Aviation Forecasts and Information Page - NWS State College PA

.AVIATION /00Z MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY/...
As the system off the coast continues to strengthen we will see
continued snowfall across much of central PA throughout the
night. Widespread low MVFR to IFR due to visibility reductions
are being observed over much of the commonwealth as bands of
periodic heavy snow impact portions of the central mountains and
far southeast PA. Snow will be increasing in intensity most over
LNS and MDT throughout the late evening and early morning hours
as a deep frontogenetic band sets up over our eastern counties. 

A steady increase in wind/gusts from the NNE to NNW has been
noted already tonight and winds will continue to increase into 
Monday leading to frequent blowing and drifting of the snow and 
reduced vsbys. A mention of blowing snow has been included at 
all sites in southern PA. Little in the way of improvements is
expected until the end of the 00Z TAF package. Most airfields
should see rising ceilings and visibilities by 18Z Monday, but
BFD and JST may continue to see snow later into the afternoon
with upslope flow. 

Outlook...

Mon...Widespread IFR restrictions in snow. Gusty winds late 
Monday.

Tue...MVFR-IFR restrictions possible in snow showers at 
BFD/JST, largely VFR elsewhere.

Wed-Thu...Scattered rain and snow showers, restrictions 
possible.

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