Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 4:24 PM EST on February 18, 2015

Winter Storm Warning in effect from 10 PM this evening to 1 am

EST Friday.

The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Winter Storm

Warning for heavy snow which is in effect from 10 PM this

evening to 1 am EST Friday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in

effect.

* Hazard types... heavy snow.

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

* Timing... some light snow is possible early this evening. Heavier

snowfall will move into the area late this evening. This snow

will taper off late Friday.

* Impacts... snow covered roads and low visibilities could lead

 to dangerous travel conditions.

* Winds... northeast 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

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

* Temperatures... 7 to 27 above.

 

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.

 

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