Thursday, March 1, 2018

Winter Storm Watch Issued for the High Elevations of Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Schuylkill County.

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of more than 6 inches are possible, mainly in the higher elevations.

* WHERE...Higher elevations of Columbia and Schuylkill Counties.

* WHEN...Precipitation should transition to snow Friday morning and will continue through Friday evening.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions, including during the morning and evening commutes on Friday. Strong winds and wet, heavy snow may cause tree branches to fall, possibly resulting in scattered power outages. Significant reductions in visibility are possible.