Wednesday, February 17, 2021

WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Warning Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning ahead of a storm that will blow through Schuylkill County on Thursday and Friday.

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM THURSDAY TO 10 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected along with a light glaze of ice. Total snow accumulations of 6 to 9 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE... This alert includes the counties of Franklin, Perry, Dauphin, Schuylkill, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York, and Lancaster 


* WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 10 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A period of sleet mixed with freezing rain is possible late Thursday afternoon which may produce a light glaze of ice.

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