Date: Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:17:23 -0500
From: Barry Newton <bnewton at ashcomp.com>
To: WSFA members <WSFAlist at KeithLynch.net>
Subject: [WSFA] New (Terrifying!) Snow numbers for Tues - Wed
Reply-To: WSFA members <WSFAlist at KeithLynch.net>

 From the NWS:

Statement as of 3:04 PM EST on February 08, 2010

... Winter Storm Warning in effect from noon Tuesday to 7 PM EST
Wednesday...

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
Winter Storm Warning for... which is in effect from noon Tuesday
to 7 PM EST Wednesday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in
effect.

* Precipitation type... snow.

* Accumulations... 10 to 20 inches.

* Timing... mid-afternoon Tuesday through Wednesday.

* Temperatures... temperatures near freezing at the onset Tuesday
afternoon. Temperatures will drop into the upper 20s Tuesday
night and Wednesday.

* Winds... light southeasterly winds Tuesday becoming
northwesterly 15 to 25 mph Wednesday.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow are
expected or occurring. The combination of snow and strong winds
will make travel very hazardous.

--
Barry

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