Up to 12 inches of snow is possible in higher elevation areas in the Northeast as a winter storm moves into the area this week.
National Weather Service meteorologists have issued a winter storm watch for three northeastern states on Tuesday, advising people in some regions to avoid traveling once snow begins to fall later this week.The weather alerts were issued by the Baltimore, Maryland, and the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, forecast offices, and included alerts for Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland.
The alert also suggested that people in the affected areas considering stocking their vehicle with a winter storm kit should they get stranded. The kit should include tire chains, booster cables, a flashlight, a shovel, blankets, and extra clothing.'Also take water, a first aid kit, and anything else that would help you survive in case you become stranded,' the alert said.At times, visibility could drop to below a quarter mile because of the falling and blowing snow.
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