On Thursday at 3:14 a.m. a winter weather advisory was issued by the National Weather Service valid for Friday between 2 a.m. and 9 a.m. for Carbon, Monroe, Lehigh and Northampton counties.

The National Weather Service issued an updated special weather statement at 3:02 p.m. on Wednesday in effect until 10 p.m. for Higher Elevations of Indiana as well as Mercer, Venango, Forest, Lawrence,

Pittsburgh faces snow showers and gusty winds up to 65 mph as a cold front arrives, with potential squalls in western PA.

The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued the following alert. WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 AM TO 9 AM EST FRIDAY… * WHAT…Freezing rain expected. Total ice

An updated winter storm warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 3:31 p.m. in effect until Monday at 1 a.m. for Berks, Lehigh and Bucks counties. "Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 inches," says the weather service.

The surrounding National Weather Service Offices have extended an Extreme Cold Warning for parts of our viewing area, mainly within The Laurel Highlands. This is the first time The National Weather Service out of State College has issued the new weather headline.

This week, the National Weather Service issued a new type of alert to better inform the public about the conditions we are experiencing.

A winter storm watch will be in effect Sunday for much of eastern Pennsylvania ... 6 to 10 inches of snow is possible, the National Weather Service said Friday afternoon when issuing the watch.

This new type of weather warning was activated because of the dangerously cold temperatures and wind-chill readings in northeastern Pennsylvania.

"Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are possible. The hazardous conditions could impact the Friday morning commute," the National Weather Service said. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced vehicle restrictions ahead of time.

Areas in northern and northeastern Pa. could have an icy commute Friday morning with periods of freezing rain overnight, according to the National Weather Service.

The National Weather Service in State College has issued a Flood Watch for Friday in Somerset County, as expected heavy rain and warmer air temperatures may increase the risk of flooding in parts of the county. The Flood Watch is in effect from 7 a.m. Friday until 1 a.m. Saturday, according to the NWS advisory, posted at 3:55 a.m. Thursday.