The title of this update is great news to some and frustrating to others, especially those in Southern PA who are finally seeing grass after almost two weeks. To begin with, you all need to understand that this update will not tell you snowfall amounts or who will see the most, that info will be addressed in the coming days!
Things may get a little technical but most of you will get the overall idea. What we will be looking at is an Alberta Clipper diving down from Canada into the Lake Erie region. A secondary low pressure will then form in the Western Virginia region, which will strengthen as the original primary low pressure over Lake Erie transfers its energy to the secondary.
The secondary low pressure will then head east through Virginia before it moves northeast off the coast. This is an ideal setup for some areas of the state to receive a moderate snowfall, especially the Eastern Half. It really depends on where the secondary low pressure develops and how fast it strengthens.
We realize that we are practically one of the only weather sources addressing this threat. However, by Friday and Saturday you can expect just about everyone to hop on-board if models continue to increase this potential. The map below illustrates the POTENTIAL and does not include any amounts.
Our first look forecast will come tomorrow evening, no amounts will be forecasted but we will take a look at what areas could see the biggest impacts from this potential storm!
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!
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