Winter Storm Warning Updated
From
Conewago Township
Sent
Sun, Jan 25 @ 5:04am
Description
Winter Storm Warning issued January 25 at 5:01AM EST until January 26 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA
...MAJOR WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA THROUGH
MONDAY MORNING...
.A large area of snowfall is expected to continue across the
Mid-Atlantic through Monday morning with significant snowfall
expected across all of central Pennsylvania. Snowfall rates
exceeding one inch per hour are expected with rates potentially
exceeding two inches per hour in the heaviest snow this morning and
afternoon. Ice and sleet is possible south of the Pennsylvania
Turnpike this afternoon and evening. In addition to the significant
snow accumulations, very cold temperatures are expected through the
end of the week with periods of sub-zero wind chills likely at times.
* WHAT...Heavy snow, mixing with or possibly changing to sleet this
afternoon and evening, especially south of the Turnpike. Total
snow and sleet accumulations between 9 and 12 inches, possibly
topped by light glazing of ice.
* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread
and prolonged travel disruptions are expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow is expected to be heavy at times today
with accumulation rates of one to two inches per hour at times.
Snow may mix with or even change to sleet near and south of the
Pennsylvania Turnpike this afternoon and evening, which may cut
down on total snow accumulations. Frigid temperatures and wind
chills are expected during and after the winter storm. Some
blowing and drifting snow is possible.
Consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution
if travel is absolutely necessary.
This notification was posted by Conewago Township. Conewago Township 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.
