Winter Storm Warning Issued for Sullivan County and Northeast Pennsylvania

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Binghamton, NY, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of New York and Pennsylvania. This alert indicates that heavy snow and hazardous conditions are likely within the warning area.

Affected Areas

The following regions are included in this warning:

• New York: Sullivan County
• Pennsylvania: Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, and Southern Wayne Counties

What You Should Do

Authorities strongly encourage residents to delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution, allow extra time to reach your destination, and avoid sudden braking or acceleration.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. For the latest road conditions, New York residents can call 511, and Pennsylvania residents can visit www.511pa.com.

Expected Conditions

• Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 6 and 14 inches are expected.
• Wind: Winds may gust as high as 40 mph.
• Visibility: Falling and blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility to below 1/4 mile at times.
• Impacts: Roads, bridges, and overpasses are expected to become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible, specifically impacting the Monday morning and evening commutes.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 1:00 PM EST Sunday, February 22, through 7:00 PM EST Monday, February 23.