Weather Alerts for Lackawanna

Issued by the National Weather Service

Winter Storm Warning  WINTER STORM WARNING   Winter Storm Warning
LACKAWANNA

Areas Affected:
Wyoming - Lackawanna - Luzerne - Pike - Southern Wayne
Effective: Sun, 1/25 5:59am Updated: Sun, 1/25 11:30am Urgency: Expected
Expires: Sun, 1/25 6:00pm Severity:  Severe  Certainty: Likely

 
Details:
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 10
and 15 inches.

* WHERE...Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Southern Wayne, and Wyoming
Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snowfall will likely be very heavy at times
this afternoon into the early evening with hourly rates
potentially exceeding 2 inches per hour. Some sleet could mix in
at times this evening, and the snow may become lighter with
occasional lulls as a few dry slots slide by the area. Overall,
the snow becomes light to occasionally moderate after midnight and
into early Monday morning. Occasional snow showers or flurries and
blowing snow then continue into Monday afternoon. Temperatures
will be very cold throughout this storm, hovering in the upper
single digits to teens the entire time, with colder wind chills.

Information:
Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.