Snow Squall Warning Issued
From
Delaware Water Gap
Sent
Sat, Feb 17 @ 2:59pm
Description
Snow Squall Warning issued February 17 at 2:48PM EST until February 17 at 3:15PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a
* Snow Squall Warning for...
Northeastern Hunterdon County in northwestern New Jersey...
Western Morris County in northern New Jersey...
Southwestern Sussex County in northwestern New Jersey...
Warren County in northwestern New Jersey...
Northeastern Carbon County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
Northeastern Northampton County in eastern Pennsylvania...
* Until 315 PM EST.
* At 247 PM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located over Delaware
Water Gap, or 17 miles southeast of Mount Pocono, moving east at 55
mph.
HAZARD...Flash freeze on roads. Intense bursts of heavy snow and
gusty winds leading to blowing snow and visibility
rapidly falling to less than one-quarter mile. Wind gusts
up to 35 mph.
SOURCE...Radar and webcams.
IMPACT...Dangerous and life-threatening travel conditions are
expected to develop rapidly in the warning area.
This includes the following highways...
Northeast Extension between mile markers 83 and 97.
Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 277 and 314.
Interstate 80 in New Jersey between mile markers 0 and 33.
Interstate 380 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 13.
Locations impacted include...
Newton, Mount Pocono, Hopatcong, East Stroudsburg, Hackettstown,
Tobyhanna, Wharton, Washington, Blairstown, Bangor, Mount Arlington,
Stanhope, Pen Argyl, Netcong, Wind Gap, Belvidere, Harmony, Oxford,
Hope, and Glen Gardner.
Wet roadways will quickly freeze. Black ice will cause roads,
bridges, and overpasses to become slick and dangerous. Slow down and
be prepared for a sudden loss of traction.
Slow Down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are
expected with this dangerous snow squall. Be alert for sudden
whiteout conditions.
Consider avoiding or delaying travel until the snow squall passes
your location. If you must travel, use extra caution and allow extra
time. Rapid changes in visibility and slick road conditions may lead
to accidents.
This notification was posted by Delaware Water Gap. Delaware Water Gap is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
