Wednesday, November 20, 2024

WEATHER ALERT: Winter Storm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County for Thursday into Friday

      

Winter Storm Watch Issued for Schuylkill County

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch for Schuylkill County.

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... 

* WHAT...Heavy wet snow possible. Total snow accumulations 6 inches or more possible at and above 1500 feet elevation. 

* WHERE...This alert covers Schuylkill, Sullivan, and Tioga Counties. 

* WHEN...From Thursday afternoon through Friday afternoon. 

* IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday evening and Friday morning commutes. 

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heavy snow is most likely at elevations above 1500 feet. Lower elevations and valley locations will likely receive significantly less snow.

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