Blizzard Warning
Extreme
NWS Upton NY
Ends in 1d 0h 56m
NOW
1:22 PM EST, Today
6:00 PM EST, Tomorrow
Alert Description
From Feb 22, Sun, 1:22 PM to Feb 23, Mon, 6:00 PM
* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Additional snow accumulations between
17 and 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Connecticut and southeast New York.
* WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and
blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make
travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. The damaging
winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and
could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult
to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce
visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday
morning and evening commutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snow and strongest winds are
expected tonight into Monday.
Instructions
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel,
have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with
your vehicle. Check local Department of Transportation information
services for the latest road conditions.
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
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 in your
vehicle.
Affected Areas
Southern Fairfield; Southern New Haven; Southern Middlesex; Southern Westchester; New York (Manhattan); Bronx; Richmond (Staten Is.); Kings (Brooklyn); Northwest Suffolk; Southwest Suffolk; Northern Queens; Northern Nassau; Southern Queens; Southern Nassau