Blizzard Warning

Statement as of 7:46 AM EST on February 10, 2010

... Blizzard Warning now in effect until 7 PM EST this evening...
... Winter Storm Warning is cancelled...

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has cancelled the Winter Storm Warning. The Blizzard Warning is now in effect until 7 PM EST this evening.

* Precipitation type... snow.

* Accumulations... 10 to 20 inches.

* Timing... snow will continue through this evening. Heaviest snowfall is expected this morning through early afternoon.

* Temperatures... mid and upper 20s.

* Winds... winds will become northwest increasing to 20 to 30 mph with gusts around 45 mph. Blowing and drifting snow will reduce visibilities to a quarter mile or less at times producing blizzard conditions.

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.


Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions... making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel... have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded... stay with your vehicle.