[MTHOLLYSVRWX] PHI Winter Weather Message 14:09:52.8393

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

...HEAVY WET SNOW IN THE HIGHER ELEVATIONS THROUGH INTO TONIGHT...

NJZ001-PAZ054-055-030715-
/O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180303T0900Z/
Sussex-Carbon-Monroe-
Including the cities of Newton, Jim Thorpe, and Stroudsburg
209 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

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

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14
  inches with locally higher amounts to 18 inches at elevations
  above 1200 feet and 4 to 8 inches in the valleys.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Sussex county. In Pennsylvania, Carbon
  and Monroe counties.

* WHEN...The snow will continue to be heavy through sunset with
  snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. The snow is expected
  to decrease in intensity during the early to mid evening before
  ending from west to east late this evening into the overnight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be extremely difficult to
  impossible. The combination of a strong northwest wind gusting
  to 50 mph and heavy snow will create near whiteout conditions at
  times. The heavy wet snow and strong wind will cause damage to
  trees and utility lines with widespread power outages expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means 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
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ007-008-030715-
/O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-180303T0900Z/
Warren-Morris-
Including the cities of Washington and Morristown
209 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

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

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 8 inches
  with locally higher amounts to 10 inches at elevations above 700
  feet and 2 to 4 inches in the valleys near Interstates 287 and
  78.

* WHERE...Warren and Morris counties.

* WHEN...The snow will continue to be heavy through sunset with
  snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour. The snow is expected
  to decrease in intensity during the mid to late evening before
  ending from west to east overnight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Travel will be extremely difficult to
  impossible. The combination of a strong northwest wind gusting
  to 50 mph and heavy snow will create near whiteout conditions at
  times. The heavy wet snow and strong wind will cause damage to
  trees and utility lines with numerous power outages expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for wet snow means 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
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ010-015-PAZ061-103>106-030300-
/O.EXB.KPHI.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180303T0300Z/
Somerset-Mercer-Lehigh-Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-
Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Somerville, Trenton, Allentown,
Collegeville, Pottstown, Norristown, Lansdale, Chalfont,
Perkasie, Morrisville, and Doylestown
209 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches with
  locally higher amounts of 3 to 5 inches at elevations above 700
  feet.

* WHERE...Somerset and Mercer Counties in central New Jersey and
  Lehigh, Montgomery and Bucks Counties in eastern Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Wet snow will continue to be moderate to heavy at times
  through sunset. The snow will gradually taper off from west to
  east this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Although the snow had initially struggled
  to accumulate on paved surfaces due to a warm ground,
  temperatures have lowered to near freezing, allowing snow to
  accumulate on untreated secondary roads, bridges and overpasses
  especially after sunset and during bursts of heavier snow. Plan
  on slippery travel conditions, including for the evening
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling
from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ012>014-020-026-030715-
/O.EXA.KPHI.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180303T0900Z/
Middlesex-Western Monmouth-Eastern Monmouth-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-
Including the cities of New Brunswick, Freehold, Sandy Hook,
Jackson, and Long Beach Island
209 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches.

* WHERE...Middlesex, Monmouth and Ocean Counties in central New
  Jersey.

* WHEN...Wet snow will continue to be moderate to heavy at times
  this afternoon and evening. The snow will gradually taper off
  from west to east late this evening and overnight though it may
  linger until early Saturday morning along the New Jersey coast.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Although the snow has initially struggled
  to accumulate on paved surfaces due to a warm ground,
  temperatures have lowered to near freezing, allowing snow to
  accumulate on untreated secondary roads, bridges and overpasses
  especially after sunset and during bursts of heavier snow. Plan
  on slippery travel conditions, including for the evening
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling
from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ009-PAZ062-030715-
/O.CON.KPHI.WW.Y.0011.000000T0000Z-180303T0900Z/
Hunterdon-Northampton-
Including the cities of Flemington, Bethlehem, and Easton
209 PM EST Fri Mar 2 2018

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST
SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Wet snow. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches at
  elevations above 700 feet and 2 to 4 inches in the valleys
  south of Interstate 78.

* WHERE...Hunterdon county in New Jersey and Northampton County in
  Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Rain has transitioned to wet snow at higher elevations
  this morning while a mix of rain and snow is occurring in the
  valleys. The snow may be moderate to heavy at times through
  this afternoon with snowfall rates up to one inch per hour
  possible at higher elevations. The snow is expected to
  decrease in intensity early this evening before ending from
  west to east late this evening into the overnight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on very difficult travel conditions
  through the evening commute. The combination of a strong
  northwest wind gusting to 50 mph and heavy snow could create
  near whiteout conditions at times in the higher elevations.
  The heavy wet snow and the strong wind could cause damage to
  trees and utility lines with scattered power outages possible,
  especially in the higher elevations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Weather Advisory for wet snow means periods of wet snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while
driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling
from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

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


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