* WHAT...Snow, heavy at times under localized bands. Totals will be highly elevation dependent as well. A few inches or in valley locations with amounts of 5-12 inches above 1,500 feet. Totals of 12-18 inches possible in the highest elevations in western Wayne, eastern Lackawanna, Delaware and eastern Susquehanna counties.
* WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM EST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult, especially with snowfall rates of 1-3 inches per hour in spots overnight. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute. Heavy snowfall could bring down trees and wires due to the weight of the snow.
* AFFECTED AREAS: BROOME ... DELAWARE ... SULLIVAN ... SUSQUEHANNA ... NORTHERN WAYNE ... WYOMING ... LACKAWANNA ... LUZERNE ... PIKE ... SOUTHERN WAYNE
Instructions:
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. In New York, The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. In Pennsylvania, The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission strongly encourage motorist to heed all travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel. Visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadways, and traffic conditions.
