Blizzard Warning issued February 22 at 6:00AM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
...POTENTIALLY HISTORIC WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH
MONDAY...
.A major winter storm is expected to develop today, impacting the
region with very heavy, crippling snowfall and areas of blizzard
conditions. Precipitation will develop today, changing to all snow
this afternoon and evening. The most severe conditions and heaviest
snowfall will occur tonight, with snow gradually tapering off during
the daytime Monday. Record breaking snowfall totals are possible.
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations
between 15 and 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Atlantic, Atlantic Coastal Cape May, Cape May, and Coastal
Atlantic Counties.
* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Strong winds could cause tree damage and result in scattered power
outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per
hour. Locally higher snowfall amounts and significant drifting of
snow possible. Some mixed precipitation possible this evening
before a change to all snow.
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are
calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Varoitus voimassa su klo 20:00 - ti klo 1:00
