Scranton, Pa. – Drivers across northeastern Pennsylvania and Sullivan County, New York, could face near-whiteout conditions by 1 p.m. Sunday as up to 14 inches of snow and 40 mph wind gusts begin shutting down major roadways ahead of the Monday commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect from 1 p.m. Sunday through 7 p.m. Monday for Sullivan County in New York and Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, and southern Wayne counties in Pennsylvania. Snow totals will range from 6 to 14 inches, with winds strong enough to create blowing and drifting snow and visibility below one-quarter mile at times.
Interstates 81, 84, and 380, along with bridges and overpasses in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Hazleton, Milford, Honesdale, and Monticello, could become snow-covered quickly Sunday afternoon. PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission urge drivers to delay unnecessary travel and check 511PA for restrictions. In New York, motorists can call 511 for statewide road conditions.
The heaviest snowfall is expected Sunday night into early Monday, directly impacting both the morning and evening commutes. Blowing snow may isolate rural roads in Pike and southern Wayne counties, while higher elevations in Luzerne and Lackawanna counties could see the highest totals.
If travel is unavoidable, pack food, water, and a flashlight, and allow extra stopping distance. More advisories may follow as snowfall rates intensify into Sunday evening, and warnings remain in effect until 7 p.m. Monday.
