Winter storm warning update

Winter Storm Warning statement as of 3:42 am EST on January 12, 2016

Winter Storm Warning in effect from 5 PM this afternoon to

10 am EST Wednesday.

The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Winter Storm

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

afternoon to 10 am EST Wednesday. The Winter Storm Watch is no

longer in effect.

* Hazard types... heavy snow.

* Accumulations... snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches with locally

higher amounts possible.

* Timing... snow will begin to fall across the area this afternoon

and will become heavy at times this evening and overnight. The

snow will then taper off and end late tonight or early Wednesday

morning.

* Impacts... reduced visibilities and dangerous driving

 conditions possible.

* Winds... southeast 5 to 15 mph becoming west tonight.

* Temperatures... in the mid 20s.

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

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.