[MTHOLLYSVRWX] PHI Winter Weather Message 04:08:40.4125

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URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
408 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...AREAS OF HEAVY SNOW IN THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS TODAY INTO
TONIGHT...

NJZ001-PAZ054-055-022200-
/O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180303T0900Z/
Sussex-Carbon-Monroe-
Including the cities of Newton, Jim Thorpe, and Stroudsburg
408 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of
  6 to 12 inches at elevations above 1000 feet and 2 to 4 inches
  in the valleys.

* WHERE...The Poconos and far northern New Jersey.

* WHEN...Rain will transition to snow at the higher elevations in
  the Poconos and in far northern New Jersey early this morning.
  The transition in the valleys should take place by midday. The
  snow will be heavy at times today. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2
  inches per hour are possible, especially in the higher
  elevations. The snow is expected to decrease in intensity this
  evening before ending overnight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on very difficult travel conditions.
  The combination of a strong northwest wind gusting to 50 mph and
  heavy snow could create near-blizzard conditions with the
  visibility falling below one half mile at times. The heavy wet
  snow and the strong wind will likely cause damage to trees and
  utility lines with power outages likely.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means that severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
your state can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ007-008-PAZ062-022200-
/O.CON.KPHI.WW.Y.0011.180302T1600Z-180303T0900Z/
Warren-Morris-Northampton-
Including the cities of Washington, Morristown, Bethlehem,
and Easton
408 AM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO 4 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow is expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6
  inches at elevations above 800 feet and 2 inches or less in the
  valleys.

* WHERE...Northampton County in Pennsylvania, and the New Jersey
  counties of Warren and Morris.

* WHEN...Rain will change to snow in the elevated terrain by late
  this morning. The transition may not take place in the valleys
  until this afternoon. The snow may become moderate to heavy at
  times this afternoon into this evening. The snow is expected to
  end overnight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on very difficult travel conditions.
  The combination of a strong northwest wind gusting to 50 mph and
  heavy snow could create near-blizzard conditions with the
  visibility falling below one half mile at times. The heavy wet
  snow and the strong wind will likely cause damage to trees and
  utility lines with power outages likely, especially in the
  higher elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means that periods of wet
snow may cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow covered
roads and limited visibility, and use extra caution while driving.
The latest road conditions for your state can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
www.weather.gov/phi/winter

Iovino


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