Snow will taper off and end this morning leading to cloudy conditions this afternoon. Temps nearly steady in the low to mid 30s.
Winds NW at 25 to 40 mph. Winds could occasionally gust over 50 mph.
Chance of snow 80%. Snowfall around one inch.
As of 4 am over 40,000 customers were without power in the state.
If your power goes out be prepared ahead of time:
- Check with your power company for update by phone or on their website.
- Only call 911 for emergencies.
- Use flashlights, instead of candles, as much as possible.
- Never run generators indoors.
- Dress warm, in layers.
- If you lose your heat, close the doors of unused rooms and place towels under the doors. At night, cover windows with shades, extra blankets or sheets.
- Unplug sensitive electronics to protect them from surges when power is restored.
- Know and watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia.
