Headline:
Snow Squall Warning issued January 1 at 7:51PM EST until January 1 at 8:15PM EST by NWS State College PA
Event:
Snow Squall Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 1, 2025 - 4:51pm
Expires:
January 1, 2025 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 750 PM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line
extending from Altoona to New Enterprise, 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 9 to 41.
This includes the following highways...
Route 22 from near Gallitzin to east of Canoe Creek State Park.
Route 220 from near King on I-99 to near Bellwood on I-99.
Locations impacted include...
Altoona, Hollidaysburg, Roaring Spring, New Enterprise, Martinsburg,
Lakemont, Bellwood, Claysburg, Williamsburg, Duncansville, Dudley,
and Horseshoe Curve.
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; Huntingdon, PA
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA