Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Winter Storm Watch

...Winter Storm Watch in effect from Thursday evening through
Friday morning...

The National Weather Service in Indianapolis has issued a Winter
Storm Watch...which is in effect from Thursday evening through
Friday morning.

* Main impact: roads may become impassable due to heavy snow and
drifts...blowing snow may reduce visibility...travel may become
very hazardous.

* Accumulations: snowfall amounts of up to 6 inches are
possible...especially across far northern portions of central
Indiana.

* Timing: rain will change over to all snow during the evening
hours tomorrow night...with this changeover progressing
southward with time.

* Other impacts: a very brief period of freezing rain or sleet may
accompany the changeover to snow. Snow and blowing snow may
linger into the morning rush hour on Friday.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow...sleet...or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

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