Winter Weather Advisory
Expires 7:00 PM EST on February 11, 2012
Statement as of 9:04 PM EST on February 10, 2012
... A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 4 am to 7 PM
EST Saturday...
* locations... northwest mountains and Laurel Highlands.
* Hazard types... snow.
* Accumulations... 2 to 4 inches of snow.
* Timing... late tonight through Saturday.
* Impacts... difficult travel conditions due to reduced
visibility and snow accumulations. Gusty winds combined with
temperatures falling into the single digits and teens will
produce wind chills below zero Saturday night.
* Winds... southwest 10 to 15 mph... shifting to northwest 10 to 20
mph Saturday morning... with gusts between 30 and 40 mph
Saturday afternoon.
* Temperatures... in the 20s... falling into the single digits and
teens Saturday night.
* Visibilities... mainly between 1 and 3 miles. Below one-half mile
at times in heavier snow showers and brief squalls.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while driving.
Motorists should be especially cautious on bridges and
overpasses... where slippery spots develop first. Stay tuned to
NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information
for the latest updates. Additional details can also be found at...
weather.Gov/statecollege.
