Blizzard watch 2009

Statement as of 9:08 AM EST on December 19, 2009

... Blizzard Warning in effect until 6 PM EST this evening...
... Winter Storm Warning now in effect from 6 PM this evening to
6 am EST Sunday...

The National Weather Service in Sterling Virginia has issued a
Blizzard Warning... which is in effect until 6 PM EST this
evening. The Winter Storm Warning is now in effect from 6 PM this
evening to 6 am EST Sunday.

* Precipitation type... snow.

* Accumulations... heavy snow with accumulations of 12 to 22
inches through tonight.

* Timing... snow will continue through early Sunday morning. Snow
will be heaviest between 8 am and 6 PM today.

* Temperatures... upper 20s to lower 30s through the event... low
to mid 30s in coastal southern Maryland.

* Winds... 15 to 25 mph... with gusts up to 40 mph during the day
today.

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.

A Winter Storm Warning means significant amounts of snow...
sleet... and ice are expected or occurring. Strong winds are also
possible. This will make travel very hazardous or impossible.