While this will be a quick storm, it will pack a major punch especially in Southern and Eastern PA, where snowfall rates will likely exceed one inch an hour at times. Visibility at times will be under a quarter-mile. Here is the Hi-Res NAM for 4 PM Saturday Afternoon: Snow will move in from southwest…
Latest model data has trended somewhat colder with this system in some areas. Everyone will start as snow, however areas in Southwest and Southeast PA will warm faster than Central PA due to cold air damming. This typically occurs when a storm cuts to our west just after a shot of cold air. Deep valleys…
Model data over the past 24 hours has consistently suggested higher and higher snowfall amounts with this surprisingly long-duration clipper system. Time to nail down timing and amounts for this storm! Snow is beginning to move into Western PA right now, and will continue through the evening and into the night in many locations. By…
An updated forecast has since been posted, please click this link to view the update >>> Second Call Forecast Link A messy winter storm is expected beginning Friday Afternoon, continuing into Saturday Afternoon. After a warm day Thursday, a low pressure will move through Southeast PA Friday. There will be a tight gradient in precipitation…
A potentially record breaking cold morning is expected Friday morning after Thursday’s coastal storm wraps up. The coastal storm will help produce even colder conditions than we are experiencing now with much windier conditions. Take a look at the incredibly cold pool of air centering right over Pennsylvania Friday morning: Temperatures will struggle to get…
The storm system that has delivered snowfall to Florida will be the same system that will turn into a coastal blizzard beginning late tonight and into Thursday. While the worst of the storm is still expected to be East of Pennsylvania, a trend west has taken place over the last 24 hours, leading to increased…
Snow will move into the area from southwest to northeast Sunday Evening. Temperatures will be near freezing Sunday Evening, and as a result snow accumulations will be limited to mainly grassy surfaces. Northeast PA is the area most at risk to see accumulations on roads. Highest snowfall amounts will be over Northern PA and the…
A White Christmas is looking likely across a good amount of the state this year! A low pressure system will move into Western PA Sunday, before transferring to the coast. The initial system will bring Western PA snow showers late Christmas Eve. Snow will then develop in Southern PA and move northeast. Lightest accumulations will…
Snow is already falling across Western PA, and will move east as the evening progresses. By 8-9 PM, snow will overspread all of Central PA. This is when travel conditions will begin to deteriorate in areas like State College, Altoona, Chambersburg, Harrisburg, and up the river into Williamsport. Visibility will be reduced to under a…
Yes, more snow is possible! Storms have been numerous, with one in Eastern PA this past weekend, one tonight, and now a clipper looking more possible Wednesday Night. This will likely be a very powdery snow, as temperatures will be in the low 20s as the snow falls. As a result, even light to moderate…
Do you remember the last two Decembers? If not, here’s a short description: Foggy, Rainy, October-like weather. While areas of Northern PA did alright in the snow department, it was an absolute nightmare for snow lovers south of i-80. Many locations in Southern PA recorded absolutely no snow the entire month. Back in December 2015,…
This winter, Southwest PA can expect below average temperatures in December, with average temperatures in January and February, followed by below average temperatures in March. We anticipate winter to get off to an early start with a cold, snowy month of December. January and February will likely bring quite a few rain/snow/ice mix events. An…
This winter, Northwest PA can expect below average temperatures in December, with average temperatures in January and February, followed by below average temperatures in March. We anticipate winter to get off to an early start with a cold, snowy month of December. Lake Erie may be frozen by early January, ending the lake effect season…
This winter, Northeast PA can expect below average temperatures in December, with slightly above average temperatures in January and February, followed by below average temperatures in March. We anticipate winter to get off to an early start with a cold, snowy month of December. A mid-winter thaw is then expected in January, possibly into February.…
This winter, Southeast PA can expect below average temperatures in December, with slightly above average temperatures in January and February, followed by below average temperatures in March. We anticipate winter to get off to an early start with a cold, snowy month of December. A mid-winter thaw is then expected in January, possibly into February,…