Statement as of 4:52 AM EST on February 10, 2006
... Blizzard watch in effect from Saturday afternoon through
Sunday morning...
The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a blizzard
watch... which is in effect from Saturday afternoon through Sunday
morning.
Snow will begin during Saturday afternoon... and become heavy at times
Saturday night. Northeast winds will also increase Saturday night to
25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph... causing blizzard conditions
along with considerable blowing and drifting of snow.
By the time the snow ends Sunday morning... accumulations should
average 8 to 12 inches... with locally higher amounts possible.
The highest totals are most likely to occur in and near New York
City... and across western Long Island.
A blizzard watch means there is a potential for falling and or
blowing snow with strong winds and extremely poor visibilities.
This can lead to whiteout conditions and make travel very dangerous.
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 4:54 am EST on February 10, 2006
... Winter storm and blizzard preparedness information...
Winter storm and blizzard watches have been posted for the tri-state
area. This means hazardous winter weather conditions... such as heavy
snow... and winds of 35 mph or higher in coastal sections with snow and
blowing snow reducing visibility to less than 1/4 mile for at least 3
hours... may occur in the next 24 to 48 hours... but their
occurrence... location and timing are still uncertain.
Stay tuned to NOAA all hazards weather radio... your local media... or
visit our web site at weather.Gov/NYC as these watches may be
upgraded to warnings.