Special Weather Statement 01/03/2025 22:54 for New York, Pennsylvania areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued January 4 at 1:54AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 3, 2025 - 10:54pm
Expires: 
January 3, 2025 - 11:45pm
Description: 
HAZARDS...An area 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 154 AM EST, an area of heavy snow was along a line extending from near Rutledgedale to near Montrose and moving southeast at 40 MPH. LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... Lackawaxen, Honesdale, Damascus, Jackson, Shohola, Forest City, Tusten, Waymart, New Milford, and Vandling. This includes the following highway exits... Pennsylvania Interstate 81 between 217 and 223. SAFETY INFO... Use extra caution if you must travel into or through this area 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: 
Sullivan; Susquehanna; Northern Wayne; Pike; Southern Wayne
Forcast Office: 
NWS Binghamton NY