Storm Watch upgraded to Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning

Statement as of 3:14 PM EST on February 12, 2014

Winter Storm Warning in effect from noon Thursday to noon EST

Friday.

The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Winter Storm

Warning for heavy snow... sleet... and freezing rain... which is in

effect from noon Thursday to noon EST Friday. The Winter Storm

Watch is no longer in effect.

* Hazard types... heavy snow... sleet... and freezing rain.

* Accumulations... snow accumulation of 6 to 12 inches... along with

up to one tenth of an inch of ice.

* Timing... snow should begin from south to north during the late

morning hours Thursday. At this time it looks like the heaviest

snow would be Thursday night. A change over to sleet and

freezing rain is possible overnight Thursday night before

precipitation ends as snow Friday morning.

* Impacts... significant travel delays possible with snow covered

roads. Some blowing and drifting possible.

* Winds... northeast 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph on the coast.

* Visibilities... one quarter mile or less at times.

* Temperatures... around 30.

 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of

snow... sleet... and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are

also possible. This will make travel very hazardous or

impossible.