Winter storm Warning

Winter Storm Warning expires 8:00 AM EDT on March 15, 2017

Statement as of 3:58 am EDT on March 13, 2017

Winter Storm Warning in effect from 9 am Tuesday to 8 am EDT Wednesday.

The National Weather Service in gray has issued a Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow... which is in effect from 9 am Tuesday to 8 am EDT Wednesday.

The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect.

* Hazard types... heavy snow.

* Accumulations... snow accumulation of 14 to 18 inches.

* Timing... snow will begin Tuesday morning. The heaviest snow and most significant impacts are expected Tuesday afternoon into Tuesday night. Snow will taper off Wednesday morning.

* Temperatures... in the lower 20s.

* Winds... north 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

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

* Impacts... heavy snow Tuesday and Tuesday night combined with gusty winds and blowing snow... will create near-blizzard conditions at times and lead to dangerous travel conditions.

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.

For a more precise forecast for your specific location... go to

www.Weather.Gov/gray.

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