
Are you ready for it? The first winter storm is headed our way for Thursday, and like most of the first-storm panics, you can expect it to cause a mess around our area. Storm watches and advisories have already been issued covering most of the state in anticipation of the storm, which forecasters expect to bring anywhere from 2” – 4” of snow, with a chance for higher amounts in some areas. The bulk of the storm is expected to hit the area in the afternoon, and become strong quickly, lasting overnight in to early Friday morning. That means the Thursday afternoon and evening driving conditions are going to be quite nasty. Icy conditions will be a major concern as well, not only on the roadways but on sidewalks and other areas that free quickly. Take caution when walking your dogs tomorrow, and it’s a good idea to limit outside time during the height of the storm. We’ll be paying close attention to the developments all day tomorrow and will post updates to our social media feeds as needed.