Savage River State Forest

High Wind Warning issued December 30 at 2:42AM EST until December 30 at 4:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

2:42 AM — 4:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. Peak wind gusts should begin to decrease later this morning into the afternoon. * WHERE...Bedford, Blair, Cambria, Clearfield, Northern Centre, and Somerset Counties. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds will also be accompanied by lake effect snow showers, which will reduce visibility and make roads slick.

Winter Storm Watch issued December 30 at 2:20AM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS State College PA

2:20 AM — 4:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph this morning creating considerable blowing and drifting snow. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations over 6 inches possible on the western ridges. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Somerset County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 2:20AM EST until December 30 at 1:00PM EST by NWS State College PA

2:20 AM — 4:15 PM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations up to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 65 mph this morning creating considerable blowing and drifting snow. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations over 6 inches possible on the western ridges. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph. * WHERE...Somerset County. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 1 PM EST this afternoon. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Winter Storm Watch issued December 30 at 12:44AM EST until January 1 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

12:44 AM — 8:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations around 1 to 3 inches with a storm total around 2 to 5 inches. The highest amounts will be along the western facing slopes. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 6 inches or more are possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...For the Winter Weather Advisory, plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions along with significant reduction in visibility. Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility around one-quarter mile at times, causing near blizzard conditions. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage as well. Wind chills will be between 0 and 10 degrees below zero through this morning for most areas. The Tuesday morning commute will be impacted. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow could bring significant impacts the evening of New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

Winter Weather Advisory issued December 30 at 12:44AM EST until December 30 at 10:00AM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

12:44 AM — 8:45 AM

* WHAT...For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow. Additional snow accumulations around 1 to 3 inches with a storm total around 2 to 5 inches. The highest amounts will be along the western facing slopes. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations 6 inches or more are possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...In Maryland, Eastern Garrett and Western Garrett Counties. In West Virginia, Western Grant, Western Mineral, and Western Pendleton Counties. * WHEN...For the Winter Weather Advisory, until 10 AM EST this morning. For the Winter Storm Watch, from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday morning. * IMPACTS...For the Winter Weather Advisory, plan on snow covered and slippery road conditions along with significant reduction in visibility. Snow and blowing snow will reduce visibility around one-quarter mile at times, causing near blizzard conditions. Very strong winds could cause extensive tree damage as well. Wind chills will be between 0 and 10 degrees below zero through this morning for most areas. The Tuesday morning commute will be impacted. For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow could bring significant impacts the evening of New Year's Eve into New Year's Day. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening and Thursday morning commutes.

High Wind Warning issued December 30 at 12:34AM EST until December 30 at 4:00PM EST by NWS Baltimore MD/Washington DC

12:34 AM — 8:45 AM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of western Maryland, western Virginia, and eastern West Virginia. * WHEN...Until 4 PM EST this afternoon. The strongest winds are expected through this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.