A Winter Storm Warning is active for 2026-02-21 (effective 2026-02-21T03:27-05:00 to 2026-02-22T04:00-05:00) calling for heavy snow (8–16 in.), gusts to 40 mph, blowing/drifting and possible whiteout conditions — travel could be very difficult to impossible. Although the hourly/daily forecast here shows low precipitation and milder daytime temperatures, the active warning indicates hazardous conditions and should be prioritized.
- 01 Active Winter Storm Warning in effect 2026-02-21T03:27-05:00 through 2026-02-22T04:00-05:00 included in the provided data.
- 02 Warning text forecasts heavy snow accumulations 8–16 inches and snowfall rates possibly exceeding 2 in/hr — conditions that can make roads impassable.
- 03 Gusts up to 40 mph noted in the warning, increasing risk of blowing/drifting snow and whiteout/crosswind hazards.
- 04 The warning explicitly states travel could be very difficult to impossible and could impact morning and evening commutes.
- 05 Contradiction in the provided hourly/daily forecast (mostly sunny, low POPs, daytime highs near 47°F) creates uncertainty about timing/intensity of the storm — visibility data and current road conditions are not provided.
Avoid travel if possible for the warning period (effective 03:27 EST 2026-02-21 to 04:00 EST 2026-02-22). If you must travel: morning (safer window per hourly forecast, if warning conditions are not occurring): 08:00–10:00 local; evening (safer window per hourly forecast): 17:00–19:00 local. Note: these windows are only relatively calmer per the hourly data — if the Winter Storm Warning conditions are realized (heavy snow, whiteouts), do not drive.