Thursday, February 4, 2016

Winter Weather Advisory

This is an important message from ReadyPhiladelphia.


Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 1:00 AM until 10:00 AM, Friday (2/5/16). Use caution while driving.

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Winter
Weather Advisory for snow... which is in effect from 1 am to 10 am
EST Friday.

* Hazard types... snow.

* Accumulations... snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches, with the
  highest amounts on unpaved surfaces.

* Timing... precipitation will begin as rain, but as temperatures
  fall overnight the rain will mix with and change to snow during
  the overnight hours.  

* Impacts... snow will impact the Friday morning rush hour and
  could cause slick spots, mainly on secondary roadways as well
  as on sidewalks.

* Winds... north 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

* Temperatures... falling into in the mid 30s.


Precautionary/preparedness actions... 

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means that periods of snow
will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow
covered roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while
driving.

Snowfall and ice accumulation forecast maps in addition to
experimental probabilistic snowfall information for the latest
event are available online at www.Weather.Gov/phi/winter

For additional updates and weather information, visit www.weather.gov/phi

For further information on emergency preparedness, visit www.phila.gov/ready 


 
 
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