Snow Squall Warning Issued
From
Delaware Water Gap
Sent
Sat, Feb 17 @ 3:59pm
Description
Snow Squall Warning issued February 17 at 3:57PM EST until February 17 at 4:45PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ
The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a
* Snow Squall Warning for...
Carbon County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
* Until 445 PM EST.
* At 356 PM EST, a dangerous snow squall was located along a line
extending from near Pecks Pond to near Pond Hill, moving east at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Flash freeze on roads. Intense bursts of heavy snow and
gusty winds leading to blowing snow and rapidly falling
visibility. Wind gusts up to 35 mph.
SOURCE...Radar and webcams.
IMPACT...Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous
within minutes.
This includes the following highways...
Northeast Extension between mile markers 72 and 97.
Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 277 and 314.
Interstate 380 in Pennsylvania between mile markers 0 and 13.
Locations impacted include...
Lehighton, Mount Pocono, East Stroudsburg, Tobyhanna, Palmerton, Jim
Thorpe, Nesquehoning, Wind Gap, Weatherly, Stormville, Werry Lake,
Pocono Pines, Lake Harmony, Skytop, Tannersville, Long Pond,
Kresgeville, Sun Valley, Reeders, and Beltzville State Park.
Wet roadways will quickly freeze. Black ice will cause roads,
bridges, and overpasses to become slick and dangerous. Slow down and
be prepared for a sudden loss of traction.
Slow Down! Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are
expected with this dangerous snow squall. Be alert for sudden
whiteout conditions.
This notification was posted by Delaware Water Gap. Delaware Water Gap is solely responsible for this notification and unless specifically indicated, no other community or individual utilizing Savvy Citizen is sponsoring, responsible for, or endorsing this notification.
