WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY ISSUED FOR SCHUYLKILL COUNTY
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for late Friday/Early Saturday for Schuylkill County.
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY...
* WHAT...Wet snow changing to mixed precipitation expected. Total
snow and sleet accumulations of a coating to around one inch.
Winds gusting as high as 40 mph on the ridges.
* WHERE...Southern Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Columbia
and Schuylkill Counties.
* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 1 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the evening commute. Strong winds
could cause damage to trees and power lines, leading to power
outages.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Ice amounts will be highest in the higher
terrain. Winds will increase this afternoon and evening as
temperatures warm above freezing. Lingering ice on trees and
powerlines may increase the risk for power outages as winds
increase.
Photo from the National Weather Service of expected snow totals.
