Special Weather Statement Issued
From
South Williamsport
Sent
Tue, Dec 30 @ 6:04am
Description
Special Weather Statement issued December 30 at 5:58AM EST by NWS State College PA
Strong west-northwest winds and moisture streaming off the
relatively warmer waters of the Great Lakes will generate narrow,
slowly-meandering bands of briefly heavy lake effect snow. These
snow bands will impact portions of I-99 in Blair and Centre
County between mile markers 15 and 85, I-80 between mile marker
138 and 193, as well as roadways in Huntingdon, Cameron, Clinton,
Mifflin, Lycoming Tioga, Sullivan and Potter counties for the
next several hours.
Bands of lake effect snow can quickly reduce visibility and cause
rapid accumulations of snow greater than one inch per hour. The
reduced traction and blinding visibility of a snow band can make
travel very dangerous very quickly.
Use extra caution if you must travel this morning. If you encounter
bands of heavy snow, slow down, turn on your hazard lights and
consider exiting the highway. Rapid changes in visibility and
potentially slick roads may lead to accidents. Allow plenty of
stopping distance between you and the vehicle ahead. Avoid
braking suddenly.
This notification was posted by South Williamsport. South Williamsport 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.
