At 6:23 a.m. on Thursday, the National Weather Service issued an updated weather notice for Northern Clinton, Northern Center, Southern Center, Northern Lycoming, Southern Clinton, and Southern Lycoming counties, as well as Clearfield and Union counties, indicating snow showers through 7:15 a.m.
“At 6:20 a.m., a broken line of heavy snow showers was along a line extending from near Lock Haven to near Clearfield and moving east at 55 MPH,” according to the National Weather Service.
The following locations are affected by the alert: Sandy, Carroll, Woodward, Keating, Pleasant Gap, Philipsburg, Woodland, Curwensville, Lamar, Watsontown, Zion, Mill Hall, DuBois, Clearfield, Bellefonte, Lewisburg, Jersey Shore, Mifflinburg, and Williamsport. For drivers on Interstate 80, this comprises the region between the Dubois and Lewisburg-Williamsport exits, as well as Interstate 99 from mile markers 79 to 85. Specifically, this includes the miles 98 to 209 on Interstate 80.
The weather service states that “in winter weather conditions, conditions can deteriorate rapidly.” Be ready for roads covered with ice or snow. Reduce your speed and give yourself more time to get there. If you have to drive through or into deep snow, go with additional caution. Accidents may result from abrupt changes in visibility and perhaps slick roads.
Rainy day rules: How to stay safe in heavy precipitation
Safety comes first when there is a lot of rain. To avoid dangers and navigate wet roads, arm yourself with these weather service guidelines:
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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