ZCZC SPCSWOMCD ALL ACUS11 KWNS 161726 SPC MCD 161726 OHZ000-INZ000-ILZ000-162130- Mesoscale Discussion 0145 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 1126 AM CST Fri Feb 16 2024 Areas affected...portions of eastern Illinois into central Indiana and western Ohio Concerning...Heavy snow Valid 161726Z - 162130Z SUMMARY...Occasional bouts of heavy snow are possible through early afternoon, with up to 1 inch/hr snowfall rates and reduced visibility possible. DISCUSSION...A 500 mb jet streak continues to overspread the OH Valley, which is encouraging 850-700 mb warm-air and moisture advection. The low-level warm-air advection trends are increasing the magnitudes of 700 mb frontogenesis, with deep-layer ascent strengthening within deepening/moistening dendritic growth zone. At least a few reports of heavy snow have been received within the past few hours and this trend is expected to continue through the afternoon. Up to 1 inch/hr snowfall rates will remain possible, along with brief periods of reduced visibility associated with an east-to-west oriented snowband. ..Squitieri.. 02/16/2024 ...Please see www.spc.noaa.gov for graphic product... ATTN...WFO...ILN...IWX...IND...LOT...ILX... LAT...LON 39968985 40468929 40688653 40768462 40498368 39998348 39798409 39518586 39478744 39518845 39628932 39968985 NNNN