Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued December 12 at 5:30AM EST by NWS State College PA
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
December 12, 2024 - 2:30am
Expires:
December 12, 2024 - 3:15am
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 529 AM EST, a band of heavy snow was along
a line extending from 16 miles southwest of Wellsboro to 21 miles
northwest of Jersey Shore to 15 miles northwest of Lock Haven to 17
miles north of Bellefonte to 18 miles east of Clearfield and moving
east at 35 MPH.
LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE...
Lock Haven, Jersey Shore, Mill Hall, Blossburg, Avis, Dunnstown,
Flemington, Castanea, Snow Shoe, Blanchard, Clarence, McElhattan,
Moshannon, Monument, Glen Union, Waterville, Ralston, Cedar Run,
Cammal, and Trout Run.
For those driving on Interstate 80, this includes areas between the
Woodland and Milesburg exits, specifically between mile markers 132
and 134, and from mile markers 143 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:
Northern Clinton; Clearfield; Northern Centre; Southern Centre; Tioga; Northern Lycoming; Southern Clinton; Southern Lycoming
Forcast Office:
NWS State College PA