Winter storm warning

Winter Storm Warning

Statement as of 2:35 am EST on February 13, 2014

Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from noon today to noon

EST Friday...

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

* Accumulations... snow accumulation of 8 to 12 inches... along with

up to a quarter inch of ice.

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

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

would be late this afternoon and early this evening. A change

over to sleet and freezing rain is likely tonight before

precipitation ends as snow Friday morning.

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

roads. Some blowing and drifting snow is possible.

* Winds... northeast 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

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

* Temperatures... climbing into in the upper 20s.

 

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.