The nor’easter presently moving through Lincoln County is bringing a more intense snowfall than originally forecast, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
A revised Winter Storm Warning issued by the NWS calls for snowfall rates of 2-3 inches per hour, up from the 1-2 inches originally forecast.
Another factor is that the storm path appears to have altered, changing the duration of intense snowfall. The original forecast called for several hours of intense snowfall in the morning hours. Presently the forecast calls for intense snowfall to continue into the early afternoon.
All of this makes for tough travel as snowplows try to keep up with snowfall accumulation. The Lincoln County Emergency Management Agency (LCEMA) is recommending that residents stay off the roads until the heaviest snowfall passes. (See related story on this website.)
The Lincoln County News website will continue to follow the progress of this event and post any additional information here as soon as it becomes available.