Winter Storm Warning Issued for Central Pennsylvania: Heavy Snow and High Winds Expected Through Monday
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A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for several central Pennsylvania counties, with 6 to 12 inches of snow and 40 mph wind gusts expected to disrupt travel through Monday afternoon.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Pennsylvania
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS State College PA
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Pennsylvania.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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