Weather Warnings for Pennsylvania

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Pennsylvania
Alerts Updated: December 30, 2025, 7:00 pm  UTC


Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 30 at 1:21PM EST until January 1 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Cleveland OH

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations of 1 to 2 feet with isolated higher amounts in excess of 2 feet possible closer to the lakeshore. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Crawford, Northern Erie, and Southern Erie Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact holiday travel. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest lake effect snow will persist near the lakeshore this evening into Wednesday morning. Another period of heavy lake effect snow will arrive Wednesday afternoon and overnight, impacting the entire area. Snowfall rates may reach 2 inches per hour at times Wednesday evening.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  December 30, 2025, 1:21 pm      Expires:  December 30, 2025, 9:30 pm
Area:  Northern Erie; Southern Erie; Crawford


Lake Effect Snow Warning issued December 30 at 1:12PM EST until January 1 at 7:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy lake effect snow. Additional snow accumulations between 5 and 13 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...McKean and Warren Counties. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There will be 6 to 8 hour period with little to no snow during the day on Wednesday before more widespread snow showers resume Wednesday evening. A line of snow showers/squalls will move through on Wednesday evening and could produce gusty winds and rapidly reduced visibilities. If a Snow Squall Warning is issued for your location, delay travel or exit the highway at the next opportunity.
Severity:  Extreme    Effective:  December 30, 2025, 1:12 pm      Expires:  December 31, 2025, 7:30 am
Area:  Warren; McKean


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 1:12PM EST until January 1 at 4:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. * WHERE...Cameron and Potter Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A line of snow showers/squalls will move through on New Year's Eve evening. If a Snow Squall Warning is issued for your location, delay travel or exit the highway at the next opportunity.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 30, 2025, 1:12 pm      Expires:  December 31, 2025, 7:30 am
Area:  Potter; Cameron


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 1:12PM EST until January 1 at 4:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. * WHERE...Elk County. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 4 PM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A line of snow showers/squalls will move through on New Year's Eve evening. If a Snow Squall Warning is issued for your location, delay travel or exit the highway at the next opportunity.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 30, 2025, 1:12 pm      Expires:  December 31, 2025, 7:30 am
Area:  Elk


Winter Storm Warning issued December 30 at 1:12PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations over 6 inches possible on the western ridges. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. * WHERE...Somerset County. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A line of snow showers/squalls will move through around or shortly after midnight on New Year's Eve. If a Snow Squall Warning is issued for your location, delay travel or exit the highway at the next opportunity.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  December 30, 2025, 1:12 pm      Expires:  December 31, 2025, 7:30 am
Area:  Somerset


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 1:12PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Cambria and Clearfield Counties. * WHEN...From 4 PM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A line of snow showers/squalls will move through on New Year's Eve evening. If a Snow Squall Warning is issued for your location, delay travel or exit the highway at the next opportunity.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 30, 2025, 1:12 pm      Expires:  December 31, 2025, 7:30 am
Area:  Clearfield; Cambria


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:  December 30, 2025, 1:04 pm      Expires:  December 30, 2025, 1:19 pm
Area:  Fayette Ridges; Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston; Preston; Eastern Preston; Western Tucker; Eastern Tucker


Winter Storm Warning issued December 30 at 1:04PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph. Snow squall conditions will be possible during the evening and overnight. * WHERE...Higher Elevations of Westmoreland County. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  December 30, 2025, 1:04 pm      Expires:  December 30, 2025, 9:00 pm
Area:  Westmoreland Ridges


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 1:04PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Snow squall conditions will be possible during the evening and overnight. * WHERE...Portions of northwest and western Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 30, 2025, 1:04 pm      Expires:  December 30, 2025, 9:00 pm
Area:  Mercer; Venango; Forest; Clarion; Jefferson; Higher Elevations of Indiana


Winter Storm Warning issued December 30 at 1:04PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Summary: * WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 8 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. Snow squall conditions will be possible during the evening and overnight. * WHERE...Portions of southwest Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions will impact the Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  December 30, 2025, 1:04 pm      Expires:  December 30, 2025, 9:00 pm
Area:  Fayette Ridges; Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and Northwestern Preston; Preston; Eastern Preston; Western Tucker; Eastern Tucker


Winter Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 1:04PM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Summary: * WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches. Snow squall conditions will be possible during the evening and overnight. * WHERE...Portions of east central Ohio, southwest and western Pennsylvania, and northern and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. * WHEN...From 1 PM Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions will impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 30, 2025, 1:04 pm      Expires:  December 30, 2025, 9:00 pm
Area:  Tuscarawas; Carroll; Columbiana; Harrison; Jefferson; Belmont; Monroe; Lawrence; Butler; Beaver; Allegheny; Armstrong; Washington; Greene; Westmoreland; Fayette; Indiana; Hancock; Brooke; Ohio; Marshall; Wetzel; Marion; Monongalia


Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 12:43PM EST until December 30 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of northern Delaware, central, northern, northwest, and southern New Jersey, and east central and southeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 30, 2025, 12:43 pm      Expires:  December 30, 2025, 4:00 pm
Area:  New Castle; 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; Berks; Lehigh; Northampton; Delaware; Philadelphia; Western Chester; Eastern Chester; Western Montgomery; Eastern Montgomery; Upper Bucks; Lower Bucks


Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 12:43PM EST until December 30 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Carbon and Monroe Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 30, 2025, 12:43 pm      Expires:  December 30, 2025, 4:00 pm
Area:  Carbon; Monroe


Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 12:30PM EST until December 30 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 7 PM EST this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 30, 2025, 12:30 pm      Expires:  December 30, 2025, 7:00 pm
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


Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 11:48AM EST until December 30 at 4:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Northern Centre, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty winds will also be accompanied by lake effect snow showers, which will reduce visibility and make roads slick.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 30, 2025, 11:48 am      Expires:  December 30, 2025, 4:00 pm
Area:  Clearfield; Northern Centre; Cambria; Blair; Somerset; Bedford


Wind Advisory issued December 30 at 11:48AM EST until December 30 at 4:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

Summary: * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with isolated gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  December 30, 2025, 11:48 am      Expires:  December 30, 2025, 4:00 pm
Area:  Warren; McKean; Potter; Elk; Cameron; Northern Clinton; Southern Centre; Huntingdon; Mifflin; Juniata; Fulton; Franklin; Tioga; Northern Lycoming; Sullivan; Southern Clinton; Southern Lycoming; Union; Snyder; Montour; Northumberland; Columbia; Perry; Dauphin; Schuylkill; Lebanon; Cumberland; Adams; York; Lancaster