PENNSYLVANIA — A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for multiple regions across Pennsylvania as mixed precipitation is expected to create hazardous travel conditions Tuesday.
The National Weather Service in State College said ice accumulations of up to one-tenth of an inch and snow accumulations of less than one inch are forecast in much of central and northern Pennsylvania. Officials warn that even light ice can create slick roadways, particularly during the morning commute.
In northern Pennsylvania, the advisory will be in effect from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday for Potter, Tioga, Northern Lycoming and Sullivan counties. Communities including Mansfield, Wellsboro, Coudersport, Laporte and Trout Run could see a light glaze of ice, especially at higher elevations.
In parts of central Pennsylvania — including Clearfield, Centre, Blair, Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata, Perry, Dauphin, Lebanon, Cumberland, York and Lancaster counties — the advisory runs from 4 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. Cities such as Harrisburg, State College, Altoona, York, Lancaster and Carlisle are expected to experience slippery conditions during the morning commute.
For Cambria, Somerset, Bedford, Fulton, Franklin and Adams counties, the advisory is in effect from 1 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. Residents in Johnstown, Somerset, Bedford, Chambersburg and Gettysburg should prepare for icy roads late Monday night into Tuesday morning.
In Elk, Cameron, Clinton, Lycoming, Union, Snyder, Montour, Northumberland, Columbia and Schuylkill counties, the advisory is scheduled from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday. Williamsport, Bloomsburg, Sunbury, Lewisburg and Pottsville are among the communities that may be impacted.
Western Pennsylvania is also included. Jefferson County and the higher elevations of Westmoreland, Fayette and Indiana counties are under an advisory from 10 p.m. Monday to 10 a.m. Tuesday. Snow accumulations are expected to remain under one inch, with light icing possible.
Farther southwest, eastern Preston and eastern Tucker counties in West Virginia — which border southwestern Pennsylvania — are expected to receive heavier snowfall, with 2 to 4 inches possible. However, Pennsylvania impacts are primarily expected to be light icing and minor snow accumulation.
Officials urge drivers to slow down and use caution. The latest road conditions can be obtained by calling 511. Travelers should allow extra time Tuesday morning and be prepared for changing conditions, particularly on untreated roads and in higher elevations.
