Winter Storm Warning Updated
From
Covington Township
Sent
Sun, Feb 22 @ 11:20am
Description
Winter Storm Warning issued February 22 at 11:16AM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and
16 inches. locally up to 20 inches in higher terrain. Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph. Near blizzard conditions possible at
higher elevations of the Poconos to southern Catskills.
* WHERE...In New York, Sullivan County. In Pennsylvania, Lackawanna,
Luzerne, Pike, and Southern Wayne Counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Areas of blowing snow could
significantly reduce visibility down to below one quarter mile.
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty north-northwest winds increase
overnight and persist into Monday morning, which will cause near
whiteout conditions to blowing and drifting snow, especially at
higher elevations. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph through the day
on Monday.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.
In New York,
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.
In Pennsylvania,
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania
Turnpike Commission strongly encourage motorist to heed all travel
restrictions and delay unnecessary travel. Visit www.511pa.com for
the latest travel, roadways, and traffic conditions.
Persons should delay all travel if possible as conditions quickly
deteriorate this evening through Monday morning. If travel is
absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for
sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and
the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.
This notification was posted by Covington Township. Covington Township 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.
