Lancaster PA Weather Watch

It will be a nice, warm day today which will help to fire off some severe storms. Gusty winds and lightning are the biggest risk. We cannot rule out a chance for a brief tornado. Keep an eye on the sky!

THIS IS POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS SITUATION! Stay home!

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM SATURDAY TO 1 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 18 inches.

* WHERE...A portion of south central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 10 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Widespread and prolonged travel disruptions are expected.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the area late Saturday evening into Saturday night, becoming heavy at times through
Sunday with accumulation rates of one to two inches per hour at times. Snow may mix with sleet or freezing rain near and south of
the Pennsylvania Turnpike on Sunday afternoon, which may cut down on total snow accumulations. Frigid temperatures and wind chills are expected before, during, and after the winter storm. Some blowing and drifting snow is possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.