A low pressure system over the lower Mississippi Valley early Sunday morning moved slowly east northeast toward the central Appalachians by Sunday night, February 16th.  This low then redeveloped along the North Carolina coast by early Monday morning, February 17th, and then moved slowly northeast as it intensified.  This storm system spread light to moderate snow across south central Pennsylvania early Sunday morning, and into much of central and northern Pennsylvania by Sunday evening. The snowfall increased in intensity from late Sunday afternoon into midday Monday, and combined with gusty northeast winds of 15 to 25 mph to create near blizzard conditions at times across south central Pennsylvania.  By the time the snow tapered off late Monday night, total snowfall accumulations ranged from 4 to 10 inches across portions of north central Pennsylvania, 12 to 22 inches across the central mountains, and 22 to locally 30 inches across south central Pennsylvania, including much of the lower Susquehanna Valley.  This heavy snowfall paralyzed  much of central and southern Pennsylvania, closing many schools, businesses, roadways, and airports for at least 1 to 2 days.  There were 2 injuries attributed to the storm, both in the Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Cumberland County.  Both were youths, and were part of a larger group that were rescued from the park while camping.  One youth suffered minor frostbite, and the other suffered minor hypothermia.  The other youths and counselors were unharmed.

Heavy Snow in NORTHERN LYCOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in PERRY, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in CAMBRIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in CLEARFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in JUNIATA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in NORTHUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in SCHUYLKILL, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in MONTOUR, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in NORTHERN CENTRE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in COLUMBIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in CUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in DAUPHIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in FRANKLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in SNYDER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in UNION, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in FULTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in BLAIR, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in HUNTINGDON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in MIFFLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN CENTRE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in BEDFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in SULLIVAN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in TIOGA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN LYCOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in SOMERSET, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in SOUTHERN CLINTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in NORTHERN CLINTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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Heavy Snow in ADAMS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 16-FEB-03 01:00:00 to 17-FEB-03 17:00:00 (EST)
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