恶劣天气预警

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We begin with a weather alert. 首先来看一条天气预警。

Environment officials have issued a winter storm warning for the region, 环保及气象部门已对该地区发布了冬季暴风雪预警，

in effect until tomorrow morning. 预警将一直持续到明天早上。

Up to twenty centimetres of snow is expected, 预计积雪最厚可达20厘米，

along with strong winds and poor visibility. 同时还会伴有大风，能见度也会很差。

Authorities are urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel and to keep an emergency kit on hand. 官方提醒居民尽量避免不必要的外出，并提前准备好应急包。

Schools across the area have announced closures for tomorrow, 该地区的学校已相继通知明天停课，

and several bus routes may be cancelled. 多条公交线路也可能会停运。

Officials say road crews are on standby and will work through the night to clear the main roads. 有关部门表示，道路清雪人员已经随时待命，并将通宵作业清理主要道路。

If you must go out, 如果您必须出门，

drivers are reminded to slow down and to leave extra space. 提醒驾驶人员一定要放慢车速，拉大跟车距离。

Power outages are also possible, 另外还可能会出现停电，

so residents are advised to charge their phones in advance. 建议大家提前把手机充满电。

The storm is expected to move out of the area by late tomorrow afternoon. 预计这场暴风雪将在明天傍晚前后离开该地区。

We'll bring you updates as conditions change. 有最新情况，我们会随时为您跟进报道。