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01-22-2016, 08:24 PM
Blizzard warning in effect from midnight tonight to 10 am est
sunday...
The national weather service in mount holly has issued a blizzard
warning...which is in effect from midnight tonight to 10 am est
sunday. The winter storm warning is no longer in effect.
* hazard types...heavy snow... Gusty winds and blowing snow
resulting in times of blizzard conditions.
* snow accumulations...12 to 18 inches.
* timing...snow is expected to begin between 9 pm and midnight
...then continue heavy at times overnight and saturday before
tapering off by early sunday morning. The strongest winds and*
greatest potential for blizzard conditions will be during the*
day saturday.
* impacts...the combination of heavy snowfall and strong winds
will produce whiteout conditions and extremely dangerous travel.
The snow should become more wet for a time saturday especially
closer to the coast. Shoveling of heavy wet snow will be
problematic for those with physical ailments. Snow will cling to
wires and trees which could cause numerous power outages. Roads
will become impassable due to increasing snowfall rates of 1 to
3 inches per hour at times in heavier bands.
* winds...north 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* visibilities...one quarter mile or less at times.
* temperatures...in the lower to mid 20s.
sunday...
The national weather service in mount holly has issued a blizzard
warning...which is in effect from midnight tonight to 10 am est
sunday. The winter storm warning is no longer in effect.
* hazard types...heavy snow... Gusty winds and blowing snow
resulting in times of blizzard conditions.
* snow accumulations...12 to 18 inches.
* timing...snow is expected to begin between 9 pm and midnight
...then continue heavy at times overnight and saturday before
tapering off by early sunday morning. The strongest winds and*
greatest potential for blizzard conditions will be during the*
day saturday.
* impacts...the combination of heavy snowfall and strong winds
will produce whiteout conditions and extremely dangerous travel.
The snow should become more wet for a time saturday especially
closer to the coast. Shoveling of heavy wet snow will be
problematic for those with physical ailments. Snow will cling to
wires and trees which could cause numerous power outages. Roads
will become impassable due to increasing snowfall rates of 1 to
3 inches per hour at times in heavier bands.
* winds...north 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* visibilities...one quarter mile or less at times.
* temperatures...in the lower to mid 20s.