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Extreme Cold Watch issued January 18 at 11:04PM EST until January 22 at 12:00PM EST by NWS State College PA* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below possible.* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania.* WHEN...From late Sunday night through Wednesday morning.* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zerocould cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.Exposed skin may become quickly frostbitten or frozen.Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If youmust go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes willkeep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin toreduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and ahat will keep you from losing your body heat.

National Weather Service

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 18 at 11:16PM EST until January 19 at 10:00PM EST by NWS State College PA* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 5inches. Higher totals are possible over the higher elevations ofSomerset County.* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania.* WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM EST Sunday.* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, willlikely become slick and hazardous. Plan on slippery roadconditions.* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The heaviest snow will fall between 1 and 6PM EST. Brief snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour are possible,mainly to the south of Altoona, State College and Williamsport.Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest roadconditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained bycalling 5 1 1.Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution whiledriving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps takenon stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy andslippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

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