Winter Storm Warning Issued for Perry and Cumberland Counties: Heavy Snow and High Winds Expected
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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 Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Perry and Cumberland counties from Sunday morning through Monday afternoon, with up to 9 inches of snow and 35 mph wind gusts forecast.
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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 central Pennsylvania. This alert indicates that an impactful winter storm is likely to bring heavy snowfall and hazardous conditions to the region.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:
- Perry County
- Cumberland County
Expected Conditions
Residents should prepare for significant winter weather hazards, including:
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches are possible. Localized snow bands may cause higher totals in some areas.
- Snowfall Rates: Snowfall could exceed rates of 1 inch per hour at times.
- Wind Speeds: Wind gusts as high as 35 mph are expected late Sunday night and throughout Monday.
- Impacts: The weight of heavy snow combined with strong winds may down tree limbs and power lines, potentially causing sporadic power outages. Travel is expected to be very difficult, specifically impacting the Monday morning commute.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective during the following window:
- Onset: 5:00 AM EST, Sunday, February 22
- Expiration: 1:00 PM EST, Monday, February 23
What You Should Do
Authorities urge residents to stay indoors until weather conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in multiple layers of clothing to retain body heat and cover exposed skin to reduce the risk of frostbite or hypothermia.
Consider delaying all travel plans. If travel is absolutely necessary, motorists are advised to use extreme caution and prepare for hazardous driving conditions.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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