Winter Weather Advisory 01/02/2025 23:49 for Pennsylvania areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 3 at 2:49AM EST until January 4 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 2, 2025 - 11:49pm
Expires: 
January 3, 2025 - 7:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 7 inches, with the highest amounts on the ridgetops west of Somerset and Johnstown. Winds gusting as high as 45mph Friday night and Saturday. * WHERE...Cambria and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An enhancement to the snowfall will occur between 6 AM EST and Noon on Friday as a fast-moving storm passes through. Snowfall rates during that time may peak around 1 inch per hour.
Instruction: 
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
Area Description: 
Cambria; Somerset
Forcast Office: 
NWS State College PA