Snow Squall Warning Issued for Lycoming and Tioga Counties in Pennsylvania

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in State College PA has issued a Snow Squall Warning for north central Lycoming County and southeastern Tioga County in north central Pennsylvania. This alert was issued after radar and webcams detected a dangerous snow squall moving through the region.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following geographic regions in north central Pennsylvania:

• North central Lycoming County
• Southeastern Tioga County

Specific locations impacted include Blossburg, Arnot, Trout Run, Buttonwood, and Liberty. The squall will specifically affect travel on US-15 between Trout Run and Blossburg.

Expected Conditions

Residents and travelers should prepare for the following hazards:

• Intense Snow: Bursts of heavy snow leading to rapid accumulation.
• Wind: Gusts up to 35 mph causing blowing snow.
• Visibility: Rapidly falling visibility with the potential for sudden whiteout conditions.
• Movement: At 12:37 AM EDT, the squall was located over Buttonwood, moving east at 65 mph.

Travel will become difficult and potentially dangerous within minutes of the squall’s arrival.

What You Should Do

The National Weather Service advises all residents and motorists to slow down immediately. Rapid changes in visibility and road conditions are expected. Drivers should be alert for sudden whiteout conditions and are encouraged to avoid travel in the affected area until the warning expires.

Timeline

The Snow Squall Warning is effective from 12:40 AM EDT on March 14, 2026, and is currently scheduled to expire at 1:45 AM EDT.