Alert archive / Pennsylvania / Winter Storm Warnings in 2020
Winter Storm Warning 2, NWS State College, PA
NWS State College, PA issued this winter storm warning at Nov 30, 2020, 1:08 PM EST for Warren County, Pennsylvania. It took effect at Dec 1, 2020, 12:00 AM EST. It was in force for 31 hr. 8 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The counties it named, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Nov 30, 2020, 1:08 PM EST (18:08 UTC)
- In effect from
- Dec 1, 2020, 12:00 AM EST
- Expired
- Dec 2, 2020, 7:08 AM EST
- In force
- 31 hr
- Issued by
- NWS State College, PA
County Warren County, PA
The radar
The Buffalo radar (KBUF), 134 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:12 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 0.6 | Warren, PA | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION WRRP1 WARREN. |
| Dec 1, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 1.2 | 4 Sse Sugar Grove, PA | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION CVWP1 CHANDLERS VALLEY. |
| Dec 1, 4:56 PM EST | SNOW 5 | 1 Nw Youngsville, PA | |
| Dec 1, 4:56 PM EST | SNOW 5 | 1 Nw Youngsville, PA | |
| Dec 1, 5:02 PM EST | SNOW 10.5 | 1 Ssw Columbus, PA | |
| Dec 1, 5:02 PM EST | SNOW 10.5 | 1 Ssw Columbus, PA | |
| Dec 2, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 10.7 | Warren, PA | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION WRRP1 WARREN. |
| Dec 2, 7:00 AM EST | SNOW 11.5 | 4 Sse Sugar Grove, PA | CO-OP OBSERVER STATION CVWP1 CHANDLERS VALLEY. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The nearest sounding before it
Buffalo Intl Airport, NY (KBUF), launched 12:00Z, 6.1 hours before the alert went out and 133 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 0 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- No buoyant parcel
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1754 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 49 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 85 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 178 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
497 WWUS41 KCTP 301808 WSWCTP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 108 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 PAZ004-010500- /O.UPG.KCTP.WW.Y.0016.201201T0500Z-201202T1700Z/ /O.NEW.KCTP.WS.W.0002.201201T0500Z-201202T1700Z/ Warren- Including the city of Warren 108 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches in most locations, with 10-14 inches possible across the northwest corner of the county near Columbus and Bear Lake. * WHERE...Warren County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will be steady Monday night and Tuesday, but gradually transition to lake effect snow showers later Tuesday into Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel as significant winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. Call 5 1 1 or visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway and traffic conditions. To report snow or ice, post to the NWS State College Facebook page, use Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or visit weather.gov/ctp. && $$ PAZ024-033-010500- /O.CON.KCTP.WW.Y.0016.201201T0500Z-201202T1200Z/ Cambria-Somerset- Including the cities of Johnstown and Somerset 108 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches with 6 to 8 inches on the ridges to the west of Route 219. Winds gusting into the 30s at times late Tuesday into Wednesday. * WHERE...Somerset and Cambria Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will be heaviest Tuesday and the first half of Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorists to adjust speeds based on driving conditions as winter weather impacts will include snow covered roads and limited visibility. Call 5 1 1 or visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway and traffic conditions. To report snow or ice, post to the NWS State College Facebook page, use Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or visit weather.gov/ctp. && $$ PAZ005-010-017-010500- /O.CON.KCTP.WW.Y.0016.201201T0900Z-201202T1700Z/ McKean-Elk-Clearfield- Including the cities of Bradford, St. Marys, Ridgway, DuBois, and Clearfield 108 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO NOON EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches with the highest amounts on the ridges and crest of Interstate 80 to the west of a Karthaus to Clearfield and Grampian line. * WHERE...McKean, Elk and Clearfield Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to noon EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will likely be heaviest Tuesday and the first half of Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorists to adjust speeds based on driving conditions as winter weather impacts will include snow covered roads and limited visibility. Call 5 1 1 or visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway and traffic conditions. To report snow or ice, post to the NWS State College Facebook page, use Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or visit weather.gov/ctp. && $$
5 follow-up statements
677 WWUS41 KCTP 010439 WSWCTP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 1139 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 PAZ004-011645- /O.CON.KCTP.WS.W.0002.201201T0500Z-201202T1700Z/ Warren- Including the city of Warren 1139 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches in most locations, with 10-14 inches possible across the northwest corner of the county near Columbus and Bear Lake. * WHERE...Warren County. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to noon EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will be steady Monday night and Tuesday, but gradually transition to lake effect snow showers later Tuesday into Wednesday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel as significant winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. Call 5 1 1 or visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway and traffic conditions. To report snow or ice, post to the NWS State College Facebook page, use Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or visit weather.gov/ctp. && $$ PAZ024-033-011645- /O.CON.KCTP.WW.Y.0016.201201T0500Z-201202T1200Z/ Cambria-Somerset- Including the cities of Johnstown and Somerset 1139 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches with 6 to 8 inches on the ridges to the west of Route 219. Winds gusting into the 30s at times late Tuesday into Wednesday. * WHERE...Somerset and Cambria Counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will be heaviest Tuesday and the first half of Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorists to adjust speeds based on driving conditions as winter weather impacts will include snow covered roads and limited visibility. Call 5 1 1 or visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway and traffic conditions. To report snow or ice, post to the NWS State College Facebook page, use Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or visit weather.gov/ctp. && $$ PAZ005-010-017-011645- /O.CON.KCTP.WW.Y.0016.201201T0900Z-201202T1700Z/ McKean-Elk-Clearfield- Including the cities of Bradford, St. Marys, Ridgway, DuBois, and Clearfield 1139 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO NOON EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches with the highest amounts on the ridges and crest of Interstate 80 to the west of a Karthaus to Clearfield and Grampian line. * WHERE...McKean, Elk and Clearfield Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to noon EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will likely be heaviest Tuesday and the first half of Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorists to adjust speeds based on driving conditions as winter weather impacts will include snow covered roads and limited visibility. Call 5 1 1 or visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway and traffic conditions. To report snow or ice, post to the NWS State College Facebook page, use Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or visit weather.gov/ctp. && $$
395 WWUS41 KCTP 011032 WSWCTP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 532 AM EST Tue Dec 1 2020 PAZ004-020515- /O.CON.KCTP.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-201202T1700Z/ Warren- Including the city of Warren 532 AM EST Tue Dec 1 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 10 inches in most locations, with 12 to 15 inches likely across the northwest corner of Warren county, near Columbus and Bear Lake. * WHERE...Warren County. * WHEN...Today through noon EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will be steady this morning before gradually transitioning to lake effect snow showers this afternoon into Wednesday. Significant blowing and drifting snow is also expected from wind gusts between 20 and 30 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel as significant winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. Call 5 1 1 or visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway and traffic conditions. To report snow or ice, post to the NWS State College Facebook page, use Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or visit weather.gov/ctp. && $$ PAZ024-033-020515- /O.CON.KCTP.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-201202T1200Z/ Cambria-Somerset- Including the cities of Johnstown and Somerset 532 AM EST Tue Dec 1 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow, heavy at times expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches in the valleys with 6 to 8 inches on the ridges to the west of Route 219. Winds occasionally gusting into the 30s this afternoon into Wednesday will produce very poor visibility at times in falling and blowing snow . * WHERE...Somerset and Cambria Counties. * WHEN...Today through 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially on roads that cross the higher ridges. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will be heaviest today and the first half of Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorists to adjust speeds based on driving conditions as winter weather impacts will include snow covered roads and limited visibility. Call 5 1 1 or visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway and traffic conditions. To report snow or ice, post to the NWS State College Facebook page, use Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or visit weather.gov/ctp. && $$ PAZ005-010-017-020515- /O.CON.KCTP.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-201202T1700Z/ McKean-Elk-Clearfield- Including the cities of Bradford, St. Marys, Ridgway, DuBois, and Clearfield 532 AM EST Tue Dec 1 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow of varying intensity expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches with the highest amounts near and to the west of Route 219, and on the crest of Interstate 80 to the northwest of Clearfield to Grampian line. Locally heavier amounts of 6 to 10 inches possible across northwest Mckean county within more persistent Lake Effect snowbands. * WHERE...McKean, Elk and Clearfield Counties. * WHEN...From 4 AM Tuesday to noon EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will likely be heaviest Tuesday and the first half of Tuesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorists to adjust speeds based on driving conditions as winter weather impacts will include snow covered roads and limited visibility. Call 5 1 1 or visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway and traffic conditions. To report snow or ice, post to the NWS State College Facebook page, use Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or visit weather.gov/ctp. && $$ Lambert
590 WWUS41 KCTP 012006 WSWCTP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 306 PM EST Tue Dec 1 2020 PAZ004-021000- /O.CON.KCTP.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-201202T1700Z/ Warren- Including the city of Warren 306 PM EST Tue Dec 1 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 7 inches...with Total snow accumulations of 5 to 9 inches in most locations, with locally 10 inches plus possible across the northwest corner of the county near Columbus and Bear Lake. * WHERE...Warren County. * WHEN...Until noon EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Significant blowing and drifting snow is also expected from wind gusts between 20 and 30 mph. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel as significant winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. Call 5 1 1 or visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway and traffic conditions. To report snow or ice, post to the NWS State College Facebook page, use Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or visit weather.gov/ctp. && $$ PAZ024-033-021000- /O.CON.KCTP.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-201202T1200Z/ Cambria-Somerset- Including the cities of Johnstown and Somerset 306 PM EST Tue Dec 1 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches in the valleys wand 6 to 8 inches on the ridges to the west of Route 219.. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Somerset and Cambria Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will be steadiest and heaviest late this afternoon through the first half of tonight. Significant blowing and drifting snow is also expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorists to adjust speeds based on driving conditions as winter weather impacts will include snow covered roads and limited visibility. Call 5 1 1 or visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway and traffic conditions. To report snow or ice, post to the NWS State College Facebook page, use Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or visit weather.gov/ctp. && $$ PAZ005-010-017-021000- /O.CON.KCTP.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-201202T1700Z/ McKean-Elk-Clearfield- Including the cities of Bradford, St. Marys, Ridgway, DuBois, and Clearfield 306 PM EST Tue Dec 1 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 2 to 3 inches, with storm total snow amounts ranging from 3 to 5 inches in most areas, except locally 6 inches plus over western McKean County. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...McKean, Elk and Clearfield Counties. * WHEN...Until noon EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow will be steadiest and heaviest late this afternoon through the first half of tonight. Significant blowing and drifting snow is also expected. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorists to adjust speeds based on driving conditions as winter weather impacts will include snow covered roads and limited visibility. Call 5 1 1 or visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway and traffic conditions. To report snow or ice, post to the NWS State College Facebook page, use Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or visit weather.gov/ctp. && $$ DeVoir
352 WWUS41 KCTP 020047 WSWCTP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 747 PM EST Tue Dec 1 2020 PAZ004-021300- /O.CON.KCTP.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-201202T1700Z/ Warren- Including the city of Warren 747 PM EST Tue Dec 1 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. * WHERE...Warren County. * WHEN...Snow will begin tapering off late tonight and end by noon Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will pick up Wednesday morning, producing some blowing and drifting snow in open areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel as significant winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. Call 5 1 1 or visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway and traffic conditions. To report snow or ice, post to the NWS State College Facebook page, use Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or visit weather.gov/ctp. && $$ PAZ024-033-021200- /O.CON.KCTP.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-201202T1200Z/ Cambria-Somerset- Including the cities of Johnstown and Somerset 747 PM EST Tue Dec 1 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow and blowing snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...Somerset and Cambria Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Wind gusts of around 35 mph will produce areas of blowing and drifting snow in open areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorists to adjust speeds based on driving conditions as winter weather impacts will include snow covered roads and limited visibility. Call 5 1 1 or visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway and traffic conditions. To report snow or ice, post to the NWS State College Facebook page, use Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or visit weather.gov/ctp. && $$ PAZ005-010-017-021300- /O.CON.KCTP.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-201202T1700Z/ McKean-Elk-Clearfield- Including the cities of Bradford, St. Marys, Ridgway, DuBois, and Clearfield 747 PM EST Tue Dec 1 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE...McKean, Elk and Clearfield Counties. * WHEN...Snow will begin tapering off late tonight and end by noon Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will pick up Wednesday morning, producing some blowing and drifting snow in open areas. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorists to adjust speeds based on driving conditions as winter weather impacts will include snow covered roads and limited visibility. Call 5 1 1 or visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway and traffic conditions. To report snow or ice, post to the NWS State College Facebook page, use Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or visit weather.gov/ctp. && $$
722 WWUS41 KCTP 021208 WSWCTP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 708 AM EST Wed Dec 2 2020 PAZ004-021315- /O.CAN.KCTP.WS.W.0002.000000T0000Z-201202T1700Z/ Warren- Including the city of Warren 708 AM EST Wed Dec 2 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED... Flurries and scattered snow showers will linger through the rest of this morning. Little additional accumulation will occur. However, west to northwest winds gusting between 30 and 35 mph will create some blowing and drifting snow, keeping roads snow covered in some locations. Use extra caution if you plan to travel today and allow plenty of extra time to reach your destination. $$ PAZ005-010-017-021315- /O.CAN.KCTP.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-201202T1700Z/ McKean-Elk-Clearfield- Including the cities of Bradford, St. Marys, Ridgway, DuBois, and Clearfield 708 AM EST Wed Dec 2 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... Flurries and scattered snow showers will linger through the rest of this morning. Little additional accumulation will occur. However, west to northwest winds gusting between 30 and 35 mph will create some blowing and drifting snow, keeping roads snow covered in some locations. Use extra caution if you plan to travel today and allow plenty of extra time to reach your destination. $$ PAZ024-033-021315- /O.EXP.KCTP.WW.Y.0016.000000T0000Z-201202T1200Z/ Cambria-Somerset- Including the cities of Johnstown and Somerset 708 AM EST Wed Dec 2 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... Flurries and scattered snow showers will linger through the rest of this morning. Little additional accumulation will occur. However, west to northwest winds gusting between 30 and 40 mph will create some blowing and drifting snow, keeping roads snow covered in some locations. Use extra caution if you plan to travel today and allow plenty of extra time to reach your destination. $$ Lambert
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this winter storm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS State College, PA wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter storm warning went out at Nov 30, 9:59 AM EST, 3 hours 9 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Nov 30, 9:59 AM EST, 3 hours 9 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service State College PA 959 AM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 .SYNOPSIS... A large area of rain and showers will push northeast across the Commonwealth, as a fast moving low lifts northeast from the Central Appalachians and over the Susquehanna Valley of Pennsylvania this afternoon. This afternoon, a few fast-moving strong to potentially severe thunderstorms are possible across the Lower Susquehanna and points east. A return to colder temperatures will occur Tuesday and Wednesday accompanied by a brisk west to northwest wind and frequent snow showers across the Western Mountains of the state with several inches of snow accumulation expected on the ridges near, and to the west of Route 219. The next storm wouldn't be until the weekend, but confidence is low for the time being. && .NEAR TERM /UNTIL 6 PM THIS EVENING/... Steadiest rainfall is lifting east and north of my area late this morning. Still some pockets of heavy rain over the mid Susq River Valley through midday before the leading edge of a well- defined dry slot seen in WV Sat imagery sweeps NNE across much of the Central Ridge and Valley Region of the state this afternoon. The potent 990-992 mb sfc low will located right below the nose of the dry slot, with a brief period of breaks in the layered cloud cover to the east of the low, combining with the NW edge of anomalously high PWATs near 1.5 inches, to produce sfc based CAPE of 400-700 j/kg SE of a line from KTHV to KMUI. The tail end of an area of 400+ M2/S2 0-1 km SRH will combine with the brief elevated sfc-based cape to produce some discrete, fast moving low-topped mini supercells or a quasi-NCFRB across the Lower Susq during the mid to late afternoon hours. This severe weather threat for our CWA will be a quick hitter in a relatively small area this afternoon, with rain tapering to showers or some drizzle elsewhere as the seeder-feeder high cloud shield peels off quickly to the NNE, leaving just some warmer/shallow low clouds for late today through much of tonight across Central PA and the Susq Valley. SPC has maintained SLGT risk covering Lancaster County and portions of York County. Max temps this afternoon will show about 20-25 deg F of variation from the far NW to far SE corners of the CWA. Highs over the NW mtns and Laurel Highlands (to the west of the sfc low track) will be in the 40s, while the Lower Susq Valley will see a high in the mid 50s to lower 60s. && .SHORT TERM /6 PM THIS EVENING THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT/... There should be an extended lull in the precip across Central PA late today through early tonight beneath the dry slot and within a region of shallow cold advection in the wake of the sfc low that will be lifting NNE across Central NY state. Again, expect some breaks in the clouds with just some patchy drizzle on the ridges or a few stray showers east of the Allegheny Front. The eastern edge of cold conveyor belt/ synoptic snow will be near the Route 219 corridor early tonight, before sliding slowly east early Tuesday along with deepening cold air. Bands of enhanced FGEN/LES likely within the broader snow area early Tuesday as depicted by the HREFV2 (and its individual members) with good upstream fetch off Lake Huron and a decent length of Central and Western Lake Erie. compact mid and upper short waves moving through the base of the upper low that will be lifting northward across the Alleghenies Tuesday morning will also lead to some brief periods of MDT to heavy snow near and to the west of a line from KJST to KFIG and KELZ. Based on these factors noted above, have expanded the Winter Weather Advisory (beginning at 09Z Tuesday) to include Mckean, Elk and Clearfield counties where storm total snowfall should be in the 2-5 inch range, with the highest totals near and to the West of Route 219. Rain showers early Tuesday morning to the SE of the Allegheny Front will gradually mix with and change to mainly snow showers during the day. Storm total snowfall is looking very similar to what we have been advertising the last couple of days (from this one-two punch of synoptic/cold conveyor belt, then LES/Upslope enhanced snows), which is 3-5 inches across the Laurels and 4-8 inches across much of Warren County with up to 10 or 12 inches across the perennial snowbelt over the far NW corner of the county. The snow will likely impact both commutes AM and PM on Tues. Daytime may keep the ratios/numbers down some if we can manage to get above 32F. Chance of precipitation will be minimal to the SE of Interstate 81 on Tuesday. && .LONG TERM /WEDNESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/... Lake effect snow showers will linger in northwestern zones into Wed afternoon as the cold air deepens and a deep and fairly well aligned west to northwest flow develops while the mid and upper level low centers move northward into Quebec. Snow showers will likely taper by later in the day Wed as a subsidence inversion lowers ML heights below 1 km. Wednesday will likely see the lowest daytime highs of the week, though only a few degrees lower than on Tuesday. Highs will range from around the freezing mark in the northern tier to the low 40s in the lower Susq Valley. Westerly winds gusting 20-30 mph will make it feel even chillier. Another cut-off low drops into the Upper MS Valley Wed night into Thu, pumping up a ridge in advance of it and bringing slightly milder air. There is a lot of model uncertainty with how the pattern eventually plays out next weekend with timing and phasing of the cut off low. Possible scenarios range from a storm similar to what we will see early this week with rain transitioning to snow. The most recent EURO takes the cut off low far enough to our south that we would actually miss out on the colder air and would see mainly rain. && .AVIATION /15Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/... MVFR to IFR conditions developing this morning from SW to NE as rain spreads across the region. As a dry slot moves across central PA this afternoon there may be a window of improvement from IFR to MVFR or even VFR conditions, especially at KAOO, KMDT and KLNS. Later tonight through at least Wednesday morning, snow will be across the west and northwest with an extended period of IFR restrictions from BFD-DUJ-JST, while MVFR will likely work back into the central mountains by Tue morning. The southeast should be dry with VFR conditions. Outlook... Tue...Transition to snow likely from the Alleghenies westward as ceiling restrictions continue. Improving conditions SE. Breezy west wind. Wed...Ceiling restrictions possible NW, otherwise VFR. Thu...Mainly VFR conditions. Fri...Chance of rain and snow showers. && .CTP WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES... Winter Weather Advisory from 4 AM Tuesday to noon EST Wednesday for PAZ005-010-017. Winter Weather Advisory from midnight tonight to noon EST Wednesday for PAZ004. Winter Weather Advisory from midnight tonight to 7 AM EST Wednesday for PAZ024-033. && SYNOPSIS...Lambert NEAR TERM...Lambert/DeVoir SHORT TERM...Lambert/Dangelo/Martin LONG TERM...Lambert/Colbert/Travis AVIATION...RXR/Travis
Hazardous weather outlook, Nov 30, 1:02 PM EST, 6 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service State College PA 102 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 PAZ024-033-011815- Cambria-Somerset- 102 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 7 AM EST WEDNESDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov/StateCollege on the internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Weather Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov/StateCollege on the internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Weather Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather. PAZ004-011815- Warren- 102 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO NOON EST WEDNESDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov/StateCollege on the internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Storm Warning. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov/StateCollege on the internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Storm Warning. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather. PAZ005-010-017-011815- McKean-Elk-Clearfield- 102 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TUESDAY TO NOON EST WEDNESDAY... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov/StateCollege on the internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Weather Advisory. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov/StateCollege on the internet for more information about the following hazards. Winter Weather Advisory. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotters are encouraged to report significant hazardous weather. PAZ006-011-012-018-019-025>028-034>037-041-042-045-046-049>053- 056>059-063>066-011815- Potter-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Northern Centre-Southern Centre- Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Bedford-Fulton-Franklin-Tioga- Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-Union- Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill- Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York-Lancaster- 102 PM EST Mon Nov 30 2020 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Pennsylvania. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. The probability for widespread hazardous weather is low. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday. No hazardous weather is expected at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
The office that day
Everything else NWS State College, PA issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 8:10 PM EST | Winter Weather Advisory | CTP | Cambria, Clearfield, Elk, McKean, Somerset, Warren | 59 hr |
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Winter Storm Warnings in Pennsylvania, 2020Every winter storm warning in 2020
Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.