Full Notification

* WHAT...For the Blizzard Warning, blizzard conditions expected at times. For the Winter Weather Advisory, pockets of lingering mainly light snow. Additional snow accumulations mainly between 1 and 3 inches, most of which which fall through tonight. Northwest winds gusting 25 to 35 MPH into this evening, but decreasing to only 10 to 20 MPH late tonight through Tuesday.

* WHERE...Merrick, Nance, Polk, York, and Hamilton Counties.

* WHEN...For the Blizzard Warning, until midnight CST tonight. For the Winter Weather Advisory, from midnight tonight to 6 PM CST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions for post-Christmas travel. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility before winds diminish. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow, mainly before midnight tonight.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts will gradually drop under 35 MPH tonight, allowing the Blizzard Warning to be replaced by a Winter Weather Advisory.

* AFFECTED AREAS: NANCE ... MERRICK ... POLK ... HAMILTON ... YORK

Instructions:

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds are likely. This will lead to whiteout conditions, making travel extremely dangerous. Do not travel. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay in your vehicle.