Alert: Winter Storm Warning, Clark and Garwood Schools to Have Early Dismissal on Friday

A winter storm watch is now in effect from 3 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday for our area, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). Predicted snow accumulations are 6 to 10 inches.

Snow early on Friday is forecast to change to rain during the daylight hours, then back to heavy snow late in the day on Friday and into the evening. A snowfall rate of one to two inches an hour may happen during the heaviest snowfall.

Winds of 30 to 40 mph will produce drifts as well. There is also a small chance of a thunderstorm during the storm. Expect temperatures in the 25 to 30 degree range.

Clark Police have issued the following Nixle alert regarding the storm: "Advisory: a winter snow storm will be blanketing Clark Twsp late tonight into Sat Morning please drive safely if you must drive schools have 1/2 day"

Clark and Garwood schools have already declared an early dismissal for tomorrow.

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