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Winter Storm Damage

12/26/2019 (Permalink)

winter storm tips Are you prepared for winter storms?

Three of the most common threats of winter weather to the Jefferson City area are snow storms, sleet and freezing rain.  Snow storms range in a light precipitation of snow flurries all the way to blizzards which can produce winds over 35mph with snow and blowing snow, reducing visibility to 1/4 mile or less for at least 3 hours. 

Sleet occurs when snowflakes only partially melt when they fall through a shallow layer of warm air. These slushy drops refreeze as they next fall through a deep layer of freezing air above the surface, and eventually reach the ground as frozen rain drops that bounce on impact.

Freezing rain occurs when snowflakes descend into a warmer layer of air and melt completely. When these liquid water drops fall through another thin layer of freezing air just above the surface, they don't have enough time to refreeze before reaching the ground. Because they are “supercooled,” they instantly refreeze upon contact with anything that is at or below 0 degrees C, creating a glaze of ice on the ground, trees, power lines, or other objects. A significant accumulation of freezing rain lasting several hours or more is called an ice storm.

Make sure you are winter weather ready and prepare your home for the cold conditions.  You don't want to be caught with costly damages due to not being prepared.

Check out these tips to help winterize your home.

https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/winterize-your-home-in-7-simple-steps-48170

And remember, when winter weather strikes, call your SERVPRO of Jefferson City professionals at 573-635-5883 to strike back and help make it "Like it never even happened.

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