Headline:
Snow Squall Warning issued January 1 at 7:31PM EST until January 1 at 8:15PM EST by NWS State College PA
Event:
Snow Squall Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 1, 2025 - 4:31pm
Expires:
January 1, 2025 - 5:15pm
Description:
The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a
* Snow Squall Warning for...
Northeastern Bedford County in south central Pennsylvania...
Blair County in central Pennsylvania...
East central Cambria County in central Pennsylvania...
Western Huntingdon County in central Pennsylvania...
* Until 815 PM EST.
* At 730 PM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line
extending from Gallitzin to St. Clairsville, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Flash freeze on roads. Intense bursts of heavy snow.
Gusty winds leading to blowing snow and visibility
rapidly falling to less than one-quarter mile. Wind gusts
up to 35 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous
within minutes.
This includes Interstate 99 from mile markers 4 to 41.
Locations impacted include...
Altoona, Hollidaysburg, Roaring Spring, New Enterprise, Martinsburg,
Lakemont, Bellwood, Cresson, Gallitzin, Claysburg, Williamsburg, and
Duncansville.
Instruction:
Wet roadways will quickly freeze. Black ice will cause roads,
bridges, and overpasses to become slick and dangerous. Slow down and
be prepared for a sudden loss of traction.
Slow Down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are
expected with this dangerous snow squall. Be alert for sudden
whiteout conditions.
Area Description:
Bedford, PA; Blair, PA; Cambria, PA; Huntingdon, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA