Headline:
Snow Squall Warning issued January 3 at 4:31PM EST until January 3 at 5:15PM EST by NWS State College PA
Event:
Snow Squall Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
January 3, 2025 - 1:31pm
Expires:
January 3, 2025 - 2:15pm
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...
Eastern Cambria County in central Pennsylvania...
West central Huntingdon County in central Pennsylvania...
* Until 515 PM EST.
* At 431 PM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line
extending from near Blandburg to Salix-Beauty Line Park, moving
southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...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 20 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous
within minutes.
This includes Interstate 99 from mile markers 5 to 42.
Locations impacted include...
Altoona, Huntingdon, Hollidaysburg, Roaring Spring, New Enterprise,
Martinsburg, Lakemont, Everett, Bellwood, Cresson, Gallitzin, and
Claysburg.
Instruction:
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