blizzard into Tuesday.”

What you need to know:

20-30 inches of snow accumulation

snowfall rates of 2-4 inches an hour

wind gusts could reach up to 70 miles per hour

The latest Oxford hyperlocal forecast via the National Weather Service:

Late afternoon, Snow. High near 21. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. Northeast wind around 13 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tonight Snow with widespread blowing snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 17. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Blustery, with a north wind 16 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 10 to 14 inches possible.

Tuesday Snow with widespread blowing snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 21. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Blustery, with a north wind 16 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.

Tuesday Night Light snow before 1am, then a chance of light snow between 1am and 4am. Low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Northwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Original post 10 a.m. As the state and the entire Northeast prepares for an historic blizzard, we will bring you the latest weather related news that will affect your day.

According to the National Weather Service, a blizzard warning is in effect from Jan. 26, 1 p.m. until Jan. 28, 12 a.m. All unnecessary travel is discouraged beginning this afternoon.

While 1-2 inches of snow is expected to accumulate during the day, the heavy snow along with strong winds is expected to start tonight. The NWS is predicting an additional possible accumulation of 7-11 inches of snow tonight.

Here’s Oxford’s latest NWS forecast:

• Today: Periods of snow. High near 23. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. Northeast wind 14 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
• Tonight: Snow with widespread blowing snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. Low around 17. Wind chill values between 5 and 10. Blustery, with a north wind 18 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 7 to 11 inches possible.
• Tuesday: Snow with widespread blowing snow. The snow could be heavy at times. Some thunder is also possible. High near 21. Wind chill values between zero and 5. Blustery, with a north wind 22 to 24 mph, with gusts as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches possible.
• Tuesday Night: Light snow before 1am, then a chance of light snow between 1am and 4am. Low around 10. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. Blustery, with a north wind 13 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 24. North wind 11 to 14 mph.
• Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 10.
• Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 27.
• Thursday Night: Light snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 22. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
• Friday: A chance of light snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 31. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
• Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and cold, with a high near 20.
• Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 24.

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