US Edition18 Inches Of Snow Now Possible As Winter Storm Warning Issued In PA
A nor'easter may bring 10 to 18 inches of heavy, wet snow with gusts up to 40 mph, causing hazardous travel and possible power outages, officials warned.
- On Saturday, the National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings for Cambria and Somerset counties, valid from Sunday 1 a.m. until Tuesday 1 a.m., with alerts released at 1:43 p.m. and 1:54 p.m.
- AccuWeather meteorologists say the system will move northward from the Gulf Coast and strengthen rapidly offshore, possibly becoming a bomb cyclone as precipitation changes from rain to snow Sunday night.
- Forecasts cite total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches, with gusts up to 45 mph and snowfall rates exceeding 1 inch per hour, the NWS says.
- The NWS warned travel could be very difficult to impossible, and hazardous conditions might impact Monday commutes as strong winds and snow could down power lines.
- State transport agencies and the NWS emphasize preparing vehicles and following winter driving guidance, urging drivers and residents to delay travel, carry emergency supplies, and heed safety warnings.
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Lehigh Valley cities, towns declare snow emergencies ahead of snow storm
As the forecast for a nor’easter set to slam the Lehigh Valley region worsened, many area municipalities began declaring snow emergencies ahead of the storm. Below is a running list of Lehigh Valley municipalities that have declared snow emergencies, as well as other restrictions. Check back for updates. Bethlehem Township: 6 a.m. Sunday until 6 p.m. Monday Palmer Township: 7 a.m. Sunday until 10 p.m. Monday
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Winter storm warning for Southeast Pa. for Sunday and Monday – may reach 16 inches of snow
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Winter Storm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County; 6–12 Inches of Snow Possible
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Schuylkill County, with significant snowfall and strong winds expected to impact the area Sunday into Monday. The warning is in effect from 5:00 AM Sunday until 1:00 PM EST Monday. What to ExpectForecasters say heavy snow is likely, with total accumulations between 6 and 12 inches possible across Schuylkill County and portions of central Pennsylvania. In addition to the snow, win…
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