FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY...BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM FRIDAY TO 1 PM EST
SUNDAY...
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations of
2 to 4 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. Blizzard conditions will develop late Friday
afternoon lasting into Sunday morning.
* WHERE...Jefferson county.
* WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 1 PM EST Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel will be extremely difficult to impossible.
Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.
Strong winds could cause tree damage and numerous power outages.
The bitter wind chills as low as 10 below zero could cause
frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Strong winds will cause significant blowing and drifting snow,
frequently reducing visibilities to zero. Travel is strongly
discouraged. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with
you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.
