A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for 4 counties in northern Pennsylvania as the first snow of the season arrives Thursday night.
NWS State College says Potter, Tioga, northern Lycoming and Sullivan counties could see up to 2 inches of snow, with locally up to 4 inches.
Timing and snow totals
The advisory runs from 7 PM Thursday to 1 PM EST Friday. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Rain will change to wet snow tonight and continue into Friday morning. Snowfall is elevation dependent, with accumulation most likely above 1,500 feet.
Source: NWS State College on X
Where it could stick
Snow is most likely to accumulate on non-paved surfaces. Cities in the advisory area include Coudersport, Wellsboro, Laporte, Mansfield and Trout Run.
NWS notes that the first snow of the season can cause greater impacts as motorists adjust to winter driving conditions.
Travel impacts
Be prepared for winter driving conditions overnight through the Friday morning commute.
Slow down and use caution. Check road conditions at 511pa.com.
Lake effect snow continues
Earlier forecasts also call for lake effect snow showers across western Pennsylvania from Thursday night through Saturday night. Some lake effect locations could see locally up to 2 inches.
Source: NWS State College on X
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