UPDATE: A winter weather alert has been issued for Central Pennsylvania, with snow expected to impact travel until 8 a.m. today. The National Weather Service confirmed that accumulating wet snow will affect numerous counties, including Northern Clinton, Northern Centre, Southern Centre, Northern Lycoming, Southern Clinton, and Southern Lycoming, as well as Clearfield, Blair, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata, Sullivan, Union, Snyder, Montour, Northumberland, Columbia, and Schuylkill counties.
A compact but potent upper-level disturbance is moving from South-Central PA toward the Southern Poconos, bringing a significant period of snow during the early to mid-morning hours. Snowfall is forecast to taper off west of Interstate 99 between 4 and 5 a.m., but will remain concentrated across the Middle Susquehanna Valley and Western Poconos from 5 to 8 a.m..
The National Weather Service cautions that untreated roads may become slick, leading to hazardous driving conditions. Snow accumulations on colder, grassy surfaces could reach 1 to 2 inches, which will likely impact the morning commute for many residents.
Travelers are urged to use extra caution during this time.
“Slow down and allow plenty of stopping distance between you and the vehicle ahead. Avoid braking suddenly,”
officials advise.
This brief bout of winter weather is expected to disrupt commutes across portions of Central PA, particularly southeast of a line drawn from Altoona to State College and Williamsport. Residents should prepare for slushy conditions that could lead to accidents.
Stay tuned for updates as this weather system progresses.
