Special Weather Statement 12/12/2024 02:22 for Pennsylvania areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 12 at 5:22AM EST by NWS State College PA
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 12, 2024 - 2:22am
Expires: 
December 12, 2024 - 3:30am
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 522 AM EST, a band of heavy snow was along a line extending from near Williamsport to Jersey Shore to Lock Haven to 13 miles northeast of Bellefonte and moving east at 40 MPH. LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... Williamsport, Lock Haven, Montoursville, Jersey Shore, Carroll, Lamar, Muncy, Watsontown, Hughesville, Mill Hall, Montgomery, Avis, Dunnstown, Flemington, Duboistown, Castanea, New Columbia, McElhattan, Allenwood, and Elimsport. For those driving on Interstate 80, this includes areas between the Bellefonte and Limestoneville exits, specifically from mile markers 171 to 213. This includes Interstate 180 from mile markers 1 to 29. 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: 
Northern Lycoming; Sullivan; Southern Clinton; Southern Lycoming; Union; Montour; Northumberland
Forcast Office: 
NWS State College PA