Winter weather and wind chill advisories issued

STATE COLLEGE, PA – Hey, Clinton County, buckle up. It’s a weather double-whammy as Christmas Eve and Christmas Day approach. The National Weather Service in State College has posted both a winter weather advisory and a wind chill advisory to follow.

Winter Weather Advisory
Until Thu 3 pm EST
1 of 2
Action Recommended
Execute a pre-planned activity identified in the instructions

Issued
State College – PA, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area
Northern Clinton, Northern Lycoming, Southern Clinton and Southern Lycoming Counties

Description
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 3 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON… …WIND CHILL ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY…

WHAT…For the Winter Weather Advisory, wet snow. Additional snow accumulations of up to one inch. For the Wind Chill Advisory, very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. Frequent wind gusts between 35 and 45 mph late Friday morning through Saturday.

WHERE…Northern Clinton, Northern Lycoming, Southern Clinton and Southern Lycoming Counties.

WHEN…For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 3 PM EST this afternoon. For the Wind Chill Advisory, from 10 AM Friday to 7 PM EST Saturday.

IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. The cold wind chills could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorists to adjust speeds based on driving conditions as winter weather impacts will include snow covered roads and limited visibility.