Winter Weather — Northern Centre, Pennsylvania

2023-01-17 · Northern Centre, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

A brief period of light freezing rain caused icy conditions and led to multiple vehicle accidents and the closure of the 1000 block of Route 879 near Pine Glen in Burnside Township, Centre County. No injuries were reported, and the road was reopened after being treated.

Wider weather episode

A brief period of patchy light freezing rain affected portions of central Pennsylvania during the pre-dawn hours of January 17, 2023, leading to isolated slick spots on area roads. Temperatures quickly rose above freezing once the sun came up, with patchy light rain continuing.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1065489. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.