WHAT TO EXPECT
WEATHER:
The type of precipitation in a winter
storm can vary from intermient
flurries to blizzard conditions,
freezing rain and ice. Precipitation
type is entirely reliant on the
temperature through several layers
of the atmosphere, and the timing of
temperature changes.
IMPACTS:
Cities, states and even regions of
the country can be virtually shut
down by winter storms. White-
out conditions cause havoc on the
roads. Travel can be affected when
ice or snow block roadways or cause
accidents. Electric service can be
disrupted when trees laden with
snow or ice fall on power lines. Water
pipes can freeze and burst.
