A complex storm system will cause light snow later today and during
the first part of the night. Stronger snow showers and some heavy
squalls are expected in the second half of the night. Then, lake
effect snow bands will kick in on Thursday. A break in snowfall
accumulations could occur Thursday morning for areas south of
Interstate 80, but the snow will pick back up again later in the
day. The lake effect will continue through Friday night across for
the northern Alleghenies.
* WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3
inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE…Northern Lycoming, Sullivan, and Tioga Counties.
* WHEN…From 4 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Thursday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow
could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Scattered snow showers with minor
accumulations may continue through Friday evening, but a
significant decrease in snow accumulations will start Thursday
morning.