We have made it no secret that this forecast has been a tough one over the past few days. Due to not only short range model guidance changes, but also live observations in the Plains and Midwest as well as surface temperatures in PA, we have reduced forecast amounts. Areas such as Northwest PA will…
This forecast is not for the weekend’s major winter storm, we will have an article on that later today. A 9-12 hour period of moderate snow Thursday Evening into Friday Morning may catch many off guard, as it is being overshadowed by this weekend’s storm. Let’s get into timing for this “appetizer” of snow before…
We will be a few degrees warmer today, with highs topping out in the 30s across the state. A few lake effect snow showers are possible in Northwest PA, otherwise partly to mostly cloudy skies expected. Overnight model runs trended southeast for the storm this weekend, with greater impacts on the state. Be sure to…
This forecast is not for the weekend storm, but for a quick round of snow Thursday Night. Now that we got that out of the way, let’s get into the details. A weak low pressure system will generate a quick round of snow Thursday evening into Friday morning. It could be a snowy commute Thursday…
After many snowless weeks in much of the state, winter will finally make a return this weekend. Even if your area isn’t looking to get much out of this specific event, a very cold and stormy pattern is setting up, so the wait won’t be much longer. For now though, let’s get into the details…
This weekend’s snowstorm will have varying impacts around the state, with a potentially sharp cutoff in snowfall totals in parts of Southern and Eastern PA. While some may not see much in the way of travel disruptions at all, others may see hazardous travel due to snow-covered roadways. Let’s get into the specifics. Snow will…
A long-awaited snow event is likely to take shape this weekend from the Midwest, through the Ohio Valley, and into our region. While the ingredients are not there for a big storm, some of us may still receive several inches of snow from this system. Yesterday we released three scenario maps, and as of now…
Three scenarios are on the table for this weekend’s potential snowstorm. You will not find snow amounts in this article, as it is too much too early. A weak low pressure system will form in Texas Friday evening. It will then move east into the northern gulf coast states Saturday. Where it goes from there…
Wait, it’s the wintertime!? For a while it felt like November. But then again, it actually snowed in November. That’s right everyone, believe it or not is January 6th and we finally have at least some wintry weather to talk about here in PA. A short round of freezing rain is expected Monday night through…
Despite being four degrees below average so far this December, snowfall has been down. Here’s why: 1: Near-miss on major snowstorm just 100 miles south due to a stubborn clipper system that caused confluence (technical term). 2: Unfavorable teleconnections. The MJO has been in phases that bring us above average temperatures and an unfavorable storm…
One of the coldest days of Fall is on tap for today, with highs in the 20s and 30s statewide. Mostly sunny skies expected.
We’re right back to below average temperatures today, with most of us only reaching the 30s. Mostly cloudy skies expected in Western PA, with mostly sunny skies expected on the east side of the Appalachians. The weekend storm is still on the table, with plenty of time for a north trend. We will keep you…
Today will be on the warm side thanks to a storm moving through the midwest. Highs will be in the 50s and even low 60s in Southern PA. Morning rain showers will move out of the area leading to mostly cloudy skies. You may be hearing about a winter storm threat next weekend. For now,…
Today will be blustery, with west winds gusting to 30 MPH. Winds combined with highs in the 20s and 30s will make it feel much colder. Lake effect snow showers are likely in Northwest PA and the Laurel Highlands. Cloudy skies with flurries expected elsewhere in Western PA, with partly to mostly sunny skies in…
Temperatures will warm up today as a storm cuts to our west, bringing a “warm front” through, that will followed by a cold front Monday Night. Mostly sunny skies expected. Enjoy those highs in the 40s and 50s today!