Winter Weather Advisory 01/08/2025 17:05 for Pennsylvania areas

Headline: 
Winter Weather Advisory issued January 8 at 8:05PM EST until January 9 at 12:00PM EST by NWS State College PA
Event: 
Winter Weather Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
January 8, 2025 - 5:05pm
Expires: 
January 9, 2025 - 6:45am
Description: 
* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Locally higher amounts will occur on the ridge tops and west-facing slopes. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Cambria and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusting into the 20s will also cause blowing and drifting snow. Wind chills will approach negative 10 degrees.
Instruction: 
Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury. 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