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Winter Storm Warning issued December 15 at 4:17AM EST until December 16 at 4:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations less than one inch and ice accumulations up to one quarter of an inch on the ridgetops. * WHERE...Somerset County. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 4 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Isolated power outages and tree damage are possible over the higher terrain. Travel will be difficult.
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Winter Storm Watch issued December 14 at 3:30AM EST until December 16 at 7:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

* WHAT...Freezing rain, mixed with sleet and snow Sunday morning. Ice accumulations of a quarter inch or more possible. Total snow and sleet accumulation less than one inch. * WHERE...Cambria and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
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Special Weather Statement issued December 12 at 4:33AM EST by NWS State College PA

HAZARDS...A band of heavy snow accompanied by winds of up to 30 MPH which can rapidly reduce visibility to less than a quarter of a mile. LOCATION AND MOVEMENT...At 432 AM EST, a band of heavy snow was along a line extending from 30 miles east of Johnsonburg to 20 miles southeast of St. Marys to 19 miles east of DuBois to Clearfield to 11 miles east of Punxsutawney and moving east at 35 MPH. LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... Clearfield, Keating, Philipsburg, Woodland, Curwensville, Hyde, Renovo, Plymptonville, Karthaus, Snow Shoe, North Philipsburg, Clarence, South Renovo, Moshannon, Pine Glen, Monument, Glen Union
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Special Weather Statement issued December 12 at 4:28AM EST by NWS State College PA

HAZARDS...A band of heavy snow accompanied by winds of up to 30 MPH which can rapidly reduce visibility to less than a quarter of a mile. LOCATION AND MOVEMENT...At 427 AM EST, a band of heavy snow was along a line extending from 15 miles southeast of Wellsville to 28 miles west of Wellsboro to 30 miles southeast of Olean to 34 miles southeast of Bradford to 27 miles northeast of Johnsonburg to 10 miles northeast of St. Marys and moving east at 30 MPH. LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... Wellsboro, Wharton, Coudersport, Elkland, Galeton, Westfield, Lawrenceville, Gaines, Keeneyville, Harrison Valley, Cherry
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Special Weather Statement issued December 11 at 3:02AM EST by NWS State College PA

Locally dense fog continues to adversely impact travel across higher elevations and particularly along Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County. This fog is expected to continue through 10 AM this morning, with visibilities one-quarter of a mile and below at higher elevations. If you plan to travel early today, expect rapidly changing conditions and areas of very poor visibility. Motorists are encouraged to increase distance between other vehicles and use low-beam headlights to alert other motorists of your presence.
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Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 6 at 12:59PM EST until December 6 at 8:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional accumulations of a coating to two inches. * WHERE...McKean and Warren Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute.
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Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 6 at 2:31AM EST until December 6 at 8:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 5 inches. * WHERE...McKean and Warren Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. Expect areas of blowing and drifting snow with reduced visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday morning and evening commutes.