Weather Briefing -12/16/2016 AM

This is a message from ReadyChesco. Attached is the latest weather briefing from the US National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ regarding the bitter cold temperatures that will continue throughout today into tonight. Additionally, snow is expected to develop late tonight before changing to a wintry mix, and then to plain rain, starting from southeast to northwest during the day on Saturday.  Key Updates: Chester County is currently under a Winter Weather Advisory. A winter weather advisory has been issued for the entire county beginning 10 PM tonight through Saturday; for a combination of snow, sleet and freezing rain before a changeover to all rain from southeast to northwest on Saturday. Hazardous travel conditions are possible tonight through Saturday with snow, sleet and freezing rain. Chester County Forecasted Conditions: • Anticipated Timing: Throughout today into Saturday afternoon, 12/17/2016. • Extremely cold temperatures with wind chills as low as zero. West wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon. • Precipitation: Chester County could receive up to 4 inches of snow Friday night into Saturday. • Ice accumulations of .04 inches are possible countywide. • Active watches & warnings: Chester County is currently under a Winter Weather Advisory. Impacts: • Bitter cold is expected throughout today into tonight. Exposed skin will be susceptible to frostbite.  • Pets should not be left outside.  • Pipes are also susceptible to freezing due to the prolonged period with temperatures below freezing.  • Hazardous travel conditions are possible late tonight into Saturday morning. Recommended Preparedness Actions: • Activate winter weather plans and prepare.   • Follow the NWS and local weather forecasts throughout the weekend for the latest changes, updates, and information. • Identify Comfort (Warming) Centers that are available in your community. For a detailed forecast for your area you can visit the NWS site using the links below Coatesville      http://bit.ly/coatesville_forecast Cochranville    http://bit.ly/cochranville_forecast Downingtown  http://bit.ly/downingtown_forecast Elverson          http://bit.ly/elverson_forecast Kennett           http://bit.ly/kennett_forecast Malvern           http://bit.ly/malvern_forecast Oxford            http://bit.ly/oxford_forecast Phoenixville     http://bit.ly/phoenixville_forecast Pottstown        http://bit.ly/pottstown_forecast Wayne             http://bit.ly/wayne_forecast     Use the links above to confirm/respond to the message. Do not reply directly to this email.  This is being sent from an un-monitored account. Update your preferences and information you receive at www.ReadyChesco.org