The National Weather Service released an updated forecast at 2:41 p.m. on Friday, predicting snow showers until 3:30 p.m. in the Northern Center and Southern Center counties, as well as Clearfield, Cambria, Blair, Somerset, and Bedford counties.
“A zone of snow showers was located at 2:35 p.m. along a line that ran from Westover to 19 miles northwest of Bellefonte and was heading east at 30 mph. This covers the region between the Dubois and Snow Shoe exits on Interstate 80, namely from mile marks 97 to 142.According to the weather service, this also includes Interstate 99 from mile markers 0 to 62 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike from mile markers 101 to 145.
“In winter weather conditions, conditions can rapidly deteriorate,” the weather service says. Be ready for roads covered with ice or snow. Reduce your speed and give yourself more time to get there. When traversing this region of snow showers, exercise extra caution, especially on higher hills. Accidents may result from abrupt changes in visibility and perhaps slick roads.
Navigating rainy roads: Safety tips for wet weather
Roads can become dangerous when it rains. Keep yourself updated and heed these weather service recommendations to stay safe during periods of intense precipitation:
Watch out for flooding rivers:
Keep your distances from other vehicles safe:
Reduce your speed and exercise caution:
Pick your lane carefully:
Visibility is important.
Be cautious on slick roads:
Stay a safe distance away from big cars:
Be mindful of your wipers:
Taking these safety measures will significantly improve your road safety while it’s raining a lot. For a safe trip, keep yourself updated on weather conditions and follow local authorities’ instructions.
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