Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects. If you are traveling and see objects in the distance being obscured by heavy snow within the dangerous snow squalls, take quick action to pull off the road in a safe location, such as a parking lot or driveway to wait out the squall. If you are on an interstate, it`s best to get off the road at the nearest exit as soon as you notice the squall to ensure the safety of you and your passengers. If there isn`t an opportunity to safely exit the Interstate, slow down gradually before entering the squall and put on your hazard lights. For high wind safety information, visit weather.gov/wind. The latest forecast information can be found on the NWS State College Facebook page and Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or on the web at weather.gov/ctp.

WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of Central Pennsylvania including the Susquehanna Valley. * WHEN...From 8 AM this morning to 5 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Accompanying the first several hours of these strong, gusty winds will be one or more broken lines of snow showers and brief heavy snow squalls that could generate near whiteout conditions and coat the ground with between one half inch and one inch of snow in less than 30 minutes