Winter Storm 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...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10
and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE...Berks, Lehigh, and Northampton Counties.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and result in isolated
power outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per
hour. Locally higher snowfall amounts possible. Blowing and
drifting of snow, and whiteout conditions possible.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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