...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 7 PM
EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 12
and 18 inches, with localized amounts up to 22 inches. Northwest
winds gusting as high as 35 mph Monday afternoon will cause areas
of blowing and drifting snow.
* WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening
commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread Northeast PA and the New
York Southern Tier between 4 AM and 7 AM Sunday morning, moving
north to the I-90 corridor by the mid-morning hours on Sunday. At
this time, the heaviest snowfall is forecast to fall across the
northern tier of Northeast PA, Catskills and Susquehanna region of
NY. However, minor adjustments to storm total snowfall are still
possible. Snowfall will likely be very heavy at times Sunday
afternoon into Sunday evening with hourly rates exceeding 2 to 3
inches per hour. The snow tapers down, becoming light to moderate
after midnight Sunday night into Monday morning. Occasional light
snow and blowing snow then continue into Monday afternoon.
Temperatures will be very cold throughout this storm, hovering in
the upper single digits to teens the entire time, with colder wind
chills.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
Persons should consider delaying all travel if possible. If travel
is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared
for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you
and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.
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