Nor’easter Remains on Track; Snow Emergencies Issued
STATE COLLEGE, PA – A nor’easter is on its way to Clinton County, due for arrival around noontime on Wednesday, according to the latest information from the National Weather Service. The NWS office in State College has been issuing updated advisories on the storm. The most recent warning predicts between 12 and 18 inches of snow with bands of heavy snow, two to three inches per hour Wednesday evening and night.
The approaching storm has prompted a number of municipalities to issue snow emergencies, including Lock Haven and Renovo (reprinted below).
The advisory from the NWS:
Winter Storm Warning from WED 12:00 PM EST until THU 10:00 AM EST
Action Recommended
Make preparations per the instructions
Issued By
State College – PA, US, National Weather Service
Affected Area
Central Mountains, Middle Susquehanna Valley and Western Poconos
Description
…WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO 10 AM EST THURSDAY… WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 18 inches with locally higher amounts possible. WHERE…Central Mountains, Middle Susquehanna Valley and Western Poconos. WHEN…From noon Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Bands of heavy snow with accumulation rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour are likely Wednesday evening and Wednesday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel as significant winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous. Call 5 1 1 or visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway and traffic conditions. To report snow or ice, post to the NWS State College Facebook page, use Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or visit weather.gov/ctp.
The snow emergency from Lock Haven police:
Snow Emergency for the City of Lock Haven from 12-16-20 to 12-18-20.
Under the provisions of Subsection 380-85 of the Code of the City of Lock Haven, on-street parking will be prohibited in certain areas of downtown Lock Haven beginning Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at 3 o’clock p.m. and ending on Friday, December 18, 2020 at 4 o’clock p.m. on the following streets:
• E Main from First Street to Henderson
• E Church from Bellefonte Avenue to N Jay Street
• E Water Street from N Vesper to N Jay Street
• N Grove from E Church to E Water
• N Vesper from E Church to E Water
• Bellefonte Avenue
By order of the Chief of Police, free parking will be provided in all city-owned off-street metered parking lots in the downtown during the above times to accommodate those needing to park downtown.
Following the snow emergency, the city will continue to remove snow from areas in the downtown at which time parking will continue to be restricted but will be marked with bagged parking meters.
And from Renovo Mayor Tommy Tarantella, Jr.:
As Mayor of the Renovo Borough, I Tommy Tarantella, Jr. am declaring a Snow and Ice Emergency for the Renovo Borough. This is a result of the expectation to receive in excess of 2” or more of Snow and Ice. The emergency is declared from 12 noon Wednesday 12/16/2020 until 12 noon Thursday 12/17/2020.
-During this emergency it will be required to travel on Borough streets during the snow storm with vehicles equipped with snow tires or tire chains.
-Huron Avenue/Rt. 120 will be classified as a snow emergency route during the emergency and parking will be prohibited on Huron Avenue/Rt. 120 during that time.
-Snow is prohibited to be removed to Borough streets from sidewalks, driveways, and/or lots.
-During the snow storm parking is prohibited on the odd numbered side of side streets to allow for snow removal/plowing, salting, and/or cindering. Once the snow storm has ended and snow has been removed or after 8am on the following day the snow storm event ended, parking is prohibited on the even side to allow for snow removal, salting, and cindering.
-Borough Police have the authorization to have any vehicle parked in violation towed at the owners expense. If convicted fines can be imposed up to $300.
For additional information you can view the Renovo Borough’s Municipal Ordinances.
Stay safe and I appreciate your diligence to support the efforts of our Street Maintenance Crew.
