Watch Notice for Mercer County
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Statement as of 3:13 PM EST on February 28, 2009
... Winter Storm Watch remains in effect from Sunday evening
through Monday morning...
A complex area of low pressure was continuing to develop over the
southeastern states. Part of this low will move northeastward and
it should bring a light wintry mix to our region tonight into
Sunday. However... the main low pressure system is forecast to
move off Cape Hatteras Sunday night and there is the potential for
a significant snowfall from Sunday night into Monday. There
continues to be a lot of uncertainty with the computer models as
to the exact track of the low. If the system moves further to the
south or east, then less precipitation will fall. If the system is
further west, then the higher amounts will shift westward as well.
The potential exists for 5 to 9 inches of snow across much of the
watch area with a 4 to 6 inch potential in northeast Maryland and
central and southern Delaware.
Just to the west of the watch area, 4 to 6 inches of snow may fall
in east central Pennsylvania and the Poconos.
Additionally, the wind is expected to become strong and gusty on
Monday, behind the departing storm. Wind gusts could reach 35 mph,
which would cause reduced visibilities in blowing and drifting
snow. Also, the strong wind coupled with temperatures hovering in
the 20s will make for bitter wind chill temperatures on Monday.
The National Weather Service will continue to update forecasts
and statements over the course of the weekend with the latest
information regarding the potential snow event.
Travel could become very hazardous Sunday night into Monday. Please take
this opportunity to make the necessary preparations for a potential
winter storm.
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That's the most recent bit I found. Sounds like it's gonna be just enough to make the Monday morning commute pretty nasty for all of the 9-5ers.
- Justin