Snow Squall Warning Issued for Lycoming and Tioga Counties in Pennsylvania
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A dangerous snow squall moving at 65 mph is expected to cause heavy snow and whiteout conditions in north central Pennsylvania through 1:45 AM EDT.
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- Record type
- Snow Squall Warning
- Affected area
- North Central Pennsylvania
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS State College PA
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Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in North Central Pennsylvania.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a Snow Squall Warning for north central Lycoming County and southeastern Tioga County in north central Pennsylvania. This alert was issued after radar and webcams detected a dangerous snow squall moving through the region.
Affected Areas
The warning impacts the following geographic regions in north central Pennsylvania:
- North central Lycoming County
- Southeastern Tioga County
Specific locations impacted include Blossburg, Arnot, Trout Run, Buttonwood, and Liberty. The squall will specifically affect travel on US-15 between Trout Run and Blossburg.
Expected Conditions
Residents and travelers should prepare for the following hazards:
- Intense Snow: Bursts of heavy snow leading to rapid accumulation.
- Wind: Gusts up to 35 mph causing blowing snow.
- Visibility: Rapidly falling visibility with the potential for sudden whiteout conditions.
- Movement: At 12:37 AM EDT, the squall was located over Buttonwood, moving east at 65 mph.
Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous within minutes of the squall's arrival.
What You Should Do
The National Weather Service advises all residents and motorists to slow down immediately. Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are expected. Drivers should be alert for sudden whiteout conditions and are encouraged to avoid travel in the affected area until the warning expires.
Timeline
The Snow Squall Warning is effective from 12:40 AM EDT on March 14, 2026, and is currently scheduled to expire at 1:45 AM EDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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