Tag: blizzard

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Blizzard Warning issued February 19 at 12:23PM AKST until February 20 at 6:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...St Lawrence Island. * WHEN...Until 6 PM AKST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 30 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
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Blizzard Warning issued February 19 at 5:55PM MST until February 22 at 5:00AM MST by NWS Great Falls MT

* WHAT...Ground blizzard conditions expected. Total new snow accumulations up to one inch near the Continental Divide. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Glacier National Park and adjacent foothills and plains. * WHEN...From 5 AM Thursday to 5 AM MST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Significant reductions in visibility and the potential for impassable roadways due to blowing and drifting snow, most notably on US Hwy 2 and any road across the Blackfeet Nation. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...While increasing temperatures are expected over the next couple days, which will ultimately limit the potential for blowing snow, there will be a window
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Blizzard Warning issued February 18 at 11:47AM AKST until February 19 at 3:00PM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...St Lawrence Island. * WHEN...Until 3 PM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 40 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes.
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Blizzard Warning issued February 18 at 11:47AM AKST until February 19 at 3:00AM AKST by NWS Fairbanks AK

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Norton Sound and Nulato Hills. * WHEN...Until 3 AM AKST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
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Blizzard Warning issued February 16 at 11:48PM EST until February 17 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Higher Elevations of Fayette and Higher Elevations of Westmoreland Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Preston, Eastern Tucker, and Western Tucker Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and damage power lines.
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Blizzard Warning issued February 16 at 9:07PM EST until February 17 at 3:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions, mainly along Laurel Ridge over Western Somerset County. Additional snow accumulations 1 to 3 inches, with the heaviest amounts along Laurel Ridge. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Somerset County. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected, mainly over the ridges of Western Somerset County, making travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Conditions will gradually improve late tonight and Monday.
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Blizzard Warning issued February 16 at 6:56PM EST until February 17 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Higher Elevations of Fayette and Higher Elevations of Westmoreland Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Preston, Eastern Tucker, and Western Tucker Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
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Blizzard Warning issued February 16 at 9:05PM EST until February 17 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Garrett County. In West Virginia, Western Grant and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...Until 3 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
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Blizzard Warning issued February 15 at 10:48PM EST until February 17 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Preston and Eastern Tucker Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 3 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines.
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Blizzard Warning issued February 15 at 6:58PM EST until February 17 at 3:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 to 65 mph. * WHERE...Garrett County. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 3 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Strong winds could cause extensive damage to trees and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...On Sunday, a rapid freeze is possible as temperatures quickly drop during the afternoon and evening; visibility will