Blizzard Watch update

Blizzard Watch Statement as of 3:48 am EST on February 13, 2015

Blizzard watch remains 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 possible.

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

 times at night into Sunday. 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 may

 lead to whiteout conditions at times. This may make driving

 extremely dangerous if not impossible.

* Winds... north 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 55 mph.

* Temperatures... 2 below to 21 above zero.

 

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.