WEATHER ALERT: Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Area; 3 to 5 Inches of Snow Predicted

JEFFERSON CO., Pa. (EYT) – A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Jefferson County and surrounding areas.

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The National Weather Service Center of Pittsburgh issued the following Urgent Winter Weather Message at 11:51 a.m. on Wednesday, December 13, 2017:

Winter Weather Advisory
URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
1151 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

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Including the cities of East Liverpool, Salem, Columbiana, Sharon, Hermitage, Grove City, Oil City, Franklin, New Castle, Ellwood City, Butler, Clarion, Punxsutawney, Brookville, Aliquippa, Beaver Falls, Ambridge, Monaca, Kittanning, Ford City, Indiana, Ligonier, and Donegal
151 AM EST Wed Dec 13 2017

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 AM EST THURSDAY…

* WHAT…Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches are expected.

* WHERE…Portions of northwest, southwest, west-central and western Pennsylvania and east-central Ohio.

* WHEN…From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Thursday.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Be prepared for reduced visibilities at times.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

A Winter Weather Advisory for snow means periods of snow will cause primarily travel difficulties. Be prepared for snow-covered roads and limited visibilities, and use caution while driving. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.


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