At 9:43 p.m. on Saturday, the National Weather Service released an updated forecast for lake effect snow in Cambria and Somerset counties through 11:15 p.m.
“At 9:39 p.m., a lake effect snow band was moving into southern Cambria county, developing further towards the southeast at around 20 mph,” according to the weather service.
The following locations are affected by the alert: Central City, Beaverdale-Lloydell, Paint, Jerome, South Fork, Scalp Level, Sidman, Johnstown, Westmont, Windber, Belmont, Nanty-Glo, Portage, Geistown, Southmont, Vinco, Dale, East Conemaugh, and Salix-Beauty Line Park. On parts of Route 219, snow-covered and slick roads are to be expected.
“In winter weather conditions, conditions can rapidly deteriorate,” the weather service continues. Be ready for roads covered with ice or snow. To get to your destination, slow down and give yourself more time.
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