Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Snow could begin covering highways across central Pennsylvania before sunrise Sunday, with up to 8 inches possible in the higher terrain before the storm tapers late Monday night.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, a Winter Storm Watch is in effect from late Saturday night through Monday afternoon for Dauphin, Schuylkill, Lebanon, Adams, York and Lancaster counties. A separate watch continues through late Monday night for Cambria and Somerset counties, where 4 to 8 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 35 mph are possible.
Snowfall may overspread the region early Sunday, with steady accumulation through Sunday night. Roads along I-81 near Harrisburg, Route 30 through York and Lancaster, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike across Somerset and Cambria counties could turn snow-covered as temperatures remain cold enough for efficient buildup. The Laurel Highlands, including Johnstown and Somerset, face the highest totals and blowing snow concerns.
The Monday morning commute is expected to be the most impacted statewide, with additional disruptions possible into Monday evening in the higher elevations. Forecasters note that any westward shift in the storm track could increase snowfall totals.
Residents should limit non-essential travel during heavier snow, check road conditions before departure and keep emergency kits in vehicles. Snow is expected to taper by Monday afternoon in south-central counties and late Monday night across the Laurel Highlands, though upgrades to warnings remain possible.
