Winter Storm — Lawrence, Pennsylvania

2026-01-24 to 2026-01-26 · Lawrence, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

Widespread snow accumulation generally ranging from 12 to 14 inches was reported across the county with the highest total of 16 inches reported by the public in Oakland.

Wider weather episode

A large area of strong low pressure tracked up the eastern seaboard downstream of a digging positive to neutrally tilted trough. Deep moisture through the dendritic growth zone and strong forcing resulted in widespread significant snowfall accumulation greater than 6 across the entire county warning area with amounts generally falling between 10-18. Localized amounts under narrow frontogenetically-forced bands reached up to 22 inches. An intruding mid-level warm nose reduced snow amounts slightly in northern West Virginia and resulted in a period of some mixing of snow with freezing rain and sleet.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1305118. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.