Winter Storm Warning in NEPA

12-24 inches or more of snow expected in our region through Tuesday
Erin Flora of Milwaukee clears snow from her car near the corner of East Kilbourn Avenue and North Cass Street on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2021, in Milwaukee. Parts of Milwaukee and Ozaukee counties were dumped on with around 10 inches of snow overnight as a snowstorm moved in and then lake effect snow added to the accumulation.
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Bradford-Susquehanna-Northern Wayne-Wyoming-Lackawanna-Luzerne- Pike-Southern Wayne- Including the cities of Sayre, Towanda, Hallstead, Montrose, Damascus, Equinunk, Tunkhannock, Scranton, Hazleton, Wilkes-Barre, Milford, and Honesdale 416 AM EST Mon Feb 1 2021 ...

WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches. Heaviest snow will occur towards the Poconos and other high elevations, with isolated spots getting more than 2 feet.

* WHERE...Wayne, Bradford, Susquehanna, Pike, Wyoming, Lackawanna, and Luzerne counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...This will be a long duration event. Light snow becomes heavy at times midday today and tonight with snowfall rates occasionally 2 to as high as 3+ inches per hour, especially towards the Poconos. Snow becomes light tomorrow morning, but areas of blowing snow will continue.

Featured Image Photo Credit: © Mike De Sisti / Milwaukee Journal Sentinel via Imagn Content Services, LLC