Attached is a weather briefing from the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ regarding a coastal storm that is expected to affect the region Monday night (March 13th) through Tuesday night (March 14th)
Hazards with this storm include accumulating snow, coastal flooding, and strong winds. At the current time we are forecasted for 8-12 inches of snow over a majority of the county with 12-18 inches for the Northern and Northwestern sections. The storm total snow graphic includes Monday evening through Tuesday.
Key Updates:
- · Accumulating snow is likely across much of the region. At this point, the highest risk for accumulating snow, enough to cause major impacts, is along and northwest of the Interstate 95 corridor.
- · A Winter Storm Watch for Chester County March 13th, 8:00 PM until March 14th 8:00 PM
- · Increased snow total possible for Chester County
Confidence in snow occurring: Medium to High
Confidence in snow amounts: Low to Medium
Chester County Forecasted Conditions:
· Anticipated Timing: Snow starting Monday night mainly after 9 pm, snow will continue Monday Night and during the day on Tuesday. Snow is forecasted main before 7 pm on Tuesday but there will remain a chance of snow Tuesday night into Wednesday.
· Temperatures:
- Monday high of 37 and a low of 26
- Tuesday high of 35 and a low of 23
- Wednesday high of 32
· Wind: Monday night and Tuesday winds Northeast 10 to 20 mph with gust up to 40 mph
· Precipitation: Snow starting Monday night mainly after 9 pm, snow will continue during the day on Tuesday. Snow is forecasted main before 7 pm on Tuesday but there will remain a chance of snow Tuesday night into Wednesday.
· Active watches & warnings: Hazardous Weather Outlook
Impacts:
- · Accumulating snow is possible Monday night into Tuesday night.
- · There could be major impacts to travel especially late Monday night during the day Tuesday.
- · Snow and wind could cause down power lines and possible power outages
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
West Chester http://bit.ly/west_chester_forecast
West Grove http://bit.ly/west_grove_forecast
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