Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
Issued by the National Weather Service - Missoula, MT
Areas Affected: Southern Clearwater Mountains
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Severe
Certainty: Likely
Alert Sent: Thursday 4:09am PDT
Alert Effective: Thursday 4:09am PDT
Alert Expires: Friday 4:15am PDT (expect updated alert by this time)
Event Onset: Thursday 4:09am PDT
Event Ends: Saturday 11:00am PDT
Issued by: NWS Missoula MT
...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM PDT SATURDAY ABOVE 5000 FEET... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. There is a likelihood of extreme winter storm impacts. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches in the lower elevations and 2 to 5 feet of snow above 5,000 feet. Winds gusting of 40 to 60 mph. * WHERE...Pierce, Highway 11 Pierce to Headquarters, and backcountry mountain areas. * WHEN...Until 11 AM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...For MAJOR winter weather impacts, expect considerable disruptions to normal activities. Dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. Avoid travel in the impacted areas if possible. Widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. For EXTREME winter storm impacts, expect substantial disruptions to normal activities. Extremely dangerous or impossible traveling conditions. Travel in the impacted areas is not advised. Extensive and widespread closures and disruptions to infrastructure may occur. Life saving actions may be needed. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes, especially over higher passes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to your electric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadways and the possibility of downed trees and power lines.
ID: urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.9aa3ec397066e102885e8b5bf77df551e5a6527b.003.1 Codes: IDZ006 Link: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.9aa3ec397066e102885e8b5bf77df551e5a6527b.003.1