Special Weather Statement 01/01/2025 19:52 for Pennsylvania areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued January 1 at 10:52PM EST by NWS State College PA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 1, 2025 - 7:52pm
Expires: 
January 1, 2025 - 8:45pm
Description: 
HAZARDS...A band of heavy snow accompanied by winds of up to 30 MPH which can rapidly reduce visibility to less than one mile. LOCATION AND MOVEMENT...At 1046 PM EST, a band of heavy snow showers was along a line from just north of Coudersport, to southeast to just northeast of Williamsport. The snow showers were moving southeast at 35 MPH. THIS BAND OF HEAVY SNOW WILL BE NEAR... Genesee around 1100 PM EST. Harrison Valley and Galeton around 1105 PM EST. Westfield, Leetonia, and Leonard Harrison State Park around 1110 PM EST. Wellsboro, Morris, and English Center around 1115 PM EST. Mansfield, Blossburg, and Covington around 1120 PM EST. Ralston and Ogdensburg around 1125 PM EST. This includes route 6 and Interstate 15. SAFETY INFO... Use extra caution if you must travel into or through this band of heavy snow. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads may lead to accidents. Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations. Be prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Slow down and allow extra time to reach your destination.
Area Description: 
Potter; Tioga; Northern Lycoming; Sullivan; Southern Lycoming; Columbia
Forcast Office: 
NWS State College PA