First Call Snowfall Forecast for Thursday Night’s Quick System

First Call Snowfall Forecast for Thursday Night’s Quick System

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 evening in Southwest PA, and a potentially messy Friday morning commute in Eastern and Central PA.

Snow will move in from southwest to northeast Thursday evening. Here is a look at future radar for 8 PM Thursday:

By the early hours of Friday Morning, snow is likely to overspread Eastern PA. At the same time, it will already be wrapping up in Western PA. Below is future radar for 1 AM Friday:

By the Friday morning commute, snow should be exiting through Northeast PA. Main roads should be plowed, but some secondary roads may be snow-covered.

SNOWFALL FORECAST MAP

Area A: Snowfall accumulations of 1-3″ expected. Slippery travel likely Thursday Night into Friday Morning.

Area B: Snowfall accumulations of <1″ expected.

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It’s looking like quite the mess for this weekend’s storm, but don’t ignore this little event either, as some school and traffic delays will be possible Friday Morning!

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Josh Adams is the founder and lead forecaster of Pennsylvania Weather Action, a regional forecasting site he launched in 2015. With over a decade of experience analyzing weather patterns across Pennsylvania, his forecasts have reached millions of readers throughout the state. Josh specializes in Pennsylvania’s complex microclimates and terrain-driven weather patterns, providing detailed coverage of severe thunderstorms, winter storms, and flooding events. His forecasting focuses on delivering precise, timely information to help Pennsylvanians stay informed and prepared during impactful weather. Last Updated: March 10, 2026