The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ issued a snow squall warning for the Lehigh Valley today. The warning remained in effect until 4:30 pm and included northwestern Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon, and Monroe counties. Some reported seeing them.
At around 3:40 p.m., a dangerous snow squall was located along a line extending from Flatbrookville to near Hometown, moving southeast at 25 mph, according to the weather service.
Under those conditions travel can quickly become difficult and dangerous within a matter of minutes, according to the NWS. Conditions with near-zero visibility are often associated with intense bursts of heavy snow and gusty winds.
Major highways in the area were also warned.
When snow squall warnings arise, please be very safe and use caution - especially when driving. They are extremely dangerous.
Courtesy National Weather Service
The National Weather Service says if a snow squall warning is issued for your area, avoid or delay motor travel until the squall passes through your location. There truly is no safe place on the highway during a snow squall. However, if you are already in transit and cannot exit the road in time, reduce your speed, turn on your headlights and hazard lights, and allow plenty of distance between you and the car in front of you. It’s also best not to slam on your brakes. With slick/icy roads, this could contribute to the loss of vehicle control and also increase the risk of a chain reaction crash.
Follow weather.gov to get the latest forecasts and warnings before you start your car to travel.
For tips on how to stay safe before, during and after a winter weather, bookmark their Winter Weather Safety page.
Prior to traveling, take steps to prepare your vehicle and have an emergency kit for your car. Bottom line, follow weather.gov to get the latest warnings before you travel this winter.
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