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Thread #147760   Message #3429143
Posted By: maeve
31-Oct-12 - 09:51 PM
Thread Name: BS: Storm warnings-east coast US ['Sandy']
Subject: RE: BS: Storm warnings-east coast US ['Sandy']
I've been looking for information regarding those within the storm's path who are dealing with snow as well as cold and power outages. Here's one report excerpt:

"ELKINS, W.Va. (AP) — Wet snow and high winds spinning off the edge of superstorm Sandy spread blizzard conditions over parts of West Virginia and neighboring Appalachian states Tuesday, shutting one interstate as trucks and cars bogged down and knocking out power to many.

The National Weather Service said a foot and more of snow was reported in lower elevations of West Virginia, where most towns and roads are. High elevations in the mountains were getting more than two feet and a blizzard warning for more than a dozen counties was in effect until Wednesday afternoon.

At least 236,000 customers were without power in West Virginia early Tuesday. " http://hosted2.ap.org/OREUG/topstories/Article_2012-10-30-Superstorm-Snow/id-ed09e7011cd04bdcb1f73cceb56dd191