Winter Storm Warning Issued for Central Pennsylvania: Heavy Snow and High Winds Expected Through Monday

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in State College, PA, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of central Pennsylvania. The alert is in response to an impactful winter storm expected to bring heavy snowfall and hazardous conditions to the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following counties in central Pennsylvania:

• Dauphin
• Schuylkill
• Lebanon
• Adams
• York
• Lancaster

What You Should Do

Residents are urged to stay indoors until weather conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in multiple layers of clothing rather than a single heavy coat to retain body heat. Ensure all exposed skin is covered to reduce the risk of frostbite or hypothermia.

Officials recommend delaying all travel. If travel is absolutely necessary, motorists are advised to use extreme caution as road conditions may become very difficult to impossible.

Expected Conditions

• Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches are possible. Localized snow bands may result in higher totals, with snowfall rates occasionally exceeding 1 inch per hour.
• Wind: Winds are expected to gust as high as 40 mph on Sunday night and Monday.
• Impacts: The combination of heavy snow and strong winds may down tree limbs and power lines, leading to sporadic power outages. The hazardous conditions are expected to significantly impact the Monday morning commute.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 5:00 AM EST on Sunday, February 22, through 1:00 PM EST on Monday, February 23.