Wednesday, January 25, 2023

2-5 Inches of Snow and Strong Wind Gusts Expected Wednesday in Schuylkill County


The National Weather Service has downgraded their weather alert to a weather advisory for Schuylkill County.
From the National Weather Service:

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 4 PM EST WEDNESDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...Mifflin, Juniata, Union, Snyder, Montour, Northumberland, Columbia, Schuylkill Counties

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 4 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow-covered roads and reduced visibility will make travel very difficult. Gusty winds and heavy wet snow may result in downed trees and power outages. Snow will transition to mixed precipitation during the afternoon and evening.