Alertes en vigueur Carbon

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6and 12 inches above 1,200 feet in elevation and between 1 to 4inches below 1,200 feet in elevation. Winds gusting as high as 35mph.* WHERE...Carbon and Monroe Counties.* WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon.* IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs maydown power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travelcould be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact themorning commute.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could exceed 1 inch per houracross the Pocono Plateau.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water inyour vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions forthe state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.Do not touch downed lines and report any power outages to yourelectric company. Travel is highly discouraged due to slick roadwaysand the possibility of downed trees and power lines.