As a Commercial Pilot who's logged well over 2000 hours of flight time I know weather, and I know this is shaping up to be a big one folks..Call in sick now, baton down the hatches, and brace yourselves for a 3 day weekend by the fire watching sports, movies or tv shows..
ATENTION EVERYONE- ATTENTION EVERYONE
- This just came off my printer
Statement as of 8:36 PM MST on February 2, 2012
Winter Storm Warning!
... Winter Storm Warning is in effect until 11:03 PM MST
Friday...
* timing... snow will rapidly develop early this evening and
continue through Friday night. Heavy snow will
develop later this evening and continue through Friday... then
gradually decrease by Friday night.
* Snow accumulations... total accumulations of 14 to 24 inches
can be expected.
* Winds/visibility... northeast 10 to 20 mph. Visibilities will
be poor at times in areas of heavier snowfall and blowing
snow.
* Impacts... snow and blowing snow may make travel difficult
later tonight through Friday evening.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
Travel conditions will be hazardous tonight through Friday night
as roads will become snowpacked and icy. If you must travel...
keep extra food... water... a flashlight... shovel....I phone..... beer....marijuana and dry clothing in your
vehicle. If you get stranded... stay with your vehicle and wait
for help to arrive.
