Winter Storm Warning Issued for Sullivan County and Northeast Pennsylvania

Source: NOAA · Northeast Pennsylvania and Southeast New York

This alert is no longer in effect.

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 from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening, with 6 to 14 inches of snow and 40 mph wind gusts expected to create hazardous travel conditions.

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Record type
Winter Storm Warning
Affected area
Northeast Pennsylvania and Southeast New York
Issued
April 6, 2026
Issuing authority
NWS Binghamton

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 Northeast Pennsylvania and Southeast New York.

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.

Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is this NWS weather alert about?
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Sunday afternoon through Monday evening, with 6 to 14 inches of snow and 40 mph wind gusts expected to create hazardous travel conditions.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Northeast Pennsylvania and Southeast New York. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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