Bands of very heavy snow with rates around 2 inches per hour will continue across the region this afternoon. Roads have quickly become snow covered, resulting in very hazardous conditions.

Visibility will be significantly reduced to one quarter of a mile.

Due to heavy wet snow sticking to trees, tree limbs may break or some trees become uprooted especially where temperatures hover near 32 degrees. The result would be additional power outages.

When snowfall rates reach or exceed 1 inch per hour, accumulation on roads quickly become much more efficient and this will make it difficult for road crews to keep up. Travel is not recommended.