NWS State College

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The arctic cold front passing through today will drop temperatures significantly. Lows tonight will be near record values for much of the area. The records are forecast to be broken at both Johnstown and Altoona airports. #PAwx

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Here comes the Arctic front!

Gusty winds, snow showers/squalls, and plummeting temperatures are inbound on Thursday.

Get ready for much colder temperatures Thursday night into Friday!
#PAwx

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SNOW SQUALL DRIVING SIMULATION
Ready to test your skills as you drive through a snow squall?

Try out the FREE Snow Squall Driving Simulation developed by
@HofstraU
with support from
@NWSStateCollege
!

Find the links to play in the reply below!
#SnowSquallSafetyPA

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Try out the FREE Snow Squall Driving Simulation:

@MetaQuestVR
:
https://
meta.com/experiences/sn
ow-squall-driving-simulation/9642051659157182/
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Desktop version:
https://
storage.googleapis.com/snow-squall-we
bgl/index.html
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#SnowSquallSafetyPA

Partly-to-mostly cloudy conditions are expected today, ahead of a quick-moving system approaching the region later this evening.
A cold front crosses central PA on Thursday, bringing some potential for snow squalls across N PA and much cooler temperatures. #PAwx

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Here's a look at estimated snowfall totals from today's event. Thanks to everyone who submitted reports!

You can view a list of snowfall reports here:
https://
forecast.weather.gov/product.php?si
te=ctp&issuedby=CTP&product=PNS
…
#PAwx

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The rest of the week and weekend looks rather cold & mostly dry.
We could see a few snow showers/squalls in northwest PA on Thursday as a cold front moves through.
Thursday night will be the coldest of the week with lows in the single digits and teens.
#PAwx

First widespread plowable snow of the season will impact/slow travel through the AM commute
Snow measurements are appreciated!

https://
inws.ncep.noaa.gov/report/
Check road conditions at
http://
511PA.com
https://
511pa.com/about/mobileapp #PAwx #PAwinter
@PennDOTNews

@PATurnpikeAlert

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Check road conditions on
https://
511pa.com before you try traveling this morning. Lots of traffic cameras and road condition, traffic speed/restrictions, and accident info there! Please use caution and add plenty of time to reach your destination this morning.

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Snow has overspread much of Central PA at 5 AM EST. A small patch of freezing rain may sneak into southern PA as the morning continues. Expect slippery, snow-covered roads. The precipitation will end around 11 AM in Altoona, and by 3 PM in Lancaster where it may turn to rain.

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Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for all of central Pennsylvania beginning late tonight continuing through early Tuesday afternoon.
Snowfall will generally top out between 4-6" with isolated areas potentially topping out just above 6" of snowfall. #PAwx

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Tuesday morning's commute could take a little extra time - a plowable snowfall is likely for nearly all of Central PA!

Monitor
http://
weather.gov/ctp/winter for the latest forecast information!
#PAwx

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Lake effect snow will fall in NW PA tonight, with 1-3" for Warren County. More widespread snow is expected Mon Night - Tue, as well as some mixed precip in the Laurels & South of I-81. The highest chance for 6" of snow is east of I-99 and esp from Harrisburg/Williamsport east.

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Confidence is increasing in a plowable snowfall for most of Central PA with our next winter storm (Monday night - Tuesday).

Highest totals in eastern PA (generally east of US-15). Some snow could mix with rain across southeast PA, depending on the exact track of the storm.
#PAwx

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Snow enters northwestern Pennsylvania overnight, with highest accumulations through Sunday evening across NW PA.
Light ice accumulation is expected in Somerset County; thus, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from 3 AM Sunday through Noon (12 PM) Sunday. #PAwx

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Two Winter Events Upcoming:
Saturday Night - Sunday: Plowable snow in northern PA, scattered showers (wintry mix) elsewhere
Monday Night - Tuesday: Widespread snowfall possible, significant accumulations (4"+) most likely in northeast PA
#PAwx

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Scattered snow showers and isolated snow squalls will be possible through the rest of the evening over south-central PA. Watch out for icy spots and be prepared to slow down. #PAwx

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A snow squall warning is in effect until 5:00 PM EST for US-22, US-322, US-522 near Lewistown, PA and US-22 near Mifflintown, PA.

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A snow squall warning is in effect until 4:30 PM EST for US-322, US-522 near Lewistown, PA and US-322 near State College, PA.

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A snow squall warning is in effect until 4:30 PM EST for I-99 near Tyrone, PA.

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A snow squall warning is in effect until 4:00 PM EST for US-220 near Bellefonte, PA and US-322 near Philipsburg, PA and US-322 near State College, PA.

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A snow squall warning is in effect until 3:30 PM EST for I-99, US-220 near Altoona, PA and I-99, US-220 near Tyrone, PA.

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A snow squall warning is in effect until 2:45 PM EST for I-99 near Tyrone, PA.

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A snow squall warning is in effect until 2:30 PM EST for I-80 near Blanchard, PA and I-80 near Eagleville, PA and I-80 near Howard, PA and I-80 near Beech Creek, PA.

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A snow squall warning is in effect until 1:30 PM EST for US-322 near Clearfield, PA and US-219 near DuBois, PA.

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A snow squall warning is in effect until 12:45 PM EST for I-80, US-219 near DuBois, PA and US-322 near Clearfield, PA and US-322 near Philipsburg, PA.

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555 PM Thursday November 27th, 2025: Snow showers will become more widespread overnight, as winds shift more to the northwest by morning. Expected snowfall from 7 PM Thursday evening to 7 AM Friday.

Thanksgiving - Nov 27, 2025 @ 6 AM EST: Windy and much colder today. Heavy Lake Effect Snow will impact holiday travel across NW PA as a single, intense Lake Effect Snow band shifts inland and transitions into several long, narrow snow bands this afternoon through Friday.

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Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at NWS State College!

Windy, chilly, and snowy (at least in northwest PA) weather is on the menu for #Thanksgiving and #BlackFriday.
#PAwx

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515 PM Wednesday November 26th, 2025: After a Spring like day, temperatures by Thanksgiving morning will be feel much colder. Temperatures Thanksgiving afternoon will not change much from morning lows. In addition, gusty winds and lake effect snow showers will prevail.