Weather Warnings for Pennsylvania

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Pennsylvania
Alerts Updated: February 22, 2026, 1:34 pm  UTC


Special Weather Statement issued February 22 at 8:34AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Summary: Light snow has developed across the area this morning. Most locations will get less than an inch up to mid day, but 1 to 2 inches may occur for some higher elevations. Despite the snow being light, roads may be slick this morning before improving as temperatures creep above freezing for most of the area and daylight gets stronger. Exercise caution if traveling.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 22, 2026, 8:34 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 11:00 am
Area:  Northern Oneida; Yates; Seneca; Southern Cayuga; Onondaga; Steuben; Schuyler; Chemung; Tompkins; Madison; Southern Oneida; Cortland; Chenango; Otsego; Tioga; Broome; Delaware; Sullivan; Bradford; Susquehanna; Northern Wayne; Wyoming; Lackawanna; Luzerne; Pike; Southern Wayne


Winter Storm Warning issued February 22 at 6:00AM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Summary: ...POTENTIALLY HISTORIC WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH MONDAY... .A major winter storm is expected to develop today, impacting the region with very heavy, crippling snowfall and areas of blizzard conditions. Precipitation will develop today, changing to all snow this afternoon and evening. The most severe conditions and heaviest snowfall will occur tonight, with snow gradually tapering off during the daytime Monday. Record breaking snowfall totals are possible. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 16 and 22 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Eastern Chester, Western Chester, and Western Montgomery Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and result in isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour. Locally higher snowfall amounts possible. Blowing and drifting of snow, and whiteout conditions possible.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 22, 2026, 6:00 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Western Chester; Eastern Chester; Western Montgomery


Winter Storm Warning issued February 22 at 6:00AM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Summary: ...POTENTIALLY HISTORIC WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH MONDAY... .A major winter storm is expected to develop today, impacting the region with very heavy, crippling snowfall and areas of blizzard conditions. Precipitation will develop today, changing to all snow this afternoon and evening. The most severe conditions and heaviest snowfall will occur tonight, with snow gradually tapering off during the daytime Monday. Record breaking snowfall totals are possible. * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Berks, Lehigh, and Northampton Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and result in isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour. Locally higher snowfall amounts possible. Blowing and drifting of snow, and whiteout conditions possible.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 22, 2026, 6:00 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Berks; Lehigh; Northampton


Blizzard Warning issued February 22 at 6:00AM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Summary: ...POTENTIALLY HISTORIC WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH MONDAY... .A major winter storm is expected to develop today, impacting the region with very heavy, crippling snowfall and areas of blizzard conditions. Precipitation will develop today, changing to all snow this afternoon and evening. The most severe conditions and heaviest snowfall will occur tonight, with snow gradually tapering off during the daytime Monday. Record breaking snowfall totals are possible. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 12 and 24 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Carbon and Monroe Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and result in isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour. Locally higher snowfall amounts and significant drifting of snow possible.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  February 22, 2026, 6:00 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Carbon; Monroe


Blizzard Warning issued February 22 at 6:00AM EST until February 23 at 6:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Summary: ...POTENTIALLY HISTORIC WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH MONDAY... .A major winter storm is expected to develop today, impacting the region with very heavy, crippling snowfall and areas of blizzard conditions. Precipitation will develop today, changing to all snow this afternoon and evening. The most severe conditions and heaviest snowfall will occur tonight, with snow gradually tapering off during the daytime Monday. Record breaking snowfall totals are possible. * WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 16 and 22 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and result in isolated power outages. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour. Locally higher snowfall amounts and significant drifting of snow possible.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  February 22, 2026, 6:00 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 7:00 pm
Area:  Salem; Gloucester; Camden; Northwestern Burlington; Cumberland; Delaware; Philadelphia; Eastern Montgomery; Upper Bucks; Lower Bucks


Winter Storm Warning issued February 22 at 3:52AM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches, with locally higher amounts possible on the highest elevations. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Portions of southwest and western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 22, 2026, 3:52 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 12:15 pm
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 22 at 3:52AM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 22, 2026, 3:52 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 12:15 pm
Area:  Jefferson; Westmoreland; Fayette; Indiana; Marion; Monongalia


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 22 at 2:04AM EST until February 24 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

Summary: * WHAT...Lake effect snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 5 inches. * WHERE...Crawford County. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 7 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions with slower travel likely. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread light snow is expected today, although impacts will be minimal. Lake enhanced snow will develop this evening with periods of moderate to heavy snowfall possible late tonight and Monday.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 22, 2026, 2:04 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 12:15 pm
Area:  Crawford


Winter Storm Watch issued February 22 at 2:04AM EST until February 24 at 7:00AM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow possible. Potential for 6 inches or more of accumulation. * WHERE...Northern Erie and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...From this evening through Tuesday morning. * IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Widespread light snow is expected today, although impacts will be minimal. Lake enhanced snow will develop this evening with periods of moderate to heavy snowfall possible late tonight and Monday.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 22, 2026, 2:04 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 12:15 pm
Area:  Northern Erie; Southern Erie


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 22 at 12:08AM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In New York, Broome, Chenango, and Madison Counties. In Pennsylvania, Bradford County. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty north-northwest winds increase overnight Sunday and persist into Monday morning, which could reduce visibilities due to blowing and drifting snow. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph possible through the day on Monday.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 22, 2026, 12:08 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Madison; Chenango; Broome; Bradford


Winter Storm Warning issued February 22 at 12:08AM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and 16 inches, locally up to 20 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...In New York, Sullivan County. In Pennsylvania, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, and Southern Wayne Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility down to below one quarter mile. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow accumulations up to 20 inches possible for portions of the Poconos. Gusty north-northwest winds increase overnight Sunday and persist into Monday morning, which could reduce visibilities due to blowing and drifting snow. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph possible through the day on Monday.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 22, 2026, 12:08 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Sullivan; Lackawanna; Luzerne; Pike; Southern Wayne


Winter Storm Warning issued February 22 at 12:08AM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...In New York, Delaware and Otsego Counties. In Pennsylvania, Northern Wayne, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties. * WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility down to below one quarter mile. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty north-northwest winds increase overnight Sunday and persist into Monday morning, which could reduce visibilities due to blowing and drifting snow. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph possible through the day on Monday.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 22, 2026, 12:08 am      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 1:00 pm
Area:  Otsego; Delaware; Susquehanna; Northern Wayne; Wyoming


Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 11:09PM EST until February 23 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 11:09 pm      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 3:30 pm
Area:  Clearfield; Northern Centre; Southern Centre; Blair; Huntingdon; Mifflin; Juniata; Bedford; Fulton; Franklin; Sullivan; Union; Snyder


Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 11:09PM EST until February 23 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 11:09 pm      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 3:30 pm
Area:  Perry; Dauphin; Schuylkill; Lebanon; Cumberland; Adams; York; Lancaster


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 21 at 11:09PM EST until February 23 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 11:09 pm      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 3:30 pm
Area:  McKean; Potter; Elk; Cameron; Tioga; Northern Lycoming; Southern Lycoming


Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 11:09PM EST until February 24 at 1:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Cambria and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 11:09 pm      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 3:30 pm
Area:  Cambria; Somerset


Winter Weather Advisory issued February 21 at 11:09PM EST until February 23 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 6 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Columbia, Montour, and Northumberland Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 11:09 pm      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 3:30 pm
Area:  Montour; Northumberland; Columbia


Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 11:09PM EST until February 23 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Northern Clinton and Southern Clinton Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 11:09 pm      Expires:  February 22, 2026, 3:30 pm
Area:  Northern Clinton; Southern Clinton


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


The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Mount Holly NJ on this developing situation.

Summary: The Winter Storm Watch has been replaced. Please see the latest information from NWS Mount Holly NJ on this developing situation.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  February 21, 2026, 3:27 am      Expires:  February 21, 2026, 3:43 am
Area:  Delaware; Philadelphia; Western Chester; Eastern Chester; Western Montgomery; Eastern Montgomery; Upper Bucks; Lower Bucks