Winter storm statement

Winter Storm Warning

Statement as of 3:17 am EST on February 5, 2014

Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 7 am this morning

to 9 PM EST this evening.

* hazard types... heavy snow

* accumulations... snow accumulation of 6 to 10 inches.

* Timing... the heaviest snow will fall during the midday before

becoming lighter in the afternoon and ending this evening.

* Impacts... difficult travel conditions due to snow covered

roads and reduced visibilities. Heavy snowfall rates of 1 inch per

hour or more may make it more difficult for Road crews to keep

up with the heavy snow.

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

* Temperatures... around 20.

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

 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

Monitor NOAA Weather Radio for the latest information...

forecasts... and warnings.