Monday, February 12, 2024

WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

  


The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Schuylkill County and the surrounding counties.

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches.

* WHERE...The following Pennsylvania counties:
  • Columbia
  • Montour
  • Northumberland
  • Schuylkill
  • Snyder
  • Union
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 1 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Rain will turn to snow overnight. The snow is expected to be heaviest during a 4 to 6 hour period late tonight into mid-morning on Tuesday. Snowfall rates of an inch or more per hour are possible during this period. Snowfall rates this intense would slow travel significantly and make it dangerous during the morning commute.