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Home Return to list Winter Storm Watch 0003 Issued by the State College Forecast Office
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-02-05 01:15:35 173 WWUS41 KCTP 050715 WSWCTP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 215 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 PAZ024-033-052300- /O.CON.KCTP.WS.A.0003.260206T1500Z-260207T1200Z/ Cambria-Somerset- Including the cities of Somerset and Johnstown 215 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH SATURDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches with 6 inches or more possible on the ridges. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Cambria and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From Friday morning through Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause blowing and drifting snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The wind chills will be close to 20 below zero Friday night and Saturday morning. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. 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. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit weather.gov/StateCollege Dangelo/Beaty Action: Upgraded Issued At: 2026-02-05 11:41:47 701 WWUS41 KCTP 051741 WSWCTP URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service State College PA 1241 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 PAZ024-033-060900- /O.UPG.KCTP.WS.A.0003.260206T1500Z-260207T1200Z/ /O.NEW.KCTP.WW.Y.0007.260206T1500Z-260207T1200Z/ Cambria-Somerset- Including the cities of Johnstown and Somerset 1241 PM EST Thu Feb 5 2026 ...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM FRIDAY TO 7 AM EST SATURDAY... * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Localized amounts up to 8 inches in the highest elevations. Winds gusting as high as 45 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Cambria and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...From 10 AM Friday to 7 AM EST Saturday. The heaviest snow is expected Friday afternoon through Friday night. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous travel conditions could impact the Friday evening commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and cause significant blowing and drifting snow. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Near-blizzard conditions with very low visibility are possible at times late Friday night into early Saturday morning and could make travel extremely difficult. The heaviest snowfall is expected along and to the west of Route 219. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Persons should delay travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Make sure your vehicle is winterized and in good working order. && $$ For more information from the National Weather Service visit weather.gov/StateCollege Steinbugl/Martin | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||