Statement as of 4:34 AM EST on January 30, 2010
... Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 1 am EST Sunday...
A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 1 am EST Sunday.
Low pressure over the Gulf Coast states will track northeast
this morning... and will intensify as it rides northeast along the
Carolina coast this afternoon... bringing a significant winter storm
to the warning area.
Snow will continue to overspread the region this morning... and
will become heavy at times during the in the mid-morning hours
Saturday. The snow is expected to mix with sleet... and possibly
freezing rain at times by later this morning... especially over
northeast North Carolina along and south of a line from Jackson to
Currituck.
Total snowfall accumulations will average 8 to 14 inches of snow
across far southern Virginia and northeast North Carolina... with
the highest totals along and west of a line from Emporia to
Wakefield and Williamsburg. Lesser snow totals on the order of 4
to 8 inches are expected towards the Albemarle Sound. Snowfall
accumulations across the Tidewater area of Virginia will average
between 6 and 10 inches of snow.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts and statements regarding
this developing weather situation.
Precautionary/preparedness actions... a Winter Storm Warning is
issued when severe winter weather is expected to occur. Heavy
snow and/or sleet and ice are forecast to accumulate in the
affected areas causing hazardous driving conditions. Those with
travel plans in the warning area are advised to choose an
alternate Route... or should use extreme caution if travel is
unavoidable.
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