A strong area of low pressure crossed from the northern plains into the upper Great Lakes on December 15, 2022, while a secondary area of low pressure formed along the New Jersey Coast. These systems combined to produce a wintry mix of sleet, freezing rain, and snow across central Pennsylvania. 5 to 7 inches of snowfall was observed in Tioga, Sullivan, and northern Lycoming counties. Farther to the southwest, a significant amount of sleet fell (widespread accumulations of sleet over 1 inch), along with some freezing rain and snow. There were reports of up to 0.25 of ice accretion from freezing rain across portions of southern PA.

Winter Storm in UNION, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 04:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A winter storm produced 2 to 4 inches of snow, an inch of sleet, and 0.10 to 0.20 of freezing rain across Union County on December 15, 2022.

Winter Storm in FULTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 02:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A winter storm produced around an inch of snow, half an inch of sleet, and 0.10 to 0.20 of freezing rain across Fulton County on December 15, 2022. As a result, a multi-vehicle accident occurred on the PA Turnpike westbound in Dublin Township. Some debris from that accident ended up in the eastbound lanes, and caused another multi-vehicle accident there. There was one injury reported.

Winter Weather in LANCASTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 03:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

From south to north, 0.10 to 0.20 of freezing rain fell across Lancaster County on December 15, 2022. As a result, there was an accident on PA Route 23 in Manheim Township, closing the road in both directions from Pleasure Road to US Route 30 for over an hour.

Winter Weather in YORK, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 03:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

From south to north, 0.10 to 0.20 of freezing rain fell across York County on December 15, 2022.

Winter Weather in ADAMS, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 03:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Approximately 0.10 to 0.20 of freezing rain fell across Adams County on December 15, 2022.

Winter Storm in SULLIVAN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 05:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A winter storm produced 3 to 5 inches of snow, half an inch of sleet, and less than a tenth of an inch of freezing rain across Sullivan County on December 15, 2022.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN LYCOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 05:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A winter storm produced 2 to 4 inches of snow, half an inch of inch of sleet, and less than a tenth of an inch of freezing rain across northern Lycoming County on December 15, 2022.

Winter Storm in CLEARFIELD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 02:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A winter storm produced around 2 inches of snow, an inch of sleet, and 0.10 to 0.20 of freezing rain across Clearfield County on December 15, 2022.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN CENTRE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 02:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

A winter storm produced around 2 inches of snow, an inch of sleet, and 0.10 to 0.20 of freezing rain across northern Centre County on December 15, 2022. As a result, there was a jack knifed tractor trailer on I-80 westbound, closing the westbound lanes between the Snow Shoe exit (#147) and the Kylertown Exit (#133).

Winter Storm in SNYDER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 04:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A winter storm produced around an inch of snow, half an inch of sleet, and 0.10 to 0.20 of freezing rain across Snyder County on December 15, 2022. As a result, there were multiple crashes on Route 104 and the road was closed for nearly an hour between New Berlin Highway in Middleburg and Mitchell Road in Franklin Township.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN LYCOMING, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 04:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A winter storm produced around 2 inches of snow, an inch of sleet, and 0.10 to 0.20 of freezing rain across southern Lycoming County on December 15, 2022.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN CLINTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 04:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 20:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A winter storm produced 2 to 3 inches of snow, an inch of sleet, and 0.10 to 0.20 of freezing rain across southern Clinton County on December 15, 2022. As a result, there was an accident involving 20 vehicles on I-80 westbound in Greene Township. There were several potential hazmat issues involving tractor trailers, and the westbound lanes were closed for nearly 6 hours. Additionally, utility lines came down due to fallen trees in Loganton Borough, affecting electrical service to nearly 1000 customers for nearly three hours.

Winter Weather in FRANKLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 03:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Approximately 0.10 to 0.20 of freezing rain fell across Franklin County on December 15, 2022.

Winter Weather in MCKEAN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 06:01:00 to 15-DEC-22 09:05:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: State Official

Snowfall around 1 inch caused slick roads in McKean County on December 15, 2022, resulting in US Route 6 being closed for a period of time between Dewey Ave and Lower Lindholm Road in Hamlin Township. US Route 219 was also closed for a period of time between US Route 6 and PA Route 59.

Winter Storm in NORTHUMBERLAND, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 04:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A winter storm produced around an inch snow, an inch of sleet, and 0.10 to 0.20 of freezing rain across Northumberland County on December 15, 2022. As a result, I-80 eastbound was closed for about an hour and a half at Exit 212A due to a secondary crash involving a PennDOT vehicle. The original accident involved a tractor trailer rollover. Later in the day,  I-80 eastbound was closed for two hours at US Route 15 in White Deer Township, Union Township due to a jack knifed tractor trailer blocking both lanes at MM 211 in Turbot Township, Northumberland County.

Winter Storm in MONTOUR, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 04:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A winter storm produced 1 to 2 inches snow, an inch of sleet, and 0.10 to 0.20 of freezing rain across Montour County on December 15, 2022.

Winter Storm in COLUMBIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 04:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A winter storm produced 2 to 3 inches snow, an inch of sleet, and 0.10 to 0.20 of freezing rain across Columbia County on December 15, 2022.

Winter Storm in TIOGA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 05:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A winter storm produced 3 to 6 inches of snow, half an inch of and sleet, and less than a tenth of an inch of freezing rain across Tioga County on December 15, 2022.

Ice Storm in CAMBRIA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 01:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An ice storm produced up to an inch of sleet and around 0.25 of freezing rain accumulation across Cambria County on December 15, 2022.

Ice Storm in SOMERSET, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 00:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Amateur Radio

An ice storm produced over an inch of sleet and up to 0.25 of freezing rain accumulation across Somerset County on December 15, 2022. As a result, there was an accident involving a tractor trailer on the eastbound lanes of the Turnpike in Stony Creek Township that closed both eastbound lanes for over an hour.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN CENTRE, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 02:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

A winter storm produced around 2 inches of snow, an inch of sleet, and 0.10 to 0.20 of freezing rain across southern Centre County on December 15, 2022. As a result, there was an accident on Route 192 in Gregg Township that briefly closed the road. There was also an accident on I-80 westbound in Boggs Township due to an accident involving two tractor trailers, and several cars. The westbound lanes were closer for nearly two hours. No injuries were reported. Additionally, there was an accident involving a tanker truck and a box truck on US Route 322 in College Township, closing the road for over two hours.

Winter Storm in BLAIR, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 02:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A winter storm produced around 2 inches of snow, an inch of sleet, and 0.10 to 0.20 of freezing rain across Blair County on December 15, 2022. As a result, there was a jack knifed tractor trailer on I-99 northbound at MM 44.6 in Antis Township, closing the road for about an hour between Bellwood (exit 41) and Tipton (exit 45).

Winter Storm in HUNTINGDON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 02:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A winter storm produced around an inch of snow, an inch of sleet, and 0.10 to 0.20 of freezing rain across Huntingdon County on December 15, 2022.

Winter Storm in SCHUYLKILL, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 04:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

A winter storm produced 1 to 3 inches snow, an inch of sleet, and 0.10 to 0.20 of freezing rain across Schuylkill County on December 15, 2022.

Winter Weather in DAUPHIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 03:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Around 0.20 of freezing rain fell across Dauphin County on December 15, 2022.

Winter Weather in LEBANON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 03:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Around 0.20 of freezing rain fell across Lebanon County on December 15, 2022.

Winter Storm in POTTER, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 05:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A winter storm produced around 2 inches of snow, an inch of sleet, and less than a tenth of an inch of freezing rain across Potter County on December 15, 2022.

Winter Storm in CAMERON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 05:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A winter storm produced around 2 inches of snow, an inch of sleet, and less than a tenth of an inch of freezing rain across Cameron County on December 15, 2022.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN CLINTON, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 05:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A winter storm produced around 2 inches of snow, an inch of sleet, and less than a tenth of an inch of freezing rain across northern Clinton County on December 15, 2022.

Winter Storm in MIFFLIN, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 02:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A winter storm produced around an inch of snow, an inch of sleet, and 0.10 to 0.20 of freezing rain across Mifflin County on December 15, 2022. As a result, US Route 322 was closed for around two hours in Armaugh Township due to several tractor trailers that were stranded on Seven Mountains.

Winter Storm in JUNIATA, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 02:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A winter storm produced around an inch of snow, an inch of sleet, and 0.10 to 0.20 of freezing rain across Juniata County on December 15, 2022.

Winter Storm in BEDFORD, PENNSYLVANIA
From 15-DEC-22 02:00:00 to 15-DEC-22 18:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A winter storm produced around an inch of snow, half an inch of sleet, and 0.10 to 0.20 of freezing rain across Bedford County on December 15, 2022. As a result, a PennDOT fuel truck overturned on PA Route 31 near Allegheny Road in Harrison Township. The driver of the truck was injured, and the road was closed for over an hour.