Updated Snowfall Forecast For Intense Blizzard

       PLEASE LOOK AT THE DATE THIS WAS PUBLISHED…THIS WAS FOR THE BLIZZARD THAT HAPPENED A MONTH AGO…..

We have high confidence in today’s forecast as it appears models are locking in at last. Models yesterday were a mess, however the storm came ashore Tuesday Night providing brand new information which has now been run several times on all models.

        This storm will be one to remember across the DC/Baltimore region into South Central PA as totals will likely surpass those of the historic blizzards of the 2009-2010 winter. Models indicate heavy precipitation banding will set up shop and take a seat, especially south of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (i-76).

        This will be a long duration storm but the only saving grace is that it will occur on a weekend when many of us are at home. However that said, we advise those in Southern PA to make preparations now as they will likely be snowed-in until atleast Sunday if not Monday depending on just how much snow falls.

        Furthermore, a major factor with this storm will be the powerful wind gusts of over 50 MPH throughout South Central and Southeastern PA likely prompting blizzard watches and soon to be warnings for counties closer to the coast.

        Many are wondering about timing of this storm and whether or not they will make it home from work Friday. Snow will likely move over the PA/MD line Early Friday Evening, meaning counties in PA bordering Maryland will be the first to see snow. This storm will come in packing a punch. By Mid-Late Friday evening counties just above the Pennsylvania Turnpike will begin to experience snowfall.

        During Friday Night heavier snow will move into our southern counties, with the heaviest coming Saturday Morning into the Afternoon. This storm will likely last more than 30 hours in counties bordering Maryland. These areas will pick up the highest snowfall totals.

        By Saturday Night the storm will begin to lift out of PA but it will likely take quite a while and we don’t expect snow to stop falling in Central and Eastern PA until Early-Mid Saturday Night. For areas such as State College and Selinsgrove, it all depends on how far north our coastal low pressure moves.

        Our final call will be released Thursday at 4 PM. If you do not have our Facebook page liked click here with updates regarding this major winter storm: Pennsylvania Weather Action Facebook Page! Stay safe everyone!