Weather advisory

Winter Weather Advisory

Statement as of 3:35 am EST on December 5, 2014

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 9 PM this evening to

6 PM EST Saturday...

The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Winter Weather

Advisory for snow... sleet... and freezing rain... which is in

effect from 9 PM this evening to 6 PM EST Saturday.

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

* Accumulations... snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches... along with

up to one quarter of an inch of ice.

* Timing... precipitation will begin as snow late Friday night and

transition to sleet... then freezing rain by Saturday morning.

Temperatures may rise above freezing Saturday afternoon with

precipitation changing to rain.

* Impacts... freezing rain will cause ice to form on exposed

surfaces including roads. Cold temperatures in advance of the

precipitation will make ice accretion on roadways more

efficient. Driving conditions will be very slick Saturday

morning. Ice accumulation on trees will cause limbs to sag and

may lead to scattered power outages.

* Temperatures... in the 20s... rising into the low 30s.

 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow... sleet... or

freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for

slippery roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while

driving.