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Alleghenies Digging Out From Second Major Storm In Week

The entire Allegheny region was hit hard by the latest winter storm and on Thursday residents were digging out while road crews worked around the clock.

Huntingdon County picked up an additional 15 inches of snow and officials declared a disaster emergency.

Whiteouts and snow drifts as high as 10 feet left many vehicles stranded. Blowing snow made it nearly impossible for crews to keep some roads open and officials closed roads like Route 26 in Penn Township and Route 655 in Brady Township.

The storm also paralyzed much of Bedford County, where some areas received nearly 3 feet of snow over the past week. The snow is putting much stress on buildings' roofs and some residents and municipalities were having difficulty finding places to dump the snow.

In Johnstown, a lack of manpower put crews to the test, where snow piles up to 4 feet high lined many streets. Blowing and drifting snow also made driving difficult Thursday, and city officials urged people to move parked cars so snowplows can do their jobs.

Severe Weather Team 6 said snow showers and blowing snow will continue to hamper travel overnight Thursday. A few snow showers will continue in the Laurel Highlands, but accumulations are expected to be less than 2 inches.

Another winter storm is possible early next week as low pressure moves up the East Coast, and Severe Weather Team 6 is monitoring the situation.

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Tonight: We'll bring a few more clouds in with mild temperatures.

L. Highlands:
Low to Mid 60s
E. Alleghenies:
Low to Mid 60s
N. Alleghenies:
Mainly Low 60s

Friday: A cold front swings through bringing a few thundershowers for the afternoon and evening. Some spots will pick up a quarter inch of rain west of I-99.

L. Highlands:
Low to Mid 80s
E. Alleghenies:
Mid to Upper 80s
N. Alleghenies:
Near 80

Saturday: There may be a shower or two, especially north of Altoona and Johnstown, but the big story will be the cool-down.

L. Highlands:
Mid 60s
E. Alleghenies:
Upper 60s
N. Alleghenies:
Low 60s

Sunday: We'll warm back up a bit as the sunshine returns.

L. Highlands:
Low 70s
E. Alleghenies:
Middle 70s
N. Alleghenies:
Around 70

Discussion: Warmer temperatures will return next week, along with dry weather.


3 - Day Forecast
Fri
Chance of T-showers
82
Sat
Mostly Cloudy
66
Sun
Mostly Clear
70

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Tonight: We'll bring a few more clouds in with mild temperatures.

L. Highlands:
Low to Mid 60s
E. Alleghenies:
Low to Mid 60s
N. Alleghenies:
Mainly Low 60s

Friday: A cold front swings through bringing a few thundershowers for the afternoon and evening. Some spots will pick up a quarter inch of rain west of I-99.

L. Highlands:
Low to Mid 80s
E. Alleghenies:
Mid to Upper 80s
N. Alleghenies:
Near 80

Saturday: There may be a shower or two, especially north of Altoona and Johnstown, but the big story will be the cool-down.

L. Highlands:
Mid 60s
E. Alleghenies:
Upper 60s
N. Alleghenies:
Low 60s

Sunday: We'll warm back up a bit as the sunshine returns.

L. Highlands:
Low 70s
E. Alleghenies:
Middle 70s
N. Alleghenies:
Around 70

Discussion: Warmer temperatures will return next week, along with dry weather.


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