* WHAT...Significant icing expected. Total snow accumulations up to half an inch and ice accumulations between two tenths and three tenths of an inch.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Power outages and tree damage are likely due to the ice. Travel could be nearly impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Friday post-holiday travel.
* AFFECTED AREAS: VENANGO ... FOREST ... CLARION ... JEFFERSON ... ARMSTRONG ... WESTMORELAND RIDGES ... INDIANA ... HIGHER ELEVATIONS OF INDIANA
Instructions:
Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. Please report ice accumulations or damage by calling 412-262-1988, posting to the NWS Pittsburgh Facebook page, or using X @NWSPittsburgh.
