Mt Zion Bicentennial Volunteer Fire Company

04/23/2026

There is an increased risk of wildfire spread today. Please be very careful with any outdoor burning today.

04/08/2026

There is an increased risk of wildfire spread tomorrow. Please be careful with any outdoor burning.

03/16/2026

Wind Advisory issued March 16 at 2:56AM EDT until March 17 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Lackawanna; Luzerne; Pike; Southern Wayne

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of 45 to 50 mph
expected. Winds will shift to westerly this evening.

* WHERE...Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, and Southern Wayne Counties.

* WHEN...From 2 PM this afternoon to midnight EDT tonight.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

03/14/2026

33 years ago

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03/13/2026

Wind Advisory issued March 13 at 1:07PM EDT until March 14 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Onondaga; Madison; Southern Oneida; Cortland; Chenango; Otsego; Tioga; Broome; Delaware; Sullivan; Susquehanna; Northern Wayne; Lackawanna; Luzerne; Pike; Southern Wayne

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central New York and northeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to 2 PM EDT Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong westerly winds will develop late
tonight behind a strong cold front pushing through the region.
Gusty southerly winds are expected this afternoon into the
overnight hours, but advisory criteria is not expected to be met.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

03/04/2026

Sutton Creek Road going towards Rt 92 from Mt Zion Rd is all ice and extremely slippery. Use caution!!

Luzerne County Road and Bridge has been notified.

03/02/2026

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 2 at 12:02PM EST until March 3 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Steuben; Bradford; Susquehanna; Wyoming; Lackawanna; Luzerne

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations up
to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze.

* WHERE...In New York, Steuben County. In Pennsylvania, Bradford,
Lackawanna, Luzerne, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties.

* WHEN...From 7 AM to 7 PM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Tuesday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...After an initial period of snow and freezing
rain, temperatures will warm above freezing into the mid-30s for
the valley locations Tuesday afternoon, with some pockets of
subfreezing temperatures lingering over the higher elevations.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

In New York,

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

In Pennsylvania,

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania
Turnpike Commission remind motorist to adjust speeds based on
driving conditions as winter weather impacts Pennsylvania roadways.
Visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadways, and traffic
conditions.

Be prepared for slippery roads. Slow down and use caution while
driving. If you are going outside, watch your first few steps taken
on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways. These surfaces could be icy and
slippery, increasing your risk of a fall and injury.

Provides up to the minute traffic and transit information for Pennsylvania. View the real time traffic map with travel times, traffic accident details, traffic cameras and other road conditions. Plan your trip and get the fastest route taking into account current traffic conditions.

02/21/2026

Winter Storm Warning issued February 21 at 1:11PM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Sullivan; Lackawanna; Luzerne; Pike; Southern Wayne

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 6 and
14 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE...In New York, Sullivan County. In Pennsylvania, Lackawanna,
Luzerne, Pike, and Southern Wayne Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 PM Sunday to 7 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Visibilities may drop below 1/4
mile due to falling and blowing snow. Travel could be very
difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly
reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the
Monday morning and evening commutes.

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

In New York,

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

In Pennsylvania,

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania
Turnpike Commission strongly encourage motorist to heed all travel
restrictions and delay unnecessary travel. Visit www.511pa.com for
the latest travel, roadways, and traffic conditions.

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

Provides up to the minute traffic and transit information for Pennsylvania. View the real time traffic map with travel times, traffic accident details, traffic cameras and other road conditions. Plan your trip and get the fastest route taking into account current traffic conditions.

02/21/2026

Winter Storm Watch issued February 21 at 2:39AM EST until February 23 at 7:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Delaware; Sullivan; Susquehanna; Northern Wayne; Wyoming; Lackawanna; Luzerne; Pike; Southern Wayne

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
12 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

* WHERE...In New York, Delaware and Sullivan Counties. In
Pennsylvania, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Northern Wayne, Pike, Southern
Wayne, Susquehanna, and Wyoming Counties.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Monday evening.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions
could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is still some uncertainty regarding the
track of this storm. Any eastward shifts in the track may result
in lower snowfall amounts. Areas east of I-81 in NE PA and the
Catskills have greater chances of receiving the higher-end
snowfall accumulations in the forecasted range.

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

02/19/2026

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 19 at 1:09PM EST until February 20 at 12:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Madison; Cortland; Chenango; Tioga; Broome; Bradford; Susquehanna; Northern Wayne; Wyoming; Lackawanna; Luzerne; Pike; Southern Wayne

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around one
tenth of an inch.

* WHERE...In New York, Broome, Chenango, Cortland, Madison, and
Tioga Counties. In Pennsylvania, Bradford, Lackawanna, Luzerne,
Northern Wayne, Pike, Southern Wayne, Susquehanna, and Wyoming
Counties.

* WHEN...From 5 AM to noon EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Friday morning commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest ice accumulations will be on the
hilltops. Lower elevations will likely have less than one tenth of
an inch of ice accumulation.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

In New York,

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be
obtained by calling 5 1 1.

In Pennsylvania,

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania
Turnpike Commission remind motorist to adjust speeds based on
driving conditions as winter weather impacts Pennsylvania roadways.
Visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadways, and traffic
conditions.

Provides up to the minute traffic and transit information for Pennsylvania. View the real time traffic map with travel times, traffic accident details, traffic cameras and other road conditions. Plan your trip and get the fastest route taking into account current traffic conditions.

02/10/2026

Winter Weather Advisory issued February 10 at 1:49PM EST until February 11 at 12:00AM EST by NWS Binghamton NY

Wyoming; Lackawanna; Luzerne; Pike; Southern Wayne

* WHAT...Freezing rain or drizzle expected this evening. Total ice
accumulations between a light glaze to a few hundreths of an inch.

* WHERE...Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Southern Wayne, and Wyoming
Counties.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to midnight EST tonight.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Light showers move into the region this
evening, there is a short window where freezing rain or drizzle is
possible leading to slippery roads and sidewalks.

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania
Turnpike Commission remind motorist to adjust speeds based on
driving conditions as winter weather impacts Pennsylvania roadways.
Visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadways, and traffic
conditions.

Provides up to the minute traffic and transit information for Pennsylvania. View the real time traffic map with travel times, traffic accident details, traffic cameras and other road conditions. Plan your trip and get the fastest route taking into account current traffic conditions.