URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
421 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024
.A complex storm system will cause light snow later today and during
the first part of the night. Stronger snow showers and some heavy
squalls are expected in the second half of the night. Then, lake
effect snow bands will kick in on Thursday. A break in snowfall
accumulations could occur Thursday morning for areas south of
Interstate 80, but the snow will pick back up again later in the
day. The lake effect will continue through Friday night across for
the northern Alleghenies.
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Clearfield-Cambria-Somerset-
Including the cities of Clearfield, Johnstown, Somerset, and
DuBois
421 AM EST Wed Dec 4 2024
...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 PM
EST FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph.
* WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, and Somerset Counties.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. Strong winds could cause
extensive damage to trees and power lines.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A lull in the snowfall is expected Thursday
morning, but the snow will pick up in intensity again later in the
day.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
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