The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for dozens of counties in Pennsylvania as a storm is expected to bring snow and freezing rain to the state. The advisory is in effect from Wednesday night to Thursday morning and includes a number of counties in south-central Pennsylvania. Forecasters predict less than an inch of snow and up to a quarter-inch of ice accumulation in some areas. Hazardous driving conditions are expected, and the PA Turnpike has issued travel restrictions.
The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for dozens of counties in Pennsylvania ahead of a storm expected to bring snow and freezing rain to many parts of the state. The advisory, which includes Adams, Cumberland, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, York, Perry, Franklin, Mifflin and Juniata Counties, goes into effect at 10 p.m. Wednesday and will last until noon Thursday, the NWS said. The south-central region of Pennsylvania should get less than an inch of snow by 7 a.m.
Thursday, the NWS predicts. Freezing rain is expected to hit the area Wednesday night, with up to a quarter-inch accumulating in some parts. Snow should start before any freezing rain falls, forecasters said. The current forecast for Harrisburg and Lancaster lists snow mainly after 1 p.m., while cities further south, including Gettysburg and York, will have snow starting between 7 and 10 a.m. Forecasters are calling for snow on Wednesday with temperatures in the low 30s before a “wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain overspreads the region” on Wednesday night. By Thursday afternoon the freezing rain should taper off as temperatures jump into the 40s, the NWS said. All snow, freezing rain and sleet should turn to rain by 10 a.m. Thursday in Harrisburg, according to the NWS. Harrisburg, Gettysburg, Lancaster and surrounding areas are predicted to see under 1 inch of snow, but will see as much as a quarter-inch of ice, forecasters said. Current weather models are forecasting between a hundredth of an inch and a tenth of an inch of ice in Harrisburg and Lancaster, but between a tenth of an inch and a quarter of an inch in Gettysburg.Warren, McKean, Potter, Elk, Cameron, Clinton, Centre, Huntingdon, Tioga, Lycoming, Sullivan, Lycoming, Union, Snyder, Montour, Northumberland, Columbia and Schuylkill counties are part of the weather advisory as well. Most of Pennsylvania was listed under the “minor impacts” category, which means “a few inconveniences to daily life” and possibly dangerous driving conditions. A stretch of municipalities in western Pennsylvania, including Somerset, Johnstown and surrounding areas, should see the most ice/freezing rain, according to forecasters. Those areas should see between 1 and 2 inches of snow and between a quarter-inch and half-inch of ice by Thursday morning. The southwestern region was listed to see “moderate impacts” from the winter weather, with hazardous driving conditions and infrastructure closures/disruptions. No parts of the state were listed in the “major” or “extreme” impacts. Erie and nearby municipalities in northwest Pennsylvania are not predicted to see much snow, but will still see up to a quarter-inch of ice, the NWS said.PA Turnpike I-70/76 from the New Stanton exit to the Carlisle exit. At 12:01 a.m. Thursday, additional Tier 2 restrictions will go into effect on the following roadways:Tractors without trailers.Tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded tandem trailers.Enclosed unloaded or lightly loaded cargo delivery trucks/box trucks that meet the definition of a CMV.Tier 4 restrictions will also go into effect at 7 p.m. Wednesday on the following roadways:I-79 from PA Turnpike I-76 to the end of I-79 North.I-80 from I-81 to the New Jersey border.On roadways with Tier 4 restrictions in place, no commercial vehicles are permitted. Additionally, all school buses, commercial buses, motor coaches, motorcycles, RVs/motorhomes and passenger vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers are not permitted on affected roadways while restrictions are in place.For those eager to see a light at the end of the tunnel, keep looking. Two more storms, one on Saturday and another on Tuesday, Deb. 11, are forecast to drop more wintry precipitation across central Pa.Spring in Pa. will be ‘warm, wet’ this year If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation.and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with ou
WINTER WEATHER PENNSYLVANIA SNOW FREEZING RAIN WEATHER ADVISORY TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS PA TURNPIKE
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Winter Weather Threatens to Return to Central Pennsylvania This WeekendWinter weather alerts have ended in central Pennsylvania, but a storm system in the south could bring snow and frigid temperatures back to the region this weekend.
Read more »
Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Dozens of Pennsylvania CountiesThe National Weather Service (NWS) predicts snow and widespread freezing rain for parts of Pennsylvania, prompting a winter weather advisory for dozens of counties. The advisory is in effect from Wednesday night to Thursday afternoon, with most areas expecting less than an inch of snow but a significant amount of ice accumulation.
Read more »
Winter Storm Warnings extended, Winter Weather Advisory added as ice, snow approachFreezing temperatures through the weekend
Read more »
N.J. weather: Winter storm warnings issued for 8 counties expecting heavy snow SundayThe National Weather Service also issued winter weather advisories for parts of 10 New Jersey counties.
Read more »
Bitter Cold Wind Chills to Grip Pennsylvania as Winter Storms RagePennsylvania braces for frigid wind chills as winter storms fueled by a polar vortex sweep across the nation. The extreme cold poses health risks, particularly for vulnerable individuals, and could lead to dangerous travel conditions, power outages, and disruptions to daily life.
Read more »
Winter Storm Brings Snow and Slick Travel Conditions to PennsylvaniaA winter storm moving from western Canada is impacting the Midwest and Northeast US, bringing snow and hazardous travel conditions to Pennsylvania. The storm is expected to bring significant snowfall to the state, with varying amounts depending on location. Multiple counties are under winter storm warnings and advisories due to the potential for heavy snow accumulation and dangerous driving conditions.
Read more »