We waited longer than usual to post our official winter outlook this year, mostly due to how humbling last winter was. Finally though, here it is. This year, a moderate La Nina has developed across the equatorial Pacific. Historically, La Ninas have produced the least snowfall of any ENSO phase here in Pennsylvania, with the…
Widespread lake effect snow showers are expected to begin shortly in much of western PA, and continue through Monday morning. Temperatures are currently in the process of dropping as the cold front moves through, and everything will soon change from rain to snow in the western half of the state. Heavy snow squalls will begin…
The first sizable lake effect snow event of the season is expected late Sunday afternoon through mid-morning Monday as a strong cold front sweeps through. A plowable snowfall is likely for lake effect snowbelt areas from northwest PA and down through the Laurel Highlands. In addition, there will likely be some far-reaching snow squalls that…
For the first time in 76 years, we will have a full moon on Halloween! Temperatures will be chilly, dropping into the upper 30s to low 40s in most areas by 6 PM. After some trick-or-treating was rained out Thursday night, Saturday’s will be dry statewide. Below are the expected temperatures for 6:00 PM Saturday.…
Fall foliage certainly did not disappoint this year, but the season is coming to a close in most of the state. However, from York into the Philadelphia region, peak color is still ongoing. The drought both helped and hurt this season, as colors were more vibrant but the season was cut short. Now, widespread leaf…
Hurricane Zeta is making landfall right now in southeast Louisiana as a very strong category two hurricane with winds of 110 MPH. The storm will rapidly push inland and by Thursday afternoon, Zeta is expected to be a tropical storm centered just to our south. While we will avoid the gusty winds from Zeta that…
Not often do we see a wintry side to a tropical cyclone, but Zeta will run into just enough cold air that parts of northern PA may see just that. For most of us though, a chilly, soaking rain is expected Thursday into Friday. Just like any snowfall forecast, this one will be prone to…
If you were not able to take in the fall foliage last weekend, fortunately this weekend will offer another excellent opportunity. Mainly dry weather is expected, with temperatures Saturday much warmer than Sunday. You’ll need a light jacket if heading outdoors Sunday. Peak fall foliage is now on display across much of eastern and southern…
Today will be a spectacular fall day. After a frosty start for many, temperatures will rise into the 50s and low 60s. Sunny skies will prevail as high pressure sits overhead. Get and enjoy it before the cold weather arrives!
This will be the best weekend of Fall 2020 to get out and enjoy the peak foliage in much of the state. Mostly sunny skies and cool temperatures are expected Saturday and Sunday, so there’s no time like the present! Colors across the northern tier continue to fade as peak color continues to drop south…
After making landfall as a category two hurricane in southern Louisiana, Delta has fallen apart as its moved inland. However, a large area of rainfall remains leftover, and it will be making its way to Pennsylvania Sunday afternoon into Monday morning. Flash flooding is not a concern in our area, as we have been dry…
Fall foliage colors continue to ramp up across the state as we are near or at peak color in many areas. With foliage in the high mountains of the northern tier beginning to fade, best color is now being observed in high elevations throughout central and northern Pennsylvania. Ridges are about a week ahead of…
We will cool down significantly today, with seasonable temperatures expected. Highs in the upper 50s to upper 60s with partly to mostly sunny skies are on tap. We are tracking the potential for a few inches of rain from Delta in parts of the state early next week. Stay tuned for a forecast on that…
Last year, winter briefly showed up in November before taking the rest of the season off. Records were set all around the country, including here in Pennsylvania, for the least snowy season in recorded history. Philadelphia failed to reach an inch of snow, and Harrisburg saw about a half foot. Is that the new normal?…
It is becoming clear, thanks to all the photos from those in northern PA where foliage colors are peaking, that the 2020 Fall Foliage Season will be the best in several years. We had the optimal conditions of warm days and cold nights, with mainly dry conditions. And going forward, we will continue to have…
