The entire Four-State region is now under either a Winter Storm Watch or Winter Storm Warning as a significant winter storm is poised to impact the entire region this weekend. A combination of freezing rain, sleet, and snow can be expected with this event. For more specifics, see the graphic below.
Much of our area will see an extended period of time of sub-freezing temperatures. Right now we are looking at around 60-90 hours of below freezing temperatures across the region. Make sure to finish home preparations before Friday.
It only takes a quarter of an inch of ice accumulations to start bringing down tree branches which could lead to power outages. For reference, some models are showing between a half to one inch of ice accumulation for portions of the area.