Warren, Pennsylvania—Drivers in north-central Pennsylvania may encounter quickly deteriorating road conditions Monday evening as rain turns to snow and wind gusts approach 40 mph.
The National Weather Service in State College has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for sections of north-central Pennsylvania, which will go into effect at 5 p.m. Monday and last until 2 a.m. Tuesday. Forecasters predict 1 to 4 inches of snow, with the most falling throughout the nighttime hours.
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The advisory affects counties such as Warren, McKean, Potter, Elk, Cameron, northern Clinton, Clearfield, and northern Centre. Bradford, Warren, Dubois, St. Marys, Coudersport, Emporium, Clearfield, Philipsburg, and Renovo are among the communities that are expected to be hardest hit.
Meteorologists predict snowfall rates of more than 1 inch per hour this evening as colder air surges in behind a cold front, quickly changing rain to snow. Because the majority of the accumulation will occur after nightfall, roads may get snow-covered quickly.
Wind gusts of up to 40 mph may cause blowing snow and limited visibility on exposed roads, including U.S. Route 6 near Warren and Route 219 near Bradford.
Drivers are advised to slow down, allow extra travel time, and check road conditions before leaving for the evening commute. Conditions in north-central Pennsylvania are expected to progressively improve after 2 a.m. Tuesday as the snow melts.
