Winter Storm Warning In Effect

February 15, 2021 4:09 am

A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect and will continue through 1 p.m. Tuesday for many counties in western Pennsylvania, east central Ohio and northern West Virginia. The warning is in effect for the combination of ice and snow that will come in two different rounds. Snow will become widespread Monday morning. There could be a band of moderate to heavy snow that sets up through the area which will limit visibility and make driving dangerous as snow sticks to untreated surfaces. Overall, it looks like a trace to three inches of snow will be possible Monday morning. There will be isolated spots of snow Monday afternoon, but the second round of steadier snowfall will start Monday evening. Snow may mix with freezing rain or sleet. Right now, the heaviest snow totals will fall across our northwest counties with lesser amounts in our far southeast counties. The National Weather Service says if you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.