Friday, March 11, 2022

Winter Storm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County for Saturday


The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Schuylkill County for Saturday.
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 5 PM EST SATURDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7
inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.

* WHERE...  This alert includes the counties of Southern Centre, Blair, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata, Southern Clinton, Southern Lycoming, Union, Snyder, Montour, Northumberland, Columbia, Schuylkill-

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light rain will develop after sunset and gradually turn to snow after midnight. The snow will be heaviest between 5 AM EST and noon, but lighter snow may continue for
the rest of the day on Saturday.