Weather Warnings for Pennsylvania

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Pennsylvania
Alerts Updated: February 24, 2026, 4:00 am  UTC


Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 10:27PM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Summary: * WHAT...Additional snow accumulations up to two inches, mainly in the higher terrain. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Cambria and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 10:27 pm      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 1:00 am
Area:  Cambria; Somerset


Special Weather Statement issued February 23 at 9:53PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Summary: With a fresh snowpack and cold air advection behind the departing storm, a cold night is on tap for the region. Temperatures are already below freezing, and lows will bottom out in the teens to low 20s late tonight. There may be some areas where winds can become light enough for radiational cooling, and then even colder temperatures are possible. These cold temperatures will allow for any standing water to freeze, especially on untreated roadways. Black ice is difficult to see and makes roads very slippery.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 9:53 pm      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 5:00 am
Area:  New Castle; Kent; Inland Sussex; Delaware Beaches; Kent; Queen Anne's; Talbot; Caroline; Sussex; Warren; Morris; Hunterdon; Somerset; Middlesex; Western Monmouth; Eastern Monmouth; Mercer; Salem; Gloucester; Camden; Northwestern Burlington; Ocean; Cumberland; Atlantic; Cape May; Atlantic Coastal Cape May; Coastal Atlantic; Coastal Ocean; Southeastern Burlington; Carbon; Monroe; Berks; Lehigh; Northampton; Delaware; Philadelphia; Western Chester; Eastern Chester; Western Montgomery; Eastern Montgomery; Upper Bucks; Lower Bucks


Winter Storm Warning issued February 23 at 7:45PM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Summary: * WHAT...Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Portions of western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 7:45 pm      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 1:00 am
Area:  Westmoreland Ridges; Fayette Ridges; Higher Elevations of Indiana; Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston; Preston; Eastern Preston; Western Tucker


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 7:01PM EST until February 24 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

Summary: * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Southern Erie County. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 7:01 pm      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 5:15 am
Area:  Southern Erie


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 23 at 7:01PM EST until February 24 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

Summary: * WHAT...Lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch. * WHERE...Crawford and Northern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning commute.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 7:01 pm      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 5:15 am
Area:  Northern Erie; Crawford


Flood Warning issued February 23 at 2:10PM EST by NWS State College PA

Summary: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Pennsylvania... Swatara Creek above Middletown affecting Dauphin County. .An ice jam on the Susquehanna River could cause water and ice to infiltrate the lowlands along the Swatara Creek and adjacent river areas in the vicinity of Middletown. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Swatara Creek above Middletown. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 11.0 feet, Minor overbank flooding begins near the Vine Street Bridge downstream to the Susquehanna River. At 12.0 feet, Both banks overflow upstream of the Vine Street Bridge and several basements are affected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1:30 PM EST Monday the stage was 11.4 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum creek stage in the 24 hours ending at 1:30 PM EST Monday was 12.2 feet. - Forecast...Ice jam flooding is inherently difficult to predict. Be prepared for rapid changes in creek and river levels depending on ice jam behavior. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 12.6 feet on 04/05/2024. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 23, 2026, 2:10 pm      Expires:  February 24, 2026, 7:00 am
Area:  Dauphin, PA


The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Pittsburgh PA on this developing situation.

Summary: The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Pittsburgh PA on this developing situation.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 12:00 pm      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 12:15 pm
Area:  Westmoreland Ridges; Fayette Ridges; Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston; Preston; Eastern Preston; Western Tucker; Eastern Tucker