Roselle, New Jersey

... Winter Storm Watch in effect from Saturday morning through
Sunday morning...

The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a Winter Storm
Watch... which is in effect from Saturday morning through Sunday
morning.

Deepening low pressure over the Atlantic Saturday and Saturday
night will result in the potential for a period of heavy snow and
gusty winds across region. Snowfall accumulations of 5 to 10
inches with wind gusts of up to 35 mph are possible. The greatest
potential for heavy snow and gusty winds will be along the coast
and in the New York City metropolitan area.

It is important to note that the exact track of this system is
still uncertain. A glancing blow with less snow and lighter winds
remains a possibility.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is a potential for significant
snow... sleet... or ice accumulations that may impact travel.
Continue to monitor the latest forecasts.

... Winter storm and blizzard preparedness information...

Winter storm and blizzard watches have been posted for the tri-
state area. This means hazardous winter weather conditions... such
as heavy snow and strong winds... may affect the area in the next
24 to 48 hours... but its occurrence... location and timing are
still uncertain.

Stay tuned to NOAA all hazards weather radio... your local
media... or visit our web site at... weather.Gov/NYC as this watch
may be upgraded to a warning.

Before the storm strikes... be prepared.

At home or work the following items should to be available...

   * flashlights and extra batteries.

   * Canned food and a manual opener... bottled water and essential
     medications.

   * A first aid kit.

   * Sufficient heating fuel.

   * A working fire extinguisher and smoke alarm.

   * Salt and sand.

   * A battery powered radio.

Make sure your pets have plenty of food... water and shelter.

Make sure your vehicle is fully checked and winterized. Carry a
winter storm survival kit including blankets... cell phone... a
flashlight with extra batteries... a shovel and a map.

If you become stranded in your vehicle... ensure the tail pipe is
clear... then stay inside... run the engine 10 minutes each hour for
heat... keep your window open to avoid Carbon monoxide
poisoning... and from time to time exercise body parts to keep
blood circulating and to keep warm. Tie a colored cloth to your
vehicle.

If caught outside... try to stay dry and cover exposed body parts.

For additional information on preparing for winter storms... please
visit... weather.Gov/NYC/winterweather.Html