Alertes en vigueur Eastern Tucker

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 18inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.* WHERE...Eastern Tucker County.* WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Saturday.* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, willlikely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weightof snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could causesporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult toimpossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Fridaycommute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Persons should consider delaying all travel. If travel is absolutelynecessary, drive with extreme caution. Consider taking a winterstorm kit along with you, including such items as tire chains,booster cables, flashlight, shovel, blankets and extra clothing.Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would helpyou survive in case you become stranded.Please report snow or ice accumulations by calling 412-262-1988,posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter@NWSPittsburgh.