Winter storm warning

Winter Storm Warning

Statement as of 4:03 PM EDT on November 1, 2014

Winter Storm Warning in effect from 8 PM EDT this evening to

4 PM EST Sunday.

The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Winter Storm

Warning for snow which is in effect from 8 PM EDT this evening

to 4 PM EST Sunday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect.

 

* Hazard types... wet snow.

* Accumulations... snow accumulation of 4 to 6 inches along

with around a trace of ice.

* Timing... snow will continue in the mountains and begin to

accumulate tonight for the foothills and capital region.

Snowfall will end late Sunday.

* Impacts... drivers may need to go slow and use caution. In

addition... wet snow will stick to trees and power lines.

Downed limbs may lead to scattered power outages.

 

* Winds... north 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph Sunday

afternoon.

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

* Temperatures... in the lower 30s.

 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather

conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow

are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an

emergency. If you must travel keep an extra flashlight

food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.