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NWS: Winter Storm WARNING in Effect 1 PM Friday to 7
AM Monday
Published: December 22, 2022
at 07:00 a.m.
By: Weather Alert from the National Weather Service
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST MONDAY...
 * WHAT...Heavy snow and
strong winds expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 3 feet. Winds
gusting as high as 60 mph Friday night. A rapid switch from rain to snow
with sharply falling temperatures into the teens and single digits will result
in a flash freeze on Friday afternoon. From Friday evening through most of
the weekend, very strong winds, heavy lake effect snow and significant
blowing and drifting snow will be possible. Localized blizzard conditions
are possible.
* WHERE...Jefferson and
Lewis counties.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Friday
to 7 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be
very difficult to impossible. Widespread blowing snow could significantly
reduce visibility.
The hazardous conditions could impact the
morning or evening commute. Strong winds could cause tree damage and
numerous power outages.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS
ACTIONS...Widespread accumulating snow will create dangerous travel conditions.
Submit snow
reports through our website or social media.
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