Leisenring Warnings, Watches and Advisories

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Please carefully read each posted Warning and Alert as it relates to the area(s) being affected. We may provide a wider range of issued severe weather warnings for surrounding cities and counties, so some alerts may not directly impact this location. This is done to help with preparing for severe weather that may overlap or be heading towards Leisenring.

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Special Weather Statement issued December 5 at 1:01AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

At 100 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking a snow squall with strong and potentially damaging winds along a line extending from Conneaut to Akron. Movement was east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph, visibility rapidly dropping to one quarter of a mile or less, a quick snow accumulation on area roadways, and a flash freeze of wet roadways as temperatures drop behind the line of snow squalls. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...A rapid drop in visibility and quick accumulation of snow on roads will make travel conditions hazardous. Strong wind gusts will blow around unsecured objects and may cause scattered tree damage, resulting in a few power outages. Locations impacted include... Erie, Meadville, Corry, Edinboro, Titusville, North East, Union City, Girard, Cambridge Springs, Waterford, Albion, Linesville, Wattsburg, Adamsville, Pymatuning Central, Riceville, Harmonsburg, Guys Mills, Pymatuning North, and Atlantic.

Special Weather Statement issued December 5 at 12:58AM EST by NWS State College PA

HAZARDS...A band of heavy snow accompanied by winds of up to 30 MPH which can rapidly reduce visibility to less than one mile. LOCATION AND MOVEMENT...At 1257 AM EST, a band of heavy snow was along a line extending from 16 miles southeast of Punxsutawney to 11 miles east of Waynesburg and moving east at 45 MPH. LOCATIONS IMPACTED INCLUDE... Johnstown, Somerset, Windber, Ebensburg, Belmont, Portage, Northern Cambria, Curwensville, Geistown, Meyersdale, Patton, Cresson, Gallitzin, and Loretto. For those driving on Interstate 80, this includes areas between the Woodland and Kylertown exits, specifically near mile marker 132. This includes The Pennsylvania Turnpike from mile markers 101 to 130. SAFETY INFO... Use extra caution if you must travel into or through this band of heavy snow. Rapid changes in visibility and potentially slick roads may lead to accidents.

Wind Advisory issued December 4 at 9:29PM EST until December 5 at 9:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 7 AM to 9 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 4 at 9:28PM EST until December 6 at 4:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In New York, Delaware and Sullivan Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Wayne County. * WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Embedded snow squalls may reduce visibility to near zero at times Thursday morning. Winds will become increasingly gusty Thursday, as the event transitions to lake effect snow.

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 4 at 9:20PM EST until December 7 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches, with higher amounts possible where bands are most persistent. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph, especially tonight and Thursday morning. * WHERE...Crawford County. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Near-blizzard conditions are expected late tonight and Thursday morning. Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the commutes from Thursday morning through Friday evening. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and power lines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An Arctic front will cross the region tonight and will bring a band of heavier snow with quickly deteriorating conditions, including a quick inch or two of snow, visibility of 1/4 mile or less, and wind gusts to 50 mph. Travel could quickly become difficult across the region with the onset of this winter event. The strongest winds are expected late tonight and Thursday morning, when near-blizzard conditions are expected. Lake effect snow bands will develop and be the main concern for the rest of the event through Thursday with some lingering snow on Friday. Additionally, the gusty winds and density of the large snowpack across far northern Crawford County could result in damage to structures.

Blizzard Warning issued December 4 at 9:20PM EST until December 7 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions. Snow accumulations of 10 to 18 inches north of I-90 increasing to 12 to 20 inches with locally higher amounts south of I-90. Wind gusts up to 60 MPH north of I-90 and up to 50 MPH south of I-90, mainly Thursday morning. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Visibilities will drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Significant drifting of snow is likely, including across some roadways. The strong winds may cause downed trees and power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel is expected to be impossible late tonight and Thursday and should be postponed. The hazardous conditions will impact the Thursday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...An Arctic front will cross the region tonight and will bring a band of heavier snow with quickly deteriorating conditions, including a quick inch or two of snow, visibility of 1/4 mile or less, and wind gusts to 50 mph. Travel could quickly become difficult across the region with the onset of this winter event. The strongest winds and blizzard conditions are expected late tonight through midday Thursday. Lake effect snow bands will develop Thursday afternoon and be the main concern for the rest of the event through Friday as wind gusts slowly diminish. The strong winds and density of the large snowpack across Northwest Pennsylvania could result in damage to structures.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 4 at 8:07PM EST until December 6 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 4 at 8:07PM EST until December 6 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 4 and 10 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...In Pennsylvania, Higher Elevations of Fayette and Higher Elevations of Westmoreland Counties. In West Virginia, Eastern Preston and Western Tucker Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 4 at 8:07PM EST until December 6 at 1:00PM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Forest, Jefferson PA, Mercer, Venango, and Clarion Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

Wind Advisory issued December 4 at 7:16PM EST until December 5 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Carbon and Monroe Counties. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Wind Advisory issued December 4 at 7:16PM EST until December 5 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, northern, and southern Delaware, northeast Maryland, central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey, and east central and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 6 AM to 10 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 4 at 3:29PM EST until December 5 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Northern Lycoming, Sullivan, and Tioga Counties. * WHEN...Until 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Winter Storm Warning issued December 4 at 3:29PM EST until December 6 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Cambria, Clearfield, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. Snow and blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility with near-blizzard conditions at times on the ridgetops. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A brief lull in the snowfall is expected Thursday morning, but the snow will pick up in intensity by the afternoon.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 4 at 3:29PM EST until December 6 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 55 mph. * WHERE...Northern Centre and Northern Clinton Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 4 at 3:29PM EST until December 6 at 8:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

* WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Cameron, Elk, McKean, Potter, and Warren Counties. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EST Friday. * IMPACTS...Whiteout conditions are expected at times and will make travel difficult and treacherous. The strong winds combined with the weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.

Wind Advisory issued December 4 at 3:19PM EST until December 5 at 7:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 45 to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...Central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Special Weather Statement issued December 4 at 9:54AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

...SNOW SQUALL POTENTIAL INCREASES EARLY THURSDAY AND CAN IMPACT MORNING COMMUTE... Wind gusts of 40 MPH are possible from this afternoon through Thursday afternoon. Some locally higher gusts of 45 to 50 mph will be possible this evening. These winds may blow around loose or light weight objects such as decorations, in particular inflatable decorations. A cold front is expected to advance late tonight into early Thursday morning. Snow squalls and rapidly dropping temperatures can cause travel impacts. While accumulations will generally be less than an inch, quick bursts of snow will lead to reductions in visibility. Cold conditions are expected Thursday morning with wind chill values between 0 and 5 degrees.