Winter Storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning Statement as of 3:57 am EDT on March 14, 2015

Winter Storm Warning in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to

5 PM EDT Sunday...

The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Winter Storm

Warning for heavy wet snow... which is in effect from 5 PM this

afternoon to 5 PM EDT Sunday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer

in effect.

* Hazard types... snow... possibly heavy and wet for time.

* Accumulations... 6 to 10 inches of snow.

* Timing... light intermittent snow... possibly mixed with

 freezing rain and sleet at times on Saturday... will change

 back to all snow Saturday night and may become heavy at times

 late Saturday night into the day on Sunday.

* Impacts... heavy wet snow will cause slick travel and could

 cause scattered power outages.

* Winds... northeast 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

* Visibilities... will be 1/2 mile or less in heavier snow bands.

* Temperatures... in the upper 20s.

 

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.