Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 1:45PM EST until January 26 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
* 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...Until 7 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of
blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... Snowfall will likely be very heavy at times
this afternoon into the evening with hourly rates potentially
exceeding 2 inches per hour. The snow tapers down this evening.
Temperatures will be very cold throughout this storm, hovering in
the upper single digits to teens the entire time, with colder wind
chills.
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. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Varoitus voimassa su klo 20:45 - ti klo 2:00
