Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
Issued by the National Weather Service - State College, PA
Areas Affected: Potter; Elk; Cameron
Urgency: Expected
Severity: Moderate
Certainty: Likely
Alert Sent: Thursday 2:33am EST
Alert Effective: Thursday 2:33am EST
Alert Expires: Thursday 7:15pm EST (expect updated alert by this time)
Event Onset: Thursday 7:00am EST
Event Ends: Saturday 1:00am EST
Issued by: NWS State College PA
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 7 AM THIS MORNING TO 1 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches, with locally higher amounts of 6 or 7 inches possible in the more persistent snow bands. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Cameron, Elk, and Potter Counties. * WHEN...From 7 AM this morning to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes.
During lake effect snow, the weather can vary from bands of locally heavy snow to dry weather just a few miles away. Visibilities can also vary greatly. Be prepared for rapid changes in weather, visibility, and road conditions. Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.
ID: urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.b0d4549de1c89358a2008312452758007afc26b6.002.1 Codes: PAZ006, PAZ010, PAZ011 Link: https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.b0d4549de1c89358a2008312452758007afc26b6.002.1