Oxford Remains Under a Blizzard Warning

The good news is there are no power outages reported in Oxford Tuesday morning.

But that doesn’t mean the blizzard is over, not by a long shot.

A blizzard warning remains in effect for Oxford until 6 p.m. as snow accumulation totals are still forecast for 20-30 inches with snowfall rates of 1-2 inches per hour.

Winds will gust up to 45 miles per hour, and it is bitterly cold with temperatures in the 13-23 degree range.

The National Weather Service states this storm still is “life-threatening” and travel is “extremely dangerous” due to snowfall and strong winds.

When will the snow stop in Oxford?

The National Weather Service predicts the snow will taper off by 6 p.m.

• Snow. High near 22. Wind chill values between zero and 10. Blustery, with a north wind 14 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 3 to 5 inches possible.
• Tonight A chance of light snow, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values between -5 and 5. North wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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