By Jerry Strahan

A winter storm warning is in effect for Webster Parish.

As of this writing, at noon on January 22, The models are taking the worst of the storm north of Webster Parish. 

We can possibly get anywhere from. 50 to 1.00 inch of ice. 

That can bring structural damage, power lines and trees down. Seems now that the storm could start early Saturday morning.  

Here’s our other winter problem. 

Overnight Sunday will be extremely cold. Anywhere from 0 degrees Fahrenheit to 5 F with wind chills of Minus 15 to Minus 20 .

Sunday highs –  15 to 18 degrees F.

Measuring winter precipitation is a bit tricky. I have to melt it with a measured warm water and take that amount away and get the water equivalent. 

Snow and ice on the ground is easy. I may not be able to get the measurements in Minden if the city loses power.

(Jerry Strahan was a first responder in fire and emergency services for almost 45 years. He lives in north Webster Parish and has written weather articles for other publications.)