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Action: New Issued At: 2026-02-21 12:44:20 593 WWUS41 KCTP 211843 WSWCTP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 143 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...IMPACTFUL WINTER STORM TO BRING HEAVY SNOWFALL TO CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA... PAZ024-033-221130- /O.UPG.KCTP.WS.A.0004.260222T0600Z-260224T0600Z/ /O.NEW.KCTP.WS.W.0002.260222T0600Z-260224T0600Z/ Cambria-Somerset- Including the cities of Somerset and Johnstown 143 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM SUNDAY TO 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Cambria and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From 1 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall totals on the ridgetops will be locally higher due to the enhanced upslope snow. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ PAZ056-063-221130- /O.UPG.KCTP.WS.A.0004.260222T1000Z-260223T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KCTP.WS.W.0002.260222T1000Z-260223T1800Z/ Perry-Cumberland- Including the cities of Carlisle and Newport 143 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow likely. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph late Sunday night and Monday. * WHERE...Cumberland and Perry Counties. * WHEN...From 5 AM Sunday to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Uncertainty remains for where the heaviest snow bands will occur. Snow totals could be higher depending on these localized bands. Snowfall at times could exceed 1 inch per hour rates. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ PAZ057>059-064>066-221130- /O.UPG.KCTP.WS.A.0004.260222T1000Z-260223T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KCTP.WS.W.0002.260222T1000Z-260223T1800Z/ Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Adams-York-Lancaster- Including the cities of Hershey, York, Pottsville, Lancaster, Lebanon, Gettysburg, and Harrisburg 143 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow likely. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph Sunday night and Monday. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 5 AM Sunday to 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Uncertainty remains for where the heaviest snow bands will occur. Snow totals could be higher depending on these localized bands. Snowfall at times could exceed 1 inch per hour rates. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ PAZ017>019-025>028-034>036-042-049>053-221130- /O.NEW.KCTP.WS.A.0005.260222T1000Z-260223T1800Z/ Clearfield-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Blair-Huntingdon- Mifflin-Juniata-Bedford-Fulton-Franklin-Sullivan-Union-Snyder- Montour-Northumberland-Columbia- Including the cities of McConnellsburg, Bloomsburg, Mount Union, Danville, DuBois, Altoona, Philipsburg, Lewisburg, Berwick, Bedford, Laporte, Huntingdon, Selinsgrove, Clearfield, Sunbury, Mifflintown, State College, Shamokin, Lewistown, and Chambersburg 143 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 8 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From late tonight through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Uncertainty remains for where the heaviest snow bands will occur. Snow totals could be higher depending on these localized bands. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit weather.gov/StateCollege Bowen/Bauco/Jurewicz Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-21 22:10:06 323 WWUS41 KCTP 220409 WSWCTP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 1109 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 PAZ017>019-025>028-034>036-042-049-050-222030- /O.UPG.KCTP.WS.A.0005.260222T1000Z-260223T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KCTP.WS.W.0002.260222T0600Z-260223T1800Z/ Clearfield-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Blair-Huntingdon- Mifflin-Juniata-Bedford-Fulton-Franklin-Sullivan-Union-Snyder- Including the cities of Huntingdon, Mount Union, DuBois, McConnellsburg, Selinsgrove, Bedford, Altoona, State College, Lewistown, Chambersburg, Laporte, Mifflintown, Lewisburg, Philipsburg, and Clearfield 1109 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ PAZ012-045-222030- /O.EXB.KCTP.WS.W.0002.260222T0600Z-260223T1800Z/ Northern Clinton-Southern Clinton- Including the cities of Lock Haven and Renovo 1109 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern Clinton and Southern Clinton Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ PAZ024-033-222030- /O.EXT.KCTP.WS.W.0002.260222T0500Z-260224T0600Z/ Cambria-Somerset- Including the cities of Somerset and Johnstown 1109 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Cambria and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ PAZ056>059-063>066-222030- /O.EXT.KCTP.WS.W.0002.260222T0700Z-260223T1800Z/ Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York-Lancaster- Including the cities of Hershey, Carlisle, Pottsville, Lancaster, Gettysburg, Lebanon, Newport, Harrisburg, and York 1109 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ PAZ051>053-222030- /O.UPG.KCTP.WS.A.0005.260222T1000Z-260223T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KCTP.WW.Y.0011.260222T0600Z-260223T1800Z/ Montour-Northumberland-Columbia- Including the cities of Berwick, Danville, Shamokin, Bloomsburg, and Sunbury 1109 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Columbia, Montour, and Northumberland Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ PAZ005-006-010-011-037-041-046-222030- /O.NEW.KCTP.WW.Y.0011.260222T0600Z-260223T1800Z/ McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Southern Lycoming- Including the cities of Emporium, Mansfield, St. Marys, Bradford, Wellsboro, Williamsport, Ridgway, Coudersport, and Trout Run 1109 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit weather.gov/StateCollege Colbert/Beaty Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-21 22:10:06 323 WWUS41 KCTP 220409 WSWCTP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 1109 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 PAZ017>019-025>028-034>036-042-049-050-222030- /O.UPG.KCTP.WS.A.0005.260222T1000Z-260223T1800Z/ /O.EXB.KCTP.WS.W.0002.260222T0600Z-260223T1800Z/ Clearfield-Northern Centre-Southern Centre-Blair-Huntingdon- Mifflin-Juniata-Bedford-Fulton-Franklin-Sullivan-Union-Snyder- Including the cities of Huntingdon, Mount Union, DuBois, McConnellsburg, Selinsgrove, Bedford, Altoona, State College, Lewistown, Chambersburg, Laporte, Mifflintown, Lewisburg, Philipsburg, and Clearfield 1109 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ PAZ012-045-222030- /O.EXB.KCTP.WS.W.0002.260222T0600Z-260223T1800Z/ Northern Clinton-Southern Clinton- Including the cities of Lock Haven and Renovo 1109 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern Clinton and Southern Clinton Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ PAZ024-033-222030- /O.EXT.KCTP.WS.W.0002.260222T0500Z-260224T0600Z/ Cambria-Somerset- Including the cities of Somerset and Johnstown 1109 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Cambria and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ PAZ056>059-063>066-222030- /O.EXT.KCTP.WS.W.0002.260222T0700Z-260223T1800Z/ Perry-Dauphin-Schuylkill-Lebanon-Cumberland-Adams-York-Lancaster- Including the cities of Hershey, Carlisle, Pottsville, Lancaster, Gettysburg, Lebanon, Newport, Harrisburg, and York 1109 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary. && $$ PAZ051>053-222030- /O.UPG.KCTP.WS.A.0005.260222T1000Z-260223T1800Z/ /O.NEW.KCTP.WW.Y.0011.260222T0600Z-260223T1800Z/ Montour-Northumberland-Columbia- Including the cities of Berwick, Danville, Shamokin, Bloomsburg, and Sunbury 1109 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Columbia, Montour, and Northumberland Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ PAZ005-006-010-011-037-041-046-222030- /O.NEW.KCTP.WW.Y.0011.260222T0600Z-260223T1800Z/ McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Tioga-Northern Lycoming-Southern Lycoming- Including the cities of Emporium, Mansfield, St. Marys, Bradford, Wellsboro, Williamsport, Ridgway, Coudersport, and Trout Run 1109 PM EST Sat Feb 21 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST MONDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit weather.gov/StateCollege Colbert/Beaty | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||