CLARION CO., Pa. (EYT) — A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Clarion County and surrounding areas.
The National Weather Service of Pittsburgh issued the following Urgent Winter Message at 2:02 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2020:
Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT — WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
202 PM EST Fri Jan 17 2020
COUNTIES:
Mercer-Venango-Forest-Lawrence-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Armstrong-Indiana
CITIES:
Sharon, Hermitage, Grove City, Oil City, Franklin, Tionesta, New Castle, Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, Punxsutawney, Brookville, Kittanning, Ford City, and Indiana.
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST SATURDAY…
* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE…Portions of northwest and western Pennsylvania.
* WHEN…From 4 AM to 7 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow will transition to a mix of freezing rain and sleet through Saturday afternoon. Precipitation will change to rain by Saturday evening.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
Please report snow or ice by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using Twitter @NWSPittsburgh
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorists to adjust speeds based on driving conditions as winter weather impacts Pennsylvania roadways. Visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway and traffic conditions.
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