Winter storm warning for Sunday

Winter Storm Warning

Statement as of 2:51 am EST on December 29, 2013

Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 4 PM this

afternoon to 6 am EST Monday...

* hazard types... heavy snow.

* Accumulations... snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches with locally

up to 10 inches.

* Timing... beginning Sunday evening and ending by early Monday

morning.

* Impacts... heavy snow will cause travel difficulties. Areas

which still have ice on trees from the recent ice storm may be

more susceptible to accumulations causing additional broken

limbs and power outages.

* Winds... north 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

* Visibilities... may drop to one quarter mile at times.

* Temperatures... in the upper 20s.

 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather

conditions are expected. Significant amounts of snow are forecast

that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an emergency. If

you must travel... drive with extreme care.