Winter weather to impact Pennsylvania Wednesday

PENNSYLVANIA — The National Weather Service has issued an Ice Storm Warning for parts of central and western Pennsylvania from 7 p.m. Wednesday to noon Thursday due to expected hazardous winter weather.

Affected Areas:

• Central Pennsylvania: Clearfield, Cambria, Blair, Somerset, Bedford, and Fulton counties, including Altoona, Bedford, DuBois, Clearfield, Somerset, Johnstown, and McConnellsburg
• Western Pennsylvania: Higher elevations of Westmoreland, Fayette, and Indiana counties

Expected Conditions:

• Ice accumulation between 0.3 to 0.5 inches in central Pennsylvania
• Ice accumulation up to 0.25 inches in western Pennsylvania
• Snow and sleet accumulation up to 1 inch

Potential Impacts:

• Power outages and tree damage due to heavy ice
• Treacherous road conditions, making travel nearly impossible
• Significant disruptions to Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes

Safety Precautions:

• Avoid travel if possible; if necessary, carry extra food, water, and a flashlight
• Drive with extreme caution and allow extra time for travel
• Ensure vehicles are winter-ready and monitor local forecasts

Residents should prepare for potential power outages and dangerous road conditions. For updated road conditions, call 511 Pennsylvania.

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