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Winter Storm Warning 5, NWS State College, PA

February 17, 202110 counties in Pennsylvania

NWS State College, PA issued this winter storm warning at Feb 17, 2021, 2:39 PM EST for 10 counties in Pennsylvania. It took effect at Feb 18, 2021, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 11 hr. 60 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
Feb 17, 2021, 2:39 PM EST (19:39 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 18, 2021, 1:00 AM EST
Expired
Feb 18, 2021, 12:25 PM EST
In force
11 hr
Issued by
NWS State College, PA

Counties Adams County, PA, Cumberland County, PA, Dauphin County, PA, Franklin County, PA, Fulton County, PA, Lancaster County, PA, Lebanon County, PA, Perry County, PA, Schuylkill County, PA, York County, PA

The radar

The State College radar (KCCX), 119 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:42 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Feb 18, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 0.83 W Thomasville, PACOCORAHS STATION PA-YR-37 EAST BERLIN 3.4 ESE.
Feb 18, 6:00 AM ESTSNOW 31 Ene Shrewsbury, PA
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 0.81 Sw Lebanon, PACOCORAHS STATION PA-LB-17 LEBANON 1.3 SW.
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 0.82 Sse Landisville, PACOCORAHS STATION PA-LN-7 LANCASTER 5.8 WNW.
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 0.83 N Churchtown, PA
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 13 Nnw Upper Strasburg, PACO-OP OBSERVER STATION USBP1 UPPERSTRASBURG 1 W.
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 13 Sse Adamstown, PACOCORAHS STATION PA-LN-3 ADAMSTOWN 2.5 SSE.
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 14 W Manchester, PACOCORAHS STATION PA-YR-34 MANCHESTER 3.6 W.
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 1Lemoyne, PA
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.11 Ssw East Berlin, PACOCORAHS STATION PA-AD-2 ABBOTTSTOWN 2.4 N.
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.21 Wnw Campbelltown, PACOCORAHS STATION PA-LB-19 PALMYRA 2.1 S.
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.41 Wsw Emigsville, PACOCORAHS STATION PA-YR-17 YORK 2.5 NNW.
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.51 Se York Springs, PACOCORAHS STATION PA-AD-3 YORK SPRINGS 0.7 SE.
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.51 Sw Cashtown, PACO-OP OBSERVER STATION ORTP1 CASHTOWN 1 S.
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.61 Ene Valley Green, PACOCORAHS STATION PA-YR-8 VALLEY GREEN 0.8 ENE.
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 21 N Holtwood, PACO-OP OBSERVER STATION HLTP1 HOLTWOOD.
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 22 N Mont Alto, PACOCORAHS STATION PA-FN-16 FAYETTEVILLE 3.2 S.
Feb 18, 7:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.73 Wsw Waynesboro, PACOCORAHS STATION PA-FN-13 WAYNESBORO 2.6 WSW.
Feb 18, 7:30 AM ESTSNOW 1.32 Ese Manchester, PACOCORAHS STATION PA-YR-20 MOUNT WOLF 1.0 SE.
Feb 18, 7:45 AM ESTSNOW 3Willow Street, PA
Feb 18, 7:53 AM ESTSNOW 0.91 Nnw Mechanicsburg, PACOCORAHS STATION PA-CD-6 MECHANICSBURG 1.0 NNW.
Feb 18, 7:55 AM ESTSNOW 2.52 Sw Mcsherrystown, PACOCORAHS STATION PA-AD-71 HANOVER 3.5 WSW.
Feb 18, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 0.81 Ssw Linglestown, PACOCORAHS STATION PA-DP-26 HARRISBURG 5.9 NE.
Feb 18, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.34 N Pine Grove Furnace, PACOCORAHS STATION PA-CD-19 CARLISLE 7.2 SSW.
Feb 18, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.4Manchester, PA
Feb 18, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.5Lititz, PACOCORAHS STATION PA-LN-22 LITITZ 0.3 WNW.
Feb 18, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 1.82 Ne Highspire, PACOCORAHS STATION PA-DP-14 MIDDLETOWN 2.9 NW.
Feb 18, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.1Hanover, PA
Feb 18, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.5Chambersburg, PA
Feb 18, 8:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.5Greencastle, PACOCORAHS STATION PA-FN-1 GREENCASTLE 0.3 SSE.
Feb 18, 8:09 AM ESTSNOW 4.5Shrewsbury, PA
Feb 18, 8:15 AM ESTSNOW 1.5Abbottstown, PA
Feb 18, 8:15 AM ESTSNOW 1.5Lemoyne, PA
Feb 18, 9:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.43 N Churchtown, PA
Feb 18, 9:30 AM ESTSNOW 2Hershey, PA
Feb 18, 9:30 AM ESTSNOW 2Lititz, PA
Feb 18, 9:45 AM ESTSNOW 2.3Lemoyne, PA
Feb 18, 9:50 AM ESTSNOW 3Hanover, PA
Feb 18, 10:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.4Abbottstown, PA
Feb 18, 10:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.9Chambersburg, PA
Feb 18, 10:00 AM ESTSNOW 3.5Millersville, PA
Feb 18, 10:00 AM ESTSNOW 6Stewartstown, PA
Feb 18, 10:08 AM ESTSNOW 2.51 S Progress, PA
Feb 18, 10:10 AM ESTSNOW 2.6Manchester, PAMANCHESTER TWP.
Feb 18, 10:15 AM ESTSNOW 3Hanover, PA
Feb 18, 10:15 AM ESTSNOW 3Mount Gretna, PA
Feb 18, 10:15 AM ESTSNOW 3.5New Holland, PA
Feb 18, 10:20 AM ESTSNOW 2.5Lemoyne, PA
Feb 18, 10:20 AM ESTSNOW 2.82 S East Petersburg, PA
Feb 18, 10:30 AM ESTSNOW 1.8Schuylkill Haven, PA
Feb 18, 10:30 AM ESTSNOW 3.5Myerstown, PA
Feb 18, 10:35 AM ESTSNOW 3.3Seven Valleys, PA
Feb 18, 10:35 AM ESTSNOW 4.5Greencastle, PAMIXING WITH SLEET.
Feb 18, 10:45 AM ESTSNOW 3.5Hanover, PAHAS CHANGED OVER TO SLEET.
Feb 18, 10:47 AM ESTSNOW 3.51 S Willow Street, PA
Feb 18, 10:50 AM ESTSNOW 2.2Marysville, PA
Feb 18, 10:50 AM ESTSNOW 2.6Shiremanstown, PA
Feb 18, 10:55 AM ESTSNOW 4.6Millersville, PACHANGED OVER TO SLEET.
Feb 18, 10:57 AM ESTSNOW 3.61 Nnw Mcsherrystown, PA
Feb 18, 11:00 AM ESTSNOW 2.82 N Hummelstown, PASOUTH HANOVER TWP.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

The nearest sounding before it

Washington/Dulle, VA (KIAD), launched 12:00Z, 7.7 hours before the alert went out and 140 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.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Washington/Dulle, VA at 12:00Z on 2021-02-17Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Washington/Dulle, VA at 12:00Z on 2021-02-17The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity -190 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1229 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
87 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
-190 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
96 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

503 
WWUS41 KCTP 171939
WSWCTP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
239 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

PAZ036-056>059-063>066-181245-
/O.UPG.KCTP.WS.A.0007.210218T0900Z-210219T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KCTP.WS.W.0005.210218T0600Z-210219T1500Z/
Franklin-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York-
Lancaster-
Including the cities of Chambersburg, Newport, Harrisburg, 
Hershey, Pottsville, Lebanon, Carlisle, Gettysburg, York, 
and Lancaster
239 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected along with a light glaze of ice.
  Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches and ice accumulations
  of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of sleet mixed with freezing rain
  is possible late Thursday afternoon which may produce a light
  glaze of ice.

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.

&&

$$

PAZ035-181245-
/O.UPG.KCTP.WS.A.0007.210218T0600Z-210219T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KCTP.WS.W.0005.210218T0600Z-210219T1500Z/
Fulton-
Including the city of McConnellsburg
239 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 7 to 9 
  inches.

* WHERE...Fulton County.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The snow may mix with sleet and freezing
  rain for a time late Thursday afternoon and evening, producing a
  light glaze of ice.

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>026-033-034-181245-
/O.UPG.KCTP.WS.A.0007.210218T0600Z-210219T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KCTP.WW.Y.0015.210218T0600Z-210219T1500Z/
Cambria-Blair-Huntingdon-Somerset-Bedford-
Including the cities of Johnstown, Altoona, Huntingdon, 
Mount Union, Somerset, and Bedford
239 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...Cambria, Blair, Huntingdon, Somerset and Bedford 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 
  evening commute.

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.

&&

$$

PAZ012-017>019-027-028-037-041-042-045-046-049>053-181245-
/O.UPG.KCTP.WS.A.0007.210218T0900Z-210219T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KCTP.WW.Y.0015.210218T0600Z-210219T1500Z/
Northern Clinton-Clearfield-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-
Mifflin-Juniata-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-
Southern Lycoming-Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-
Including the cities of Renovo, DuBois, Clearfield, Philipsburg, 
State College, Lewistown, Mifflintown, Mansfield, Wellsboro, 
Trout Run, Laporte, Lock Haven, Williamsport, Lewisburg, 
Selinsgrove, Danville, Sunbury, Shamokin, Bloomsburg, and Berwick
239 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 10 AM
EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 
  evening commute.

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
528 
WWUS41 KCTP 171959
WSWCTP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
259 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

PAZ035-036-056>059-063>066-181245-
/O.CON.KCTP.WS.W.0005.210218T0600Z-210219T1500Z/
Fulton-Franklin-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-
York-Lancaster-
Including the cities of McConnellsburg, Chambersburg, Newport, 
Harrisburg, Hershey, Pottsville, Lebanon, Carlisle, Gettysburg, 
York, and Lancaster
259 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO
10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected along with a light glaze of ice. 
  Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches and ice 
  accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of sleet mixed with freezing 
  rain is possible late Thursday afternoon which may produce a 
  light glaze of ice.

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.

&&

$$

PAZ012-017>019-024>028-033-034-037-041-042-045-046-049>053-181245-
/O.CON.KCTP.WW.Y.0015.210218T0600Z-210219T1500Z/
Northern Clinton-Clearfield-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-
Cambria-Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Somerset-Bedford-Tioga-
Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-
Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-
Including the cities of Renovo, DuBois, Clearfield, Philipsburg, 
State College, Johnstown, Altoona, Huntingdon, Mount Union, 
Lewistown, Mifflintown, Somerset, Bedford, Mansfield, Wellsboro, 
Trout Run, Laporte, Lock Haven, Williamsport, Lewisburg, 
Selinsgrove, Danville, Sunbury, Shamokin, Bloomsburg, and Berwick
259 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY
TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 
  inches.

* WHERE...Cambria, Blair, Huntingdon, Somerset and Bedford 
  Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous conditions could impact the morning or 
  evening commute.

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.

&&

$$
208 
WWUS41 KCTP 180044
WSWCTP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
744 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

PAZ035-036-056>059-063>066-181245-
/O.CON.KCTP.WS.W.0005.210218T0600Z-210219T1500Z/
Fulton-Franklin-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-
York-Lancaster-
Including the cities of McConnellsburg, Chambersburg, Newport, 
Harrisburg, Hershey, Pottsville, Lebanon, Carlisle, Gettysburg, 
York, and Lancaster
744 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO
10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total accumulations of around 6
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday. The heaviest snow
  will fall from around 8 am to around 1 pm Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Some sleet could mix with the snow along
  and south of the turnpike Thursday afternoon and evening.

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.

&&

$$

PAZ012-017>019-024>028-033-034-037-041-042-045-046-049>053-181245-
/O.CON.KCTP.WW.Y.0015.210218T0600Z-210219T1500Z/
Northern Clinton-Clearfield-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-
Cambria-Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Somerset-Bedford-Tioga-
Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-
Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-
Including the cities of Renovo, DuBois, Clearfield, Philipsburg, 
State College, Johnstown, Altoona, Huntingdon, Mount Union, 
Lewistown, Mifflintown, Somerset, Bedford, Mansfield, Wellsboro, 
Trout Run, Laporte, Lock Haven, Williamsport, Lewisburg, 
Selinsgrove, Danville, Sunbury, Shamokin, Bloomsburg, and Berwick
744 PM EST Wed Feb 17 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY
TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total accumulations of 3 to 7 inches, with
  the highest amounts south of Interstate 80.

* WHERE...Portions of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

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.

&&

$$
028 
WWUS41 KCTP 180804
WSWCTP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
304 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

PAZ035-036-056>059-063>066-182300-
/O.CON.KCTP.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210219T1500Z/
Fulton-Franklin-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-
York-Lancaster-
Including the cities of McConnellsburg, Chambersburg, Newport, 
Harrisburg, Hershey, Pottsville, Lebanon, Carlisle, Gettysburg, 
York, and Lancaster
304 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of south central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning and evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Sleet could mix with snow along and south
  of U.S. Route 30 this afternoon and evening. 

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.

&&

$$

PAZ012-017>019-024>028-033-034-037-041-042-045-046-049>053-182300-
/O.CON.KCTP.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210219T1500Z/
Northern Clinton-Clearfield-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-
Cambria-Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Somerset-Bedford-Tioga-
Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-
Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-
Including the cities of Renovo, DuBois, Clearfield, Philipsburg, 
State College, Johnstown, Altoona, Huntingdon, Mount Union, 
Lewistown, Mifflintown, Somerset, Bedford, Mansfield, Wellsboro, 
Trout Run, Laporte, Lock Haven, Williamsport, Lewisburg, 
Selinsgrove, Danville, Sunbury, Shamokin, Bloomsburg, and Berwick
304 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning and evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Expect the highest snowfall amounts along
  and southeast of I-99/US-220. 

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.

&&

$$
MS/ST
069 
WWUS41 KCTP 181527
WSWCTP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
1027 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

PAZ035-036-056>059-063>066-190300-
/O.CON.KCTP.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210219T1500Z/
Fulton-Franklin-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-
York-Lancaster-
Including the cities of McConnellsburg, Chambersburg, Newport, 
Harrisburg, Hershey, Pottsville, Lebanon, Carlisle, Gettysburg, 
York, and Lancaster
1027 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of south central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  could impact the morning and evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The bulk of the accumulation will occur
  through midday hours. A lull in the snowfall is expected from
  this afternoon into this evening before another round of light
  snow and mixed precipitation returns tonight. Sleet or patchy
  freezing rain may mix with snow along and south of U.S. Route 
  30 this afternoon into tonight.

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.

&&

$$

PAZ012-017>019-024>028-033-034-037-041-042-045-046-049>053-190300-
/O.CON.KCTP.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210219T1500Z/
Northern Clinton-Clearfield-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-
Cambria-Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Somerset-Bedford-Tioga-
Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-
Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-
Including the cities of Renovo, DuBois, Clearfield, Philipsburg, 
State College, Johnstown, Altoona, Huntingdon, Mount Union, 
Lewistown, Mifflintown, Somerset, Bedford, Mansfield, Wellsboro, 
Trout Run, Laporte, Lock Haven, Williamsport, Lewisburg, 
Selinsgrove, Danville, Sunbury, Shamokin, Bloomsburg, and Berwick
1027 AM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning and evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A lull in the snowfall is expected to last
  from midday through the early evening before another round of 
  light snow returns tonight. Expect the highest snowfall amounts 
  along and southeast of I-99/US-220.

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.

&&

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989 
WWUS41 KCTP 181725
WSWCTP

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
1225 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

PAZ035-036-056>059-063>066-190500-
/O.CAN.KCTP.WS.W.0005.000000T0000Z-210219T1500Z/
/O.NEW.KCTP.WW.Y.0016.210218T1725Z-210219T1500Z/
Fulton-Franklin-Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-
York-Lancaster-
Including the cities of McConnellsburg, Chambersburg, Newport, 
Harrisburg, Hershey, Pottsville, Lebanon, Carlisle, Gettysburg, 
York, and Lancaster
1225 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST FRIDAY...
...WINTER STORM WARNING IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Periods of light snow and mixed precipitation. Additional
  snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches with a light glaze of ice 
  in spots.

* WHERE...Portions of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A lull in precipitation will last from
  early this afternoon into this evening, accompanied by areas of
  freezing drizzle. Another round of steadier light snow and mixed
  precipitation returns tonight, with 1 to 3 inches of additional
  snow accumulation possible tonight through mid morning Friday.
 

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.

&&

$$

PAZ012-017>019-024>028-033-034-037-041-042-045-046-049>053-181830-
/O.CAN.KCTP.WW.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-210219T1500Z/
Northern Clinton-Clearfield-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-
Cambria-Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Somerset-Bedford-Tioga-
Northern Lycoming-Sullivan-Southern Clinton-Southern Lycoming-
Union-Snyder-Montour-Northumberland-Columbia-
Including the cities of Renovo, DuBois, Clearfield, Philipsburg, 
State College, Johnstown, Altoona, Huntingdon, Mount Union, 
Lewistown, Mifflintown, Somerset, Bedford, Mansfield, Wellsboro, 
Trout Run, Laporte, Lock Haven, Williamsport, Lewisburg, 
Selinsgrove, Danville, Sunbury, Shamokin, Bloomsburg, and Berwick
1225 PM EST Thu Feb 18 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

One to three inches of snow has fallen across the Advisory area,
to be followed by a lull in precipitation this afternoon into this
evening. Another period of lighter snow is expected later tonight
into Friday, which will produce only an inch or two of additional
accumulation.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS State College, PA issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 17, 2:39 PM ESTWinter Weather AdvisoryCTPBedford, Blair, Cambria, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton and 12 more22 hr

Nearby

Winter Storm Warnings in Pennsylvania, 2021Every winter storm warning in 2021

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.