Johnstown, PA – Roads across central and northern Pennsylvania could turn slick after 9 p.m. Tuesday as steady snow overspreads the region ahead of the Wednesday morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect from 9 p.m. this evening until 1 p.m. Wednesday for Warren, McKean, Elk, Cameron, Clearfield, Cambria and Somerset counties. Snow totals between 1 and 3 inches are expected, with wind gusts reaching 35 mph. Farther north and east, including Potter, Tioga, Northern Clinton, Northern Lycoming, Sullivan and Northern Centre counties, advisories begin at midnight and run through 9 a.m. Wednesday, with up to 3 inches of accumulation.
Cities such as Bradford, St. Marys, DuBois, Clearfield, Johnstown, Somerset, Wellsboro and Coudersport will see accumulating snow overnight. Gusty winds may cause brief visibility reductions on exposed stretches of U.S. 219, Route 6 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
PennDOT urges motorists to reduce speed and check conditions at 511pa.com before traveling. Untreated secondary roads and bridges may become icy by early Wednesday.
Snow will taper late Wednesday morning, but slick spots could linger into early afternoon as temperatures hover near freezing.
