Winter Storm Warning
Expires 6:00 AM EST on February 12, 2012
Statement as of 8:48 PM EST on February 11, 2012
... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 am EST Sunday...
* locations... the west facing slopes of Greenbrier County and
locations above 2500 feet.
* Hazard types... snow... gusty winds... bitter wind chills...
whiteout conditions.
* Accumulations... additional snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches.
Storm total of 5 to 10 inches over the western slopes.
* Timing... through early Sunday.
* Impacts... snow covered roads along with reduced visibilities
will make for dangerous travel conditions.
* Winds... northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* Temperatures... falling to the single digits to around 10 above.
* Wind chills... 5 below to 15 below zero tonight.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Storm Warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather
conditions are expected or occurring. Significant amounts of snow
are forecast that will make travel dangerous. Only travel in an
emergency.
The heavy snow and wind will allow for a rapid drop in
visibilities to less than a half mile in spots and cause whiteout
conditions.
If you have to venture out... wear several layers of clothing... a
hat and gloves.
The public is encouraged to report snowfall amounts to the
National Weather Service via email at rnk.Skywarn@noaa.Gov or at
phone number 1... 8 6 6... 2 1 5... 4 3 2 4.