Winter Storm Watch
URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
211 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026
PAZ074-076-078-WVZ510>514-051700-
/O.CON.KPBZ.WS.A.0002.260206T1500Z-260207T1100Z/
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette-
Higher Elevations of Indiana-Ridges of Eastern Monongalia and
Northwestern Preston-Preston-Eastern Preston-Western Tucker-
Eastern Tucker-
Including the cities of Ligonier, Coopers Rock, Ohiopyle, Bruceton
Mills, Rowlesburg, Parsons, Hendricks, Kingwood, Terra Alta, Armagh,
Saint George, Thomas, Canaan Valley, Davis, Hazelton, Champion, and
Donegal
211 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 3 and
6 inches expected. Isolated higher amounts possible along
ridgetops. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Pennsylvania and northern West
Virginia.
* WHEN...From Friday morning through late Friday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could become very difficult. The hazardous
conditions may impact the Friday evening commute. Visibilities may
drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.
&&
$$
Rackley
Extreme Cold Watch
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
209 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026
PAZ007>009-014>016-022-074-076>078-WVZ512-514-051700-
/O.NEW.KPBZ.EC.A.0003.260207T0600Z-260207T1700Z/
Mercer-Venango-Forest-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Armstrong-
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette-
Indiana-Higher Elevations of Indiana-Eastern Preston-Eastern
Tucker-
Including the cities of Indiana, Ohiopyle, Hermitage, Davis,
Tionesta, Oil City, Rowlesburg, Terra Alta, Brookville, Punxsutawney,
Ligonier, Thomas, Franklin, Ford City, Grove City, Kittanning,
Hazelton, Champion, Clarion, Butler, Armagh, Canaan Valley, Donegal,
and Sharon
209 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of northwest, southwest, and western Pennsylvania
and northern West Virginia.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must go
outside.
&&
$$
Rackley
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
202 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026
PAZ004>006-010>012-017-018-024-025-033-034-037-041-042-052300-
/O.NEW.KCTP.EC.A.0004.260207T0600Z-260207T1700Z/
Warren-McKean-Potter-Elk-Cameron-Northern Clinton-Clearfield-
Northern Centre-Cambria-Blair-Somerset-Bedford-Tioga-Northern
Lycoming-Sullivan-
Including the cities of Emporium, Coudersport, Altoona, St.
Marys, Ridgway, Bradford, Renovo, Clearfield, Johnstown,
Wellsboro, Philipsburg, Mansfield, DuBois, Trout Run, Laporte,
Warren, Somerset, and Bedford
202 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills of 20 to 30 below zero
possible.
* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills could cause frostbite
on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...It will remain cold and blustery into Sunday
morning, but Saturday morning will be the coldest period.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
People are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you
must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will
keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to
reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a
hat will keep you from losing your body heat.
&&
$$
For more information from the National Weather Service visit
weather.gov/StateCollege
Dangelo
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
112 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026
PAZ001>003-052100-
/O.NEW.KCLE.EC.A.0002.260207T0600Z-260207T1700Z/
Northern Erie-Southern Erie-Crawford-
Including the cities of Edinboro, Erie, Meadville, Corry,
Titusville, and Union City
112 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as -20 degrees to -30
degrees possible.
* WHERE...Crawford and Erie Counties.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through Saturday morning.
* IMPACTS...These cold wind chills will cause frostbite on exposed
skin in as little as 30 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Dress in layers, including a hat, face mask, and gloves if you must
go outside.
&&
$$
Jaszka
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
101 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026
NYZ001>005-010>014-019>021-085-051815-
/O.NEW.KBUF.EC.A.0002.260207T0600Z-260208T1500Z/
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Northern Erie-
Genesee-Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-
Allegany-Southern Erie-
Including the cities of Niagara Falls, Medina, Rochester, Newark,
Fair Haven, Buffalo, Batavia, Warsaw, Geneseo, Canandaigua,
Jamestown, Olean, Wellsville, Orchard Park, and Springville
101 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...
* WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
possible. The coldest wind chills are expected to be late Friday
night through Saturday.
* WHERE...Erie, Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga,
Genesee, Wyoming, Livingston, Ontario, Chautauqua, Cattaraugus,
and Allegany Counties.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 25 below zero
could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 15 minutes.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
This is a potentially dangerous situation to be outdoors. If you
must be outside, be sure to cover all exposed skin. Frostbite can
occur in 15 minutes or less with apparent temperatures of 25 below
zero or colder.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
306 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026
LEZ061-142>149-162>169-061200-
Ripley to Buffalo NY extending from 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Maumee Bay to Reno Beach OH-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH-The Islands to Vermilion OH-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH-Avon Point to Willowick OH-
Willowick to Geneva-on-the Lake OH-Geneva-on-the-Lake to Conneaut OH-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY-
Detroit River Lt. to Maumee Bay OH to Reno Beach OH beyond 5NM
offshoreline to US-Canadian border-
Reno Beach to The Islands OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
The Islands to Vermilion OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Vermilion to Avon Point OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
Avon Point to Willowick OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-Willowick to Geneva-on-the-
Lake OH beyond 5NM off shoreline to US-Canadian border-Geneva-on-the-
Lake to Conneaut OH beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-Canadian border-
Conneaut OH to Ripley NY beyond 5 nm off shoreline to US-
Canadian border-
306 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for Lake Erie.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Northwesterly winds may approach gale-force Friday night.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
306 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026
OHZ003-006>014-017>023-027>033-036>038-047-089-061200-
Lucas-Wood-Ottawa-Sandusky-Erie-Lorain-Cuyahoga-Lake-Geauga-
Ashtabula Inland-Hancock-Seneca-Huron-Medina-Summit-Portage-Trumbull-
Wyandot-Crawford-Richland-Ashland-Wayne-Stark-Mahoning-Marion-Morrow-
Holmes-Knox-Ashtabula Lakeshore-
306 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for north central Ohio, northeast
Ohio and northwest Ohio.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Widespread light to moderate snow is expected overnight tonight
through Friday evening, associated with the approach and passage of
an Arctic front. Snow accumulations up to several inches are expected.
Sub-zero wind chills are expected during the overnight through
morning hours of this weekend. The coldest wind chills are expected
Saturday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Cleveland OH
306 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026
PAZ001>003-061200-
Northern Erie-Southern Erie-Crawford-
306 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Extreme Cold Watch.
Widespread light to moderate snow is expected overnight tonight
through Friday evening, associated with the approach and passage of
an Arctic front. Snow accumulations up to several inches are expected.
Sub-zero wind chills are expected during the overnight through
morning hours of this weekend. The coldest wind chills are expected
Saturday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
245 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026
OHZ039>041-048>050-057>059-068-069-PAZ013-020-021-029-031-073-075-
WVZ001>004-012-021-509-060745-
Tuscarawas-Carroll-Columbiana-Coshocton-Harrison-Jefferson OH-
Muskingum-Guernsey-Belmont-Noble-Monroe-Lawrence-Beaver-Allegheny-
Washington-Greene-Westmoreland-Fayette-Hancock-Brooke-Ohio-Marshall-
Wetzel-Marion-Monongalia-
245 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Ohio, southwest
Pennsylvania, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Travel impacts are likely Friday and Friday night with accumulating
snow from a passing clipper. As the cold front crosses the region
Friday night, snow squalls will be possible.
Additionally, wind chill values will be dangerously cold behind the
front, with values dropping to as low as -10 to -20 degrees.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
245 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026
PAZ007>009-014>016-022-077-060745-
Mercer-Venango-Forest-Butler-Clarion-Jefferson PA-Armstrong-Indiana-
245 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for northwest Pennsylvania and
western Pennsylvania.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Extreme Cold Watch.
Travel impacts are likely Friday and Friday night with accumulating
snow from a passing clipper. As the cold front crosses the region
Friday night, snow squalls will be possible.
Additionally, wind chill values will be dangerously cold behind the
front, with values dropping to as low as -20 to -25 degrees.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Pittsburgh PA
245 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026
PAZ074-076-078-WVZ512-514-060745-
Higher Elevations of Westmoreland-Higher Elevations of Fayette-
Higher Elevations of Indiana-Eastern Preston-Eastern Tucker-
245 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026
...WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM FRIDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE
FRIDAY NIGHT...
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SATURDAY MORNING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southwest Pennsylvania,
western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Winter Storm Watch.
Extreme Cold Watch.
Travel impacts are likely Friday and Friday night with accumulating
snow from a passing clipper. As the cold front crosses the region
Friday night, snow squalls will be possible.
Additionally, wind chill values will be dangerously cold behind the
front, with values dropping to as low as -20 to -25 degrees.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Weather spotters are encouraged to report significant weather
conditions according to Standard Operating Procedures.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
148 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026
NYZ001>005-010>014-019>021-085-060700-
Niagara-Orleans-Monroe-Wayne-Northern Cayuga-Northern Erie-Genesee-
Wyoming-Livingston-Ontario-Chautauqua-Cattaraugus-Allegany-
Southern Erie-
148 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026
...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH
SUNDAY MORNING...
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western and north
central New York.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Hazardous weather is not expected at this time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the
Internet for more information about the following hazards.
Extreme Cold Watch.
An arctic cold front will cross the region Friday through Friday
night with widespread light snow and the potential for a few snow
squalls. Light to moderate snow accumualations are expected. Limited
lake effect snow will persist south of Lake Ontario over the weekend
with additional light snow accumulations.
Much colder air will move back into the region late Friday night
through Sunday, with dangerously cold wind chills likely.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
This product, along with other watches, warnings, advisories, and
statements issued by the National Weather Service office in Buffalo
can be found on the internet at http://www.weather.gov/buf
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
127 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026
OHZ026-034-035-042>046-051>056-061>065-072>074-080-082-061000-
Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-Logan-Union-Delaware-Miami-
Champaign-Clark-Madison-Franklin-Licking-Montgomery-Greene-Fayette-
Pickaway-Fairfield-Clinton-Ross-Hocking-Highland-Pike-
127 AM EST Thu Feb 5 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Ohio, south central
Ohio, southwest Ohio and west central Ohio.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
There is a low probability for widespread hazardous weather.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
One to two inches of snow will be possible on Friday.
Wind chill values of 5 to 15 below zero will be possible late Friday
night into Saturday morning.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
