Foot of Snow Possible for Nashua in Winter Storm Jonas

NASHUA, NH — Winter Storm Jonas could drop up to a foot or more of snow of Nashua this weekend.

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Preliminary forecasts say Nashua will get hit with up to a foot of snow or more Saturday. Other models say Nashua will get 4 to 8 inches.

The snow will start Saturday morning and should last through Sunday morning. Major travel delays are likely Friday night into Saturday.

It’s part of a huge storm that will hit from Washington, D.C., in the south up to Maine. The Weather Channel named it Winter Storm Jonas. West Virginia is expected to receive 3 feet of snow.

Meanwhile, Nashua saw wind chill values plummet near subzero territory Tuesday morning as wind gusts hit 45 mph. Wednesday’s weather will be similar.

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These are some winter survival tips:

1. Weatherproof your home: Insulate walls and the attic, caulk and weather-strip doors and windows, have your chimney or flue inspected every year and install a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector in your home.
2. Prepare yourself for exposure to winter weather: Dress warmly and limit exposure to the cold to prevent frostbite and avoid getting wet to prevent hypothermia.
3. Make sure your car is ready for travel: Check antifreeze level and have radiator system serviced, replace worn tires and check tire air pressure, keep gas tank full to avoid ice in tank and fuel lines, and make a winter emergency kit to keep in your car.
4. Pets: Bring pets indoors as temperatures drop and never leave lit candles or other flames unattended.
5. If power lines are down, call your local utility and emergency services: If power lines fall on your car, warn people not to touch the car or power lines.

Photo: The Weather Channel