Re: snow accumulating 4 to 6 inches upgraded to 8 to 14 inches
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While the leaves are still changing color, the first snow is already headed to the area, with the National Weather Service predicting the county will be hit with 8 to 14 inches of snow today.
"This is very, very unusual," said John LaCorte, a meteorologist with the NWS, State College. "It has all the look and feel of a classic mid-winter Nor'easter. It's going to be very dangerous."
The last major, widespread snowstorm in Pennsylvania this early was in 1972, LaCorte told The Associated Press, though more recent storms have hit smaller areas.
According to the NWS, snow mixed with rain will fall overnight into this morning with an accumulation of less than a half-inch. The precipitation will become all snow after 10 a.m. today and an accumulation of 6 to 10 inches of snow is possible.
During the day, temperatures will stay at a high of 35 degrees.
By tonight, temperatures will drop to a low of 26 degrees, with a new snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
A NWS report states that heavier amounts are possible over higher elevations and the snow will be heavy and wet, which will likely weigh down trees, leading to downed trees and power outages.
A winter storm warning is in effect from 2 a.m. to 10 p.m. today.
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