Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 12 at 4:33AM EST by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 12, 2024 - 1:33am
Expires:
December 12, 2024 - 2:30am
Description:
HAZARDS...A band of heavy snow accompanied by winds of up to 30 MPH
which can rapidly reduce visibility to less than a quarter of a mile.
LOCATION AND MOVEMENT...At 432 AM EST, a band of heavy snow was along
a line extending from 30 miles east of Johnsonburg to 20 miles
southeast of St. Marys to 19 miles east of DuBois to Clearfield to 11
miles east of Punxsutawney and moving east at 35 MPH.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
Clearfield, Keating, Philipsburg, Woodland, Curwensville, Hyde,
Renovo, Plymptonville, Karthaus, Snow Shoe, North Philipsburg,
Clarence, South Renovo, Moshannon, Pine Glen, Monument, Glen Union,
Tamarack, Lecontes Mills, and Kettle Creek State Park.
For those driving on Interstate 80, this includes areas between the
Penfield and Milesburg exits, specifically from mile markers 113 to
151.
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:
Elk; Cameron; Northern Clinton; Clearfield; Northern Centre; Northern Lycoming
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA