Pelham Police warn on roads; NWS updates forecast with increased snow accumulations of 4-6 inches

November 15, 2018

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From the Pelham Police Department: “Hazardous travel conditions continue due to the snow. DPW is addressing primary roadways.  Please use 911 for emergencies only.”

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service New York NY
1229 PM EST Thu Nov 15 2018

Southern Westchester-
Including the cities of Yonkers, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon,
and White Plains
1229 PM EST Thu Nov 15 2018

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to
  6 inches expected. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour
  possible. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...Southern Westchester County.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The
  hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute. Gusty
  winds could bring down tree branches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Warning for snow means severe winter weather
conditions will make travel very hazardous or impossible. If you
must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food and water in your
vehicle in case of an emergency.

Check local Department of Transportation information services for
the latest road conditions.