Over the last 24 hours, tracking the latest observations and model guidance, there has only been minor tweaks made from our first call. Overall the system is expected to be slightly colder and also slightly farther east.

Snow will overspread Central PA before sunrise. The snow will begin to accumulate right away causing disruptions to the morning commute to work and school. Below is a look at future radar for 4:00 AM Tuesday morning:

Snow will continue to move east through Tuesday Morning, into Eastern PA. However, since the low pressure will not yet begin to strengthen and expand the area of precipitation, there may be a lull in parts of Central PA. Here is future radar for 10:00 AM Tuesday:




As the low pressure system develops along our arctic front, it will allow for precipitation to become enhanced leading to a bigger precipitation field as well as heavier snowfall rates. Below is a look at 4:00 PM Tuesday afternoon:

Snow will exit Eastern PA by mid-Tuesday evening. Below is our new travel impacts chart. Slippery travel is likely for both the morning and afternoon rush hour in Central PA, and the afternoon rush hour in Eastern PA.





FINAL CALL SNOWFALL FORECAST FOR TUESDAY’S STORM

Area A: Snowfall accumulations of 4 – 7″ expected. Hazardous travel likely Tuesday.

Area B: Snowfall accumulations of 2 – 4″ expected, with isolated amounts up to 5″ possible on ridge-tops. Hazardous travel anticipated Tuesday.

Area C: Snowfall accumulations of 1 – 2″ expected, with isolated amounts up to 3″ possible on ridge-tops. Untreated surfaces will become slushy Tuesday.

Area D: Snowfall accumulations of < 1″ expected.


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Josh has been passionate about weather as long as his memory dates! From watching the Weather Channel at age 7, to making hand-drawn hurricane maps at age 11, starting his first weather site at 13, and founding PWA at 15 and forecasting for the state for the past 9 years, Josh's interest in weather has never dwindled! As difficult as it is, he greatly enjoys forecasting for Pennsylvania due to its countless microclimates. The state is an East Coast severe weather hotspot and nearly always home to the rain/snow line during winter storms!