Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Snow will continue stacking up across central Pennsylvania overnight, with roads turning treacherous before daybreak Sunday and dangerous travel likely through the Monday morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 1 p.m. Monday for much of central and south-central Pennsylvania, including Harrisburg, Lancaster, York, Carlisle, Gettysburg and Lebanon. Cambria and Somerset counties remain under a warning until 1 a.m. Tuesday.
Snow totals of 6 to 12 inches are expected from Dauphin and Cumberland counties east through Schuylkill and Lancaster counties. Farther west, including Johnstown and Somerset, 6 to 12 inches will combine with wind gusts up to 40 mph, creating blowing and drifting snow that could reduce visibility below a half mile at times. Communities such as State College, Altoona and Lewistown are forecast to see 4 to 9 inches by early Monday afternoon.
The weight of heavy snow and gusty winds may down tree limbs and power lines, raising the risk of scattered outages. The most hazardous travel is expected during the Monday morning commute along I-81, Route 322 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Officials urge residents to delay unnecessary travel, monitor 511PA for road updates and keep emergency supplies in vehicles. Warnings remain in effect into Monday, with lingering slick spots possible even after snowfall tapers.
