WHAT
Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 8 to 12 inches in the Wyoming Valley with snowfall amounts of 12 to 18 inches across the northern Tier of PA and central New York. Localized amounts up to two feet possible in the Southern Tier of NY and northern Tier of PA eastward toward the Catskills. Snow may mix with or change to sleet for a time in the Wyoming Valley.
WHERE
Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania.
WHEN
From 1 AM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday.
IMPACTS
Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions can impact travel on Sunday along with the Monday morning and evening commutes.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Snow will overspread Northeast PA and the New York Southern Tier around daybreak Sunday morning, moving north to the I-90 corridor by the mid-morning hours on Sunday. At this time, the heaviest snowfall is forecast to be from south-central NY and areas along the NY/PA line. However, further adjustments to the storm track are possible. Snowfall could be very heavy at times Sunday afternoon into Sunday night with hourly rates exceeding 2 inches per hour.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
