Blizzard watch now in effect

Blizzard Watch Statement as of 3:57 PM EST on February 12, 2015

Blizzard watch in effect from Saturday evening through Sunday

evening.

The National Weather Service in gray has issued a blizzard

watch which is in effect from Saturday evening through Sunday

evening.

* Hazard types... heavy snow... blowing snow... and blizzard

conditions.

* Accumulations... snow accumulation of 12 to 16 inches.

* Timing... snow begins Saturday afternoon and becomes heavy by

Sunday morning. Winds will increase by Sunday morning causing

widespread blowing snow. Snow comes to an end during the day

Sunday.

* Impacts... the combination of heavy snow and blowing snow will

lead to whiteout conditions at times. This will make driving

extremely dangerous if not impossible.

* Winds... north 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* Temperatures... in the single digits and teens.

 

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A blizzard watch means there is a potential for falling and/or

blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities.

This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very

dangerous.