Dangerous Snow Squalls Possible Wednesday In PA, Forecasters Warn

EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA – Dangerous snow squalls are popping up in Pennsylvania Wednesday, prompting multiple warnings from the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service has issued several warnings throughout Eastern Pennsylvania for "dangerous snow squalls" during the morning.

In a special weather statement, the Weather Service said snow showers with localized squalls are currently moving eastward across Pennsylvania.

"Similar to summer severe weather, it is difficult to pinpoint the exact areas that will see intense squalls. However, we expect snow showers with locally intense squalls to affect the region for the latter part of this morning continuing through much of this afternoon before winding down by early this evening," the statement said.

Snow squalls, which are quick bursts of intense snow, cause reduced visibility and treacherous driving conditions.

As a result of the squalls, visibility can quickly drop to a quarter of a mile or less in any squalls with a quick inch or two of snow accumulation possible, forecasters said.

In addition to the squalls, wind gusts of up to 50 mph are expected during the day.

Last month, squalls that passed through the region caused multiple crashes, including a pileup on Rt. 80 that injured 43 people.

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