A fast moving low pressure system brought a wintry mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain to north central Pennsylvania from the early morning through late afternoon. Moderate to heavy rainfall was observed across the southern tier of the Commonwealth, which caused minor flooding.
The winter weather greatly affected the morning and afternoon commute, with numerous accidents reported across the region. Periods of heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain were observed during this event.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN CLINTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Five to seven inches of snow and sleet was reported across Northern Clinton County.

Winter Storm in WARREN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three to four inches of snow and sleet was reported across Warren County. A brief period of freezing rain also occurred toward the end of the event, resulting in a light ice accumulation.

Winter Storm in MCKEAN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three to four inches of snow and sleet was reported across McKean County. A brief period of freezing rain also occurred toward the end of the event, resulting in a light ice accumulation.

Winter Storm in ELK, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three to four inches of snow and sleet was reported across Elk County. A brief period of freezing rain also occurred toward the end of the event, resulting in a light ice accumulation.

Winter Storm in POTTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Six to eight inches of snow was reported across Potter County.

Winter Storm in TIOGA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Five to six inches of snow and sleet was reported across Tioga County.

Winter Storm in SULLIVAN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Seven to nine inches of snow was reported across Sullivan County.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN LYCOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Six inches of snow and sleet was reported across Northern Lycoming County.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN LYCOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Six inches of snow and sleet was reported across Southern Lycoming County.

Winter Storm in SCHUYLKILL, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two to four inches of snow and sleet was reported across Schuylkill County. A brief period of freezing rain also occurred toward the end of the event, resulting in a light ice accumulation.

Winter Storm in NORTHUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Three to five inches of snow and sleet was reported across Northumberland County. A brief period of freezing rain also occurred toward the end of the event, resulting in a light ice accumulation.

Winter Storm in MONTOUR, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Three to five inches of snow and sleet was reported across Montour County. A brief period of freezing rain also occurred toward the end of the event, resulting in a light ice accumulation.

Winter Storm in CAMERON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two to five inches of snow and sleet was reported across Cameron County. A brief period of freezing rain also occurred toward the end of the event, resulting in a light ice accumulation.

Winter Storm in CLEARFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two to three inches of sleet was reported across Clearfield County. A brief period of freezing rain also occurred toward the end of the event, resulting in a light ice accumulation.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN CENTRE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two to three inches of sleet was reported across Northern Centre County. A brief period of freezing rain also occurred toward the end of the event, resulting in a light ice accumulation.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN CENTRE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two to three inches of sleet was reported across Southern Centre County. A period of freezing rain also occurred toward the end of the event, resulting in a moderate ice accumulation.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN CLINTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two to three inches of sleet was reported across Southern Clinton County. A period of freezing rain also occurred toward the end of the event, resulting in a moderate ice accumulation.

Winter Storm in SNYDER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

One to two inches of sleet was reported across Snyder County. A brief period of freezing rain also occurred toward the end of the event, resulting in a light ice accumulation.

Winter Storm in UNION, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two to three inches of snow and sleet was reported across Union County. A brief period of freezing rain also occurred toward the end of the event, resulting in a light ice accumulation.

Winter Storm in COLUMBIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Six to eight inches of snow was reported across Columbia County.

Winter Storm in MIFFLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 19-DEC-08 04:00:00 to 19-DEC-08 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

An inch of sleet and moderate ice accumulation was reported across Mifflin County.