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‘Sleet-Fest’ Forecast For Friday Leading Into A Weekend Freeze – CBS Boston

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BOSTON (CBS) – Just days after our biggest snowstorm in years, there is no rest for the weather weary. As Bill Belichick would say, “we’re on to Friday.” This storm will be very different than last Saturday’s blizzard. In fact I’m not even sure we can call it a storm. It is more like a frontal passage or a weather boundary. (Try describing that to news producers looking for a headline!). There will be no wind issues. There will be no coastal flooding, no splashover, no waves battering the houses in Scituate. In fact, there really won’t even be that much snow in southern New England!

So what’s the big deal?

Well, despite the mild weather Wednesday and Thursday, we will still have a decent snowpack when the precipitation arrives Thursday, somewhere between 6 and 12 inches in most areas. This “system” will be loaded with moisture. Total liquid amount (rain, ice and snow) will be close to 2”, that’s a lot of “stuff” falling from the sky. And then to top it off, it’s going to be cold all weekend. The entire region plunges into the teens Friday night and we won’t get out of the 20s Saturday. So, any standing water will freeze up and we are left with an ice-encrusted mess.

Let’s back up a bit and take this piece by piece.

TIMELINE:

Rain arrives during the day Thursday, becoming steadier and heavier by the afternoon and evening. The snow and ice are confined to central and northern New England.

Thursday night the cold air starts to push southward. By midnight we see a change to sleet in parts of southern New Hampshire. By dawn Friday, the sleet has worked all the way down through northern Mass., perhaps nearing Boston and the Mass Pike.

During the day Friday, it’s a sleet-fest for most of southern New England. Rain will hold on over the South Coast, Cape and Islands until the very end of the storm Friday evening. There will be some pure snow on the northern fringes of the precipitation shield. The sleet should change to snow as far south as about Boston before everything begins to taper off late Friday afternoon/evening.

SLEET vs FREEZING RAIN:

Some brief thoughts on the impacts of sleet vs freezing rain. We believe that for the vast majority of southern New England sleet will be the main precipitation type (once the rain changes over) and not freezing rain.

Freezing rain occurs when you have mild air (above 32 degrees) above the ground but a shallow layer of below freezing air right at the surface. So as the rain falls, it hits the cold ground (streets, sidewalks, patio, driveway, trees) and instantly freezes. This is the most treacherous and dangerous precipitation type and, in larger amounts, can cause massive damage to trees and power lines. All of our infamous ice storms, when you may have lost power for days, are due to freezing rain.

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Sleet occurs when you get a larger layer of cold air. The rain falls from above into a thick layer of atmosphere that is below freezing. Therefore, it has time to ice up into tiny pellets. These hit the ground and tend to bounce off of everything and have that pinging sound. Sleet, in large amounts, can accumulate but much less readily than snow. Most importantly, it does not accrete on trees and wires so the power outage risk is minimal.

ACCUMULATIONS:

Given that we are forecasting a rain-to-sleet situation for most of southern New England, the accumulations will be low.

There could be as much as 1-to-3 inches of sleet and snow in northern Massachusetts (north of Pike, mainly in northern Worcester and northern Middlesex counties).

Over the Mass. and New Hampshire border 3-to-6” of snow and sleet are possible up through Manchester, Concord and Lake Winnipesaukee.

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Great news for skiers. The snow jackpot will be in the mountains, particularly the northern Greens and the Whites. We expect 6-12” in those areas with perhaps as much as 18” in some of the higher, northernmost peaks.

THE FREEZE:

Temperatures will be dropping all day on Friday. By late afternoon all of southern New England is below 32 degrees and everything that has fallen, any standing water, will ice up. Any untreated surfaces and roadways will become very slippery. We stay below freezing all weekend long. Thankfully, we will see a good deal of sunshine Saturday and Sunday, so despite the cold temperatures, some melting is still likely to occur.

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Timing is critical and we will keep you updated as new data comes in. Stay with WBZ-TV, CBSBoston.com and CBS News Boston.

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Winter Weather Advisory Extended Into Sunday for Chicago Area – NBC Chicago

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A winter weather advisory was extended into Sunday for parts of the Chicago area and Indiana, as freezing rain is expected to move in Saturday afternoon.

The National Weather Service issued the advisory from 3 p.m. Saturday to midnight Sunday for DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall and LaSalle counties as well as portions of Cook and Will counties in Illinois, the NWS stated. The advisory also includes Jasper, Lake, Newton and Porter counties in northwest Indiana.

Drizzle and light rain are poised to arrive in the afternoon to evening hours throughout the region, according to the NBC 5 Storm Team.

If the bone-chilling weather wasn’t enough, freezing drizzle is expected through portions of the weekend, resulting in potentially-hazardous road conditions.

With temperatures below freezing, drizzle will likely make for icy conditions, particularly on sidewalks, parking lots, bridges, overpasses and secondary roads.

While air temperatures are set to climb above freezing in the evening — likely into the low-to-mid 30s — ground and pavement temperatures may not increase as quickly, resulting in icy conditions on untreated areas, forecasters said.

Drivers are encouraged to plan for extra travel time, check conditions before driving and slow down while on the road.

Once the weather system moves out, the Chicago area will have one more day of well-below-average temperatures.

Highs will once again be in the teens on Monday, along with a chance for snow showers in the early morning. Tuesday is expected to warm slightly into the upper 20s with mostly sunny skies.

By Wednesday and Thursday, temperatures should reach the 30s with plenty of sunshine, according to the latest weather models.

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Freezing Rain, Drizzle Could Lead to Slick Road Conditions in Chicago Area Saturday – NBC Chicago

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After days of blistery cold conditions, Chicago will soon see relief as it relates to temperatures, but the winter weather troubles won’t subside just yet.

If the bone-chilling weather wasn’t enough, freezing drizzle is expected through portions of the weekend, resulting in potentially-hazardous road conditions.

Drizzle and light rain are poised to arrive in the afternoon to evening hours throughout the region, according to the National Weather Service.

A winter weather advisory has been issued from 1 to 9 p.m. Saturday for DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall and LaSalle counties as well as portions of Cook and Will counties in Illinois, the NWS stated. The advisory also includes Jasper, Lake, Newton and Porter counties in northwest Indiana.

With temperatures below freezing, drizzle will likely make for icy conditions, particularly on sidewalks, parking lots, bridges, overpasses and secondary roads.

While air temperatures are set to climb above freezing in the evening, ground and payment temperatures may not increase as quickly, resulting in icy conditions on untreated areas, forecasters said.

Drivers are encouraged to plan for extra travel time, check conditions before driving and slow down while on the road.

Once the weather system moves out, the Chicago area will have one more day of well-below-average temperatures.

Highs will once again be in the teens on Monday, but then temps will slowly begin to warm up, likely reaching back into the 30s by Wednesday.

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NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE Issues winter weather advisory in PA

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National Weather Service issues winter weather advisory in the Susquehanna Valley for Monday

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>> THE STORM TEAM FORECAST WITH METEOROLOGIST ETHAN. METEOROLOGIS BACK-TO-BACK DAYS ACROSS THE VALLEY AND INFECTED EIGHT, IT WAS OUR SECOND SUNNY DAY OF THE MON, 30% CLOUD COVER OR CLOSE TO ZERO THROUGHOUT THE DAY AND WE ARE STARTING TO SEE SOME PASSING CLOUDS MOVE-IN BUT WE WILL STAY DRY UNTIL EARLY TOMORROW MORNING. WE ARE 34 DEGREES UNDER A MOSTLY CLEAR SKYPE WITH A LIGHT BREEZE OUT OF THE SOUTH AT SEVEN MILES PER HOUR AND IT MADE 238 AFTER A MORNING LOW. AHEAD OF OUR NEXT SNOW MAKER WHICH WILL GET HERE TOMORROW MORNING AND WE WILL START FALLING INTO THE MID 20’S, THE LOWS WELL HOLD IN THE UPPER 20’S, MATE SEE AS THEIR SHOWER AS YOU GET CLOSER BUT BE PREPARED OR WIDESPREAD SNOW TO DEVELOP DURING THE MORNING, ESPECIALLY RIGHT AROUND RUSH HOUR AND THAT IT WILL TAPER OFF IN THE EARLY AFTERNOON AS THE WINTRY MIX SWITCHES TO RAIN. LOOKING FOR CHELATION THROUGHOUT THIS BUT WITH TEMPERATURES IN THE CLOSE TO 40 DEGREES, I DO EXPECT AN IMPACT ON TRAVEL WILL IMPROVE BUT BECAUSE OF THIS INCOMING LIGHT SNOW, YOU HAVE A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY THAT GOES INTO EFFECT TOMORROW MORNING BUT ENDS TOMORROW AFTERNOON. AROUND A FIVE HOUR WINDOW THAT WE COULD GET THIS SNOW. THAT IS A CHANCE THAT THIS NOTE WILL BE ROUGHER BETWEEN 7:00 A.M. AND NOON. 9:00 A.M. UNTIL 2:00 IN THE AFTERNOON AND RIGHT NOW 34 DEGREES IN HARRISBURG, YOU CAN SEE WE TURN ON THE SATELLITE, WE ARE STARTING TO SEE THOSE CLOUDS MOVE INTO WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA BUT HERE’S THE STORM. IT IS MOVING VERY QUICK AND IT IS MOVING ACROSS THE GREAT LAKES. PRETTY MILD COMPARED TO WHERE THEY HAVE BENT OVER THE PAST COUPLE OF WEEKS, 240 DEGREES IN SPRINGFIELD AND IT IS BACKED IN THE 40’S OVER THE DAKOTAS SO WATCH WHAT HAPPENS HERE YET, HERE WE ARE AT 11:00 VERY CLOUDY AND A NICETOWN SHOWER OVERNIGHT — WESTERN COUNTY AND IT COULD PICK UP IN INTENSITY JUST IN TIME FOR THE MORNING RUSH ACROSS THE VALLEY, TEMPERATURES WILL HOLD NEAR THE FREEZING MARK UNTIL AROUND LUNCHTIME AND THEN WE WILL SEE THE SNOW TAPER OFF AND AS IT DOES, I DO EXPECT WARM AIR TO MOVE IN AND SWITCHING OVER MOST OF THE SNOW INTO A MIX OF RAIN AND’S TO JUST PLAIN RAIN AND THAT IT COMES. AS TEMPERATURES RISE TO THE UPPER 30’S AND HEADING INTO MONDAY, WE WILL SEE A LITTLE BIT MORE SUNSHINE IN THE MORNING BUT LATER IN THE AFTERNOON, SEE SOME AREAS OF SPRINKLES BUT IT WILL BE MILDER WITH HIGHS IN THE LOW TO MID 40’S SO IF YOU ARE TRAVELING BEFORE 7:00, COULD SEE SNOW COME DOWN AT ABOUT AN INCH PER HOUR. ALSO THROUGH 4:00 BUT AFTER 4:00 , RISING THROUGH THE UPPER 30’S AND EXPECTING LOW IMPACTS FOR THE EVENING RUSH. ONE TO THREE INCHES OF SNOW, COULD BE A LITTLE HIGHER FOR AREAS NORTH AND NORTHEAST OF LEBANON. WE ARE IN THE MID-50’S BY WEDNESDAY, LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY AND FRIDAY ARE DRY WE COULD SEE SOME RAIN AND SNOW SHOWERS. FOR MOST OF THE WEEK AHEAD. TEMPERATURES

National Weather Service issues winter weather advisory in the Susquehanna Valley for Monday

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Shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Sunday the National Weather Service issued winter weather advisories for several Susquehanna Valley counties.The winter weather advisory will be in effect from 8 a.m. Monday to 3 p.m. in the following counties:Dauphin.Lancaster. Lebanon.York. The following counties are under the winter weather advisory from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday:Adams.Cumberland.Juniata.Mifflin.Perry. The NWS expects light snowfall up to 4 inches in elevated areas. It says the snow could be heavy at times, with fall rates of an inch an hour during the late morning and early afternoon hours. The service advises drivers to plan for slippery roads and hazardous conditions that could affect your morning commute. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission reminds motorists to adjust their speeds as the winter weather impacts roadways.WGAL News 8 is tracking the storm. Stay with us on air and online for updates.

SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY, Pa. —

Shortly before 2:30 p.m. on Sunday the National Weather Service issued winter weather advisories for several Susquehanna Valley counties.

The winter weather advisory will be in effect from 8 a.m. Monday to 3 p.m. in the following counties:

  • Dauphin.
  • Lancaster.
  • Lebanon.
  • York.

The following counties are under the winter weather advisory from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday:

  • Adams.
  • Cumberland.
  • Juniata.
  • Mifflin.
  • Perry.

The NWS expects light snowfall up to 4 inches in elevated areas. It says the snow could be heavy at times, with fall rates of an inch an hour during the late morning and early afternoon hours.

The service advises drivers to plan for slippery roads and hazardous conditions that could affect your morning commute.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission reminds motorists to adjust their speeds as the winter weather impacts roadways.

WGAL News 8 is tracking the storm. Stay with us on air and online for updates.

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Patchy Freezing Drizzle Possible Overnight; Dry & Cloudy Valentine’s Day

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TEAM FORECAST WITH METEOROLOGIST ETHAN HUSTON ETHAN: COULD SEE SOME FREEZING DRIVEL — DRIZZLE OVERNIGHT. AND THEN WE ARE TRACKING A PAIR OF STRONGER STORMS THAT WILL MOVE THROUGH THE VALLEY NEXT WE WE HAVE A WINTER WEATHER UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING AND IT IS FOR THE THREATS OF SOME PATCHY DRIZZLE. WITH TEMPERATURES BELOW FREEZING, IF WE SEE PRINT — SEE PRECIPITATION, IT CAN BRING SOME ICE ON BRIDGES AND OVERPASSES. MOST OF THE VALLEY WILL STAY DRY TONIGHT. YOU CAN SEE THE RADAR PICKING UP ON SOME RETURNS OF SNOWFLAKES. YOU CAN SEE SOME FREEZING DRIZZLE BACK TOWARDS BLOOMINGTON. IN PARTS OF YORK AND LANCASTER, IT WILL HAVE THE BEST OPPORTUNITY FOR SOME DRIZZLE. ALSO IF YOU’RE HEADING DOWN TOWARDS BALTIMORE, THERE WILL HAVE AMOUNTS THERE. THE BULK OF THE STORM IS MOVING OUT AND WILL SHUT DOWN MOST TONIGHT. WE WILL KEEP THE THREAT FOR PATCHY FREEZING DRIZZL MOST TEMPERATURES HOVERING. WE WILL KEEP THE CLOUDS AROUND. TEMPERATURES WILL START RISING ABOVE FREEZING. WE WILL TOP OFF IN THE MID TO UPPER 30’S. WE WILL KEEP THE CLOUDS AROUND OF THE DAY. PRECIPITATION CHANCES ARE HIGHEST AT MIDNIGHT AND THEN TAPER OFF. WE MADE IT TO 34 OUR HIGH TODAY. OUR CURRENT LOW TEMPERATURE IS 27, THAT IS WHERE WE ARE IN LANCASTER. IT IS BRUTALLY COLD ACROSS THE HIGH PLAINS. -21 IN NORTH DAKOTA. TOWARD THE CANADIAN BORDER, -30. WITH THE WIND IT FEELS LIKE -59. DANGEROUSLY COLD. ONLY 19 IN MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE. MASSIVE RIDGE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE THAT HAS PUSHED THE JET STREAM DOWN INTO THE GULFSTREAM. IT IS BRINGING UP THE MOISTURE FROM FLORIDA ACROSS THE CAROLINAS INTO T VALLEY. I DO EXPECT THE ORIENTATION OF THE STREAM TO REMAIN LIKE THIS. THAT MEANS WE HAVE A PARADE OF STORMS. ANOTHER STORM IS ON ITS WAY. IT WILL BE HERE ON MONDAY, TUESDAY. ANOTHER POWERFUL STORM IS ON THE OPEN WATERS. IT IS DUE IN ON THURSDAY OR FRIDAY. WITH THE JET STREAM, ARMOR AIR WI BE INGESTED INTO THE STORM AND WE WILL SEE MORE OF A WINTRY MIX THEN SNOW. NOTICE THINGS QUIET DOWN AS WE HEAD INTO EARLY TOMORROW MORNING. FOR VALENTINE’S DAY, IT WILL BE FAIRLY CLOUDY. THERE MAY BE PEEKS OF SUNSHINE BUT MONTHS — MOST OF THE DATE WILL BE CLOUDY. IT IS LATER IN THE DAY WHE WE WILL HAVE HIGHER CHANCES OF PRECIPITATION, MOST LIKELY SNOW AT THIS TIME NORTH AND NORTHWEST OF I-81. SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST OF THE I-81 COULD SEE A WINTRY MIX. MOST IN FREEZING RAIN. THE LAWN — LONG-RANGE PREDICTOR, I EXPECTED MONDAY AND POSSIBLY INTO TUESDA THE NEXT-DOOR MOVES UP FROM THE SOUTHWEST, IT STARTS OFF AS SNOW BUT COULD SWITCH OVER TO PERIODS OF SLEET AND RAIN. THERE MAY BE TIME BEFORE THAT STORM PULLS AWAY. MIDDAY MONDA TO MONDAY NIGHT, THE MIX DEVELOPS AND BECOMES WIDESPREAD AND HAS A HIGHER POTENTIAL FOR ICE. IT COULD BE IN CASH — AN ICE STORM. THE NEXT ONE GETS HE ON THURSDAY. IT COULD BE A WINTRY MIX. THE WORST LOOKS TO BE THURSDAY MIDDAY INTO THURSDAY NIGHT. DETAIL STILL NEED TO BE FINE-TUNED AS WE GET CLOSER TO EACH STORM. WE WILL OFFER YOU MORE DETAIL STAY TUNED. HERE IS THE 10 DAY FORECAST. EARLY IMPACT TOMORROW MORNING, THE MAJORITY OF VALENTINE’S DAY WILL BE DRY. MONDAY WILL BE IMPACT DAY BECAUSE THE MIX WILL MOVE IN AND CONTINUE MONDAY NIGHT INTO TUESDAY. WE WILL WATCH ANOTHER STORM THURSDAY INTO FRIDAY. WEATHER DRIES OUT AS WE HEAD INTO THE WEEKEND AND TE

Patchy Freezing Drizzle Possible Overnight; Dry & Cloudy Valentine’s Day

A fast-moving storm off the East Coast along with the jet stream over the region will keep the chances high for some light, spotty, freezing rain, freezing drizzle, snow or sleet around the valley Saturday evening.With a chance for light freezing rain and freezing drizzle continuing overnight, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of the Susquehanna Valley through 8 a.m. but only through 4 a.m. for Adams, Lancaster and York counties. The freezing temperatures and scattered wintry mix could lead to a glaze of ice on untreated roadways, bridges, and overpasses. Use caution if you’re traveling tonight. Temperatures hover in the mid 20s then rise to near 30 by dawn Sunday.SundayChances for scattered freezing rain, drizzle taper early Sunday morning. There could be some mist or fog lingering into the early afternoon as temperatures rise. Highs Sunday will be milder than Saturday, but still cool for the season, in the mid 30s. Skies are expected to stay cloudy all day.MondayA more substantial winter storm arrives Monday. There could be some light snow or freezing rain showers early Monday morning. Widespread precipitation is likely by midday Monday. Confidence is growing that a wintry mix with icing potential is possible Monday evening into Monday night, especially for areas northwest of I-81. The mix continues Monday night into Tuesday, before tapering midday. Highest impacts from this storm will be Monday evening commute through Tuesday midday. Looking aheadWednesday looks dry, fairly cloudy with highs in the lower 30s.Another storm approaches Thursday. The current track of this storm indicates snow as the most likely form of precipitation at the start, but then warmer air near the cloud level starts to move into the storm and a wintry mix, including freezing rain, is possible. It’s possible this storm lingers into Friday with temperatures turning milder.Next weekend looks dry with Saturday’s highs staying chilly in the mid 30s and Sunday warming to near average with highs in the lower 40s.You can find more forecasts on the WGAL Weather page on our website, downloading our app and sign-up for our newsletter.

SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY, Pa. —

A fast-moving storm off the East Coast along with the jet stream over the region will keep the chances high for some light, spotty, freezing rain, freezing drizzle, snow or sleet around the valley Saturday evening.

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12 hour forecast.

With a chance for light freezing rain and freezing drizzle continuing overnight, the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for much of the Susquehanna Valley through 8 a.m. but only through 4 a.m. for Adams, Lancaster and York counties.

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Weekend storm of a wintry mix, puts much of the Susquehanna Valley under a winter weather advisory issued by the National Weather Service.

The freezing temperatures and scattered wintry mix could lead to a glaze of ice on untreated roadways, bridges, and overpasses. Use caution if you’re traveling tonight. Temperatures hover in the mid 20s then rise to near 30 by dawn Sunday.

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Map showing amounts of freezing rain predicted across the Susquehanna Valley by 8 a.m. Sunday. 

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Precipitation chances in the valley. 

Sunday

Chances for scattered freezing rain, drizzle taper early Sunday morning. There could be some mist or fog lingering into the early afternoon as temperatures rise. Highs Sunday will be milder than Saturday, but still cool for the season, in the mid 30s. Skies are expected to stay cloudy all day.

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Rundown of winter weather heading our way.

Monday

A more substantial winter storm arrives Monday. There could be some light snow or freezing rain showers early Monday morning. Widespread precipitation is likely by midday Monday. Confidence is growing that a wintry mix with icing potential is possible Monday evening into Monday night, especially for areas northwest of I-81. The mix continues Monday night into Tuesday, before tapering midday. Highest impacts from this storm will be Monday evening commute through Tuesday midday.

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Lon-range predictor for Monday. 

Looking ahead

Wednesday looks dry, fairly cloudy with highs in the lower 30s.

Another storm approaches Thursday. The current track of this storm indicates snow as the most likely form of precipitation at the start, but then warmer air near the cloud level starts to move into the storm and a wintry mix, including freezing rain, is possible.

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Long-range predictor map. 

It’s possible this storm lingers into Friday with temperatures turning milder.

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Tracking an active week ahead. 

Next weekend looks dry with Saturday’s highs staying chilly in the mid 30s and Sunday warming to near average with highs in the lower 40s.

You can find more forecasts on the WGAL Weather page on our website, downloading our app and sign-up for our newsletter.

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PennDOT LIFTS VEHICLE restrictions for south, central Pa.; speed limit restrictions remain

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PennDOT lifts vehicle restrictions for south, central Pa., but speed limit restrictions still in place

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VEHICLES LIKE TRAILERS, RVS, AND MOTORCYCLES. JERE NOW TO OUR TEAM OF REPORTERS, LET US GO TO MATT BARCARO WHO IS CHECKING OUT FRIGID — CONDITIONS IN DAUPHIN COUNTY. MATT: GOOD MORNING. WE ARE ALIVE AND ANNE WAS MENTIONING CARS SLIDING, AND WE ARE SEEING THAT IN THE INTERSECTIONS. DOWN THERE ON UNI DEPOSIT ROAD, THEY WERE CLEARING OUT THE INTERSECTIONS ON — TO SOME OF THE SIDE STREET SO YOU CAN SEE THAT THERE IS A BUILDUP AND WE ARE SEEING CARS GO FROM THE PLOWED ROAD TO THE SIDE RAIL — TO THE SIDE ROADS AND SLIDING. MOST OF THE RAIN WROTE — MAIN ROADS DO NOT HAVE SLUSH ON THEM, THEY ARE PLOWED TO THE PAVEMENT AND ARE WET. THEY HAVE BEEN ABLE TO TREAT AND PLOW ALL OF THE SECONDARY ROADS ON THEIR MENU. THE ONE THING THAT THEY ARE STILL ADJUSTING TO AND FOCUSING ON ARE THE PARTS OF THE COUNTIES THAT YOU TYPICALLY SEE DRIFTING SNOW BECAUSE OF THE WIND, NORTHERN DAUPHIN COUNTY, 209, AND THE SOUTHEAST PART OF DAUPHIN COUNTY, KEEP THAT IN MIND. THAT IS THE SITUATION AS TRAFFIC STARTS TO BUILD. LET US GO TO LANCASTER COUNTY WHERE LORI BURKHOLDER STANDING BY. LORI: GOOD MORNING. THE SNOW HAS PICKED UP AND SO HAS THE TRAFFIC IN LANCASTER COUNTY. WE ARE IN MANHEIM. BUT, LOOK AT WHAT WE ARE SAYING ON THE ROADS. THIS IS ROUTE 72, A PRETTY HEAVILY TRAVELED ROAD AND TRAFFIC IS PICKING UP. THERE IS STILL SOME SNOW ON THAT, AND THAT IS WHAT YOU WILL ENCOUNTER ON SOME OF THE HEAVILY TRAVELED ROADS, THE PRIMARIES. THE SECONDARIES, THE SAME SITUATION. FURTHER UP AS THE LEBANON LINE AND I CHECKED IN WITH PENN-DOT, THEY SAY IT IS SLIPPERY. THEY HAVE 25 TRUCKS ON THE ROAD BUT CONDITIONS ARE IMPROVING. THEY WILL BE MANNING THE ROADS IN LEBANON AND MET — LANCASTER COUNTY AND KEEPING THINGS OPEN FOR YOU. YOU HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT ON SOME SIDE ROADS. WE WILL SEND IT OVER TO YORK COUNTY. MEREDITH: HELLO. IT IS GROUNDHOG DAY. I SWITCH MY HAT BECAUSE I DO HAVE TO DON MY GROUNDHOG HAT BUT I AM READY FOR THIS AS THE SNOW CONTINUES TO COME DOWN ON GROUNDHOG DAY IN YORK COUNTY FEELING LIKE YESTERDAY. WE ARE ALONG AT ROUTE 30 WHERE TRAFFIC IS MOVING WELL. WE CAN SEE THE PAVEMENT AND THE PENN-DOT CREWS HAVE DONE WELL OVERNIGHT. TRAFFIC IS MOVING ALONG THERE. THE CREWS WILL CONTINUE TO PUSH BACK THE SNOW AND KEEP THE ROADS CLEAR THROUGHOUT THE DURATION OF THE MORNING. LET US TAKE A LOOK AT A DIFFERENT SCENE ON SOME OF THE SECONDARY ROADS. THIS IS MY OWN PSION ROAD, STILL SNOW PACKED AROUND — THIS IS ON MOUNT ZION ROAD, STILL SNOW PACKED. IF YOU ARE GOING TO VENTURE OUT, IT CAN BE A TALE OF TWO COUNTIES DEPENDING ON WHICH ROAD YOU ARE ON. BUT, THE GOAL IS REALLY TO GET ALL OF THE SNOW PACKED ROADS CLEARED ENTIRELY, WHICH WOULD MAKE IT A HUGE DIFFERENCE FOR THE MORNING COMMUTE. RIGHT NOW THE FLURRIES ARE COMING DOWN, BUT I AM READY. I AM SAYING IT IS GOING TO BE

PennDOT lifts vehicle restrictions for south, central Pa., but speed limit restrictions still in place

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PennDOT has lifted vehicle restrictions on south central Pennsylvania interstates. However, speed limit restrictions are still in effect for major roads.PennDOT released the following statement Tuesday morning: PennDOT announced this morning that vehicle restrictions implemented on Interstate 83 in Cumberland, Dauphin and York counties, Interstate 81 in Franklin, Cumberland, Dauphin and Lebanon Counties, and Interstate 283 from PA 283 to I-83 have been lifted.A 45 mph speed restriction remains in place on the following highways: Interstate 81 in Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin and Lebanon counties; I-83 in Cumberland, Dauphin and York counties; I-283 in Dauphin County.US 15 from Maryland State Line to PA 581;US 22 from I-81 to PA 75;US 30 from US-15 to PA 23;I-78 from I-81 to Mile Marker 10;US 222 from US 30 to PA 568/ PA 272;PA 283, the entire length;US 322 from I-83 to Dauphin/Lebanon County Line, andPA 581, the entire length.Commercial vehicles must stay in the right lane while this restriction is in place.Although PennDOT crews have been treating roadways, motorists should be alert for areas of ice and snow. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways until all roads are clear.

HARRISBURG, Pa. —

PennDOT has lifted vehicle restrictions on south central Pennsylvania interstates. However, speed limit restrictions are still in effect for major roads.

PennDOT released the following statement Tuesday morning:

PennDOT announced this morning that vehicle restrictions implemented on Interstate 83 in Cumberland, Dauphin and York counties, Interstate 81 in Franklin, Cumberland, Dauphin and Lebanon Counties, and Interstate 283 from PA 283 to I-83 have been lifted.

A 45 mph speed restriction remains in place on the following highways:

  1. Interstate 81 in Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin and Lebanon counties;
  2. I-83 in Cumberland, Dauphin and York counties;
  3. I-283 in Dauphin County.
  • US 15 from Maryland State Line to PA 581;
  • US 22 from I-81 to PA 75;
  • US 30 from US-15 to PA 23;
  • I-78 from I-81 to Mile Marker 10;
  • US 222 from US 30 to PA 568/ PA 272;
  • PA 283, the entire length;
  • US 322 from I-83 to Dauphin/Lebanon County Line, and
  • PA 581, the entire length.

Commercial vehicles must stay in the right lane while this restriction is in place.

Although PennDOT crews have been treating roadways, motorists should be alert for areas of ice and snow. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways until all roads are clear.

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PENNDOT, PA. TURNPIKE: more vehicle restrictions added

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YOU CAN CHECK THE STATUS OF THESE TRAVEL RESTRICTIONS, AS WELL AS ACCESS ROAD CONDITIONS, TRAFFIC CAMERAS, AND THE SNOW PLOW TRACKER AT 511PA.COM. JERE: NOW TO OUR TEAM OF REPORTERS MONITORING CONDITIONS ON THE ROADS THIS MORNING. WE START THIS HALF HOUR WITH WGAL NEWS 8’S MEREDITH JORGENSEN, LIVE IN YORK COUNTY. MEREDITH: THE WEATHER HAS CHANGED SIGNIFICANTLY OVER THE LAST HOUR OR SO. THE SNOW IS COMING DOWN IN A SLEET MIX. THE PLOWS HAVE BEEN ABLE TO KEEP UP. THERE IS A LOT OF TRAFFIC ON THE ROAD, BUT IT IS MOVING AT A PRETTY STEADY PACE. IF YOU LOOK AT THE VIA WE SHOT SEVERAL HOURS AGO AROUND 2:00 IN THE MORNING, WE SAW A TEAM OF PLOW TRUCKS WORKING TOGETHER HEADING EASTBOUND AROUND TORNADO STREET. THIS IS WHAT PENNDOT WAS AIMING TO DO THE WHOLE TIME, KEEP THE ROADS PASSABLE. THEY ARE HOPING TO KEEP EVERYONE OFF THE ROADS AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE TO KEEP THE ROADS CLEAR THROUGHOUT THIS SNOW STORM. LET’S CHECK IN WITH MATT BARCARO. HE IS KEEPING AN EYE ON THINGS. MATT: WE HAVE HAD SOME INTERMITTENT BUT HEAVY BANDS OF SLEET INTO THAT IS ALL LYING ON THE GROUND. 83 AS ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE BREAK RERAN AND MANY PLOW TRUCKS HAVE BEEN GOING THROUGH SINCE WE HAVE BEEN HERE THIS MORNING, THAT THERE IS A LOT OF PRECIPITATION CONTINUING TO COME DOWN. PENNDOT HAS BEEN SALTING A LOT. THEY HAVE BEEN SALTING MORE THAN THEY TYPICALLY DO BECAUSE OF THIS SLEET THAT DOES NOT SEEM TO BE STOPPING ALONG THE CAPITAL BELTWAY. LET’S GO TO LORI BURKHOLDER. LORI: I THINK I AM THE LUCKY ONE BETWEEN YOU AND MEREDITH BECAUSE THE PRECIP H ALMOST STOPPED HERE. TAKE A LOOK AT THE FLAG — YOU CAN SEE IT FLAPPING AWAY. JUST TO GIVE YOU AN IDEA OF WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT — TAKE A LOOK AT THE ROAD. IT IS MOSTLY SNOW-COVERED AND DISLIKE. PENNDOT SAYS THERE ARE NO MAJOR ISSUES OTHER THAN TRYING TO GET THESE ROADS AS CLEAR AS POSSIBLE BEFORE THE NEXT SNOW, BUT THIS IS WHAT YOU WANT TO SEE AS YOU ARE OUT AND ABOUT. THIS IS A PLOW TRUCK WE CAUGHT HERE ON ROUTE 741 — ONLY THE SECOND 1 — ONLY THE SECOND GUY WE HAVE — ONLY THE SECOND TIME WE HAVE SEEN THAT GUY. THE ROADS ARE PASSABLE YOU H

PennDOT, Pennsylvania Turnpike add more vehicle restrictions due to winter storm

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The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Turnpike are implementing more vehicle restrictions as a winter storm moves through central Pennsylvania.PennDOT issued the following statement Monday morning:Effective at 9 a.m., vehicle restrictions are anticipated on the following roadways at Tier3 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan:Interstate 76/276/95 (PA Turnpike mainline) from Interstate 81 (Carlisle Interchange, Exit 226) to the New Jersey border;Interstate 80 from Interstate 99 to Interstate 81;The entire length of Interstate 81 in both directions;The entire length of Interstate 83 in both directions;Interstate 283 in both directions;Interstate 476 (PA Turnpike Northeast Extension) from Interstate 276 (PA Turnpike mainline) to Interstate 78 (Lehigh Valley Interchange,Exit 56); andInterstate 476 (PA Turnpike Northeast Extension) from Interstate 80 (Pocono Interchange, Exit 95) to Interstate 81 (Clarks Summit Interchange,Exit 131). On roadways with Tier 3 restrictions in place, no commercial vehicles are permitted EXCEPT loaded single trailers with chainsor approved Alternate Traction Devices. Additionally, all school buses, commercial buses, motor coaches, motorcycles, RVs/motorhomes and passenger vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers are not permitted on affected roadwayswhile restrictions are in place.Effective at 9:00 AM, vehicle restrictions are anticipated on the following roadways at Tier4 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan:Route 22 from Interstate 78 to the New Jersey border;The entire length of Route 33 in both directions;The entire length of Interstate 78 in both directions;Interstate 80 from Interstate 81 to the New Jersey border;The entire length of Interstate 84 in both directions;The entire length of Interstate 380 in both directions; andInterstate 476 (PA Turnpike Northeast Extension) from Interstate 78 (Lehigh Valley Interchange, Exit 56) to Interstate 80 (Pocono Interchange,Exit 95).On roadways with Tier 4 restrictions in place, no commercial vehicles are permitted. Additionally, all school buses, commercial buses,motor coaches, motorcycles, RVs/motorhomes and passenger vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers are not permitted on affected roadways while restrictions are in place.Tier 1 restrictions remain in effect on the following roadways:Interstate 70 in both directions from the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 76) to the Maryland state line; Interstate 76 (PA Turnpike mainline) from Breezewood Interchange, Exit 161, to Interstate 81 (Carlisle Interchange, Exit 226)Interstate 80 in both directions from Interstate 99 to Interstate 79; andThe entire length of Interstate 99 in both directions.Under Tier 1 restrictions, the following vehicles are not permitted on affected roadways:Tractors without trailers;Tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded enclosed trailers, open trailers or tank trailers;Tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded tandem trailers;Enclosed cargo delivery trucks that meet the definition of a CMV;Passenger vehicles (cars, SUV’s, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers;Recreational vehicles/motorhomes;School buses, commercial buses and motor coaches not carrying chains or Alternate Traction Devices (ATD’s); andMotorcycles.Additional speed and vehicle restrictions on these and other interstates could be added depending on changing conditions.Speed limits reducedPennDOT has temporarily reduced the speed limit on interstates and interstate look-alikes in the south central region of Pennsylvania. PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on the following highways:Interstate 81 in Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin and Lebanon counties;I-83 in Cumberland, Dauphin and York counties;I-283 in Dauphin County.US 15 from Maryland State Line to PA 581.US 22 from I-81 to PA 75.US 30 from US-15 to PA 22.I-78 from I-81 to Mile Marker 10.US 222 from US 30 to PA 568/ PA 272.PA 283, the entire length.US 322 from I-83 to Dauphin/Lebanon County Line.PA 581, the entire length.Snowplow safety PennDOT reminds drivers of some snowplow safety tips:Stay at least six car lengths behind plow trucks.Do not try to pass plow trucks; they are wider than standard trucks.Move away from the center lane, where plows tend to drive.Do not drive next to plow trucks, these vehicles have large blind spots.While PennDOT recommends not traveling during winter storms, motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles on 511pa.com. You can even view real-time plow tracking by checking the plow truck option at the top of the map.Event though PennDOT urges you not to go out unless you absolutely have to, it has some advice on emergency items to keep in your vehicle:Full water bottleNon-perishable foodFlashlight and batteriesJumper cablesCellphone and chargerSnow shovelSand and/or saltFirst-aid suppliesWarm clothingBlanketWGAL News 8 will continue to follow this winter weather. Stay with us on air and online for updates.

HARRISBURG, Pa. —

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Turnpike are implementing more vehicle restrictions as a winter storm moves through central Pennsylvania.

PennDOT issued the following statement Monday morning:

Effective at 9 a.m., vehicle restrictions are anticipated on the following roadways at Tier3 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan:

  • Interstate 76/276/95 (PA Turnpike mainline) from Interstate 81 (Carlisle Interchange, Exit 226) to the New Jersey border;
  • Interstate 80 from Interstate 99 to Interstate 81;
  • The entire length of Interstate 81 in both directions;
  • The entire length of Interstate 83 in both directions;
  • Interstate 283 in both directions;
  • Interstate 476 (PA Turnpike Northeast Extension) from Interstate 276 (PA Turnpike mainline) to Interstate 78 (Lehigh Valley Interchange,Exit 56); and
  • Interstate 476 (PA Turnpike Northeast Extension) from Interstate 80 (Pocono Interchange, Exit 95) to Interstate 81 (Clarks Summit Interchange,Exit 131).

On roadways with Tier 3 restrictions in place, no commercial vehicles are permitted EXCEPT loaded single trailers with chainsor approved Alternate Traction Devices. Additionally, all school buses, commercial buses, motor coaches, motorcycles, RVs/motorhomes and passenger vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers are not permitted on affected roadwayswhile restrictions are in place.

Effective at 9:00 AM, vehicle restrictions are anticipated on the following roadways at Tier4 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan:

  • Route 22 from Interstate 78 to the New Jersey border;
  • The entire length of Route 33 in both directions;
  • The entire length of Interstate 78 in both directions;
  • Interstate 80 from Interstate 81 to the New Jersey border;
  • The entire length of Interstate 84 in both directions;
  • The entire length of Interstate 380 in both directions; and
  • Interstate 476 (PA Turnpike Northeast Extension) from Interstate 78 (Lehigh Valley Interchange, Exit 56) to Interstate 80 (Pocono Interchange,Exit 95).

On roadways with Tier 4 restrictions in place, no commercial vehicles are permitted. Additionally, all school buses, commercial buses,motor coaches, motorcycles, RVs/motorhomes and passenger vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers are not permitted on affected roadways while restrictions are in place.

Tier 1 restrictions remain in effect on the following roadways:

  • Interstate 70 in both directions from the Pennsylvania Turnpike (Interstate 76) to the Maryland state line;
  • Interstate 76 (PA Turnpike mainline) from Breezewood Interchange, Exit 161, to Interstate 81 (Carlisle Interchange, Exit 226)
  • Interstate 80 in both directions from Interstate 99 to Interstate 79; and
  • The entire length of Interstate 99 in both directions.

Under Tier 1 restrictions, the following vehicles are not permitted on affected roadways:

  • Tractors without trailers;
  • Tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded enclosed trailers, open trailers or tank trailers;
  • Tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded tandem trailers;
  • Enclosed cargo delivery trucks that meet the definition of a CMV;
  • Passenger vehicles (cars, SUV’s, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers;
  • Recreational vehicles/motorhomes;
  • School buses, commercial buses and motor coaches not carrying chains or Alternate Traction Devices (ATD’s); and
  • Motorcycles.

Additional speed and vehicle restrictions on these and other interstates could be added depending on changing conditions.

Speed limits reduced

PennDOT has temporarily reduced the speed limit on interstates and interstate look-alikes in the south central region of Pennsylvania. PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on the following highways:

  1. Interstate 81 in Cumberland, Dauphin, Franklin and Lebanon counties;
  2. I-83 in Cumberland, Dauphin and York counties;
  3. I-283 in Dauphin County.
  • US 15 from Maryland State Line to PA 581.
  • US 22 from I-81 to PA 75.
  • US 30 from US-15 to PA 22.
  • I-78 from I-81 to Mile Marker 10.
  • US 222 from US 30 to PA 568/ PA 272.
  • PA 283, the entire length.
  • US 322 from I-83 to Dauphin/Lebanon County Line.
  • PA 581, the entire length.

Snowplow safety

PennDOT reminds drivers of some snowplow safety tips:

  • Stay at least six car lengths behind plow trucks.
  • Do not try to pass plow trucks; they are wider than standard trucks.
  • Move away from the center lane, where plows tend to drive.
  • Do not drive next to plow trucks, these vehicles have large blind spots.

While PennDOT recommends not traveling during winter storms, motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles on 511pa.com. You can even view real-time plow tracking by checking the plow truck option at the top of the map.

Event though PennDOT urges you not to go out unless you absolutely have to, it has some advice on emergency items to keep in your vehicle:

  • Full water bottle
  • Non-perishable food
  • Flashlight and batteries
  • Jumper cables
  • Cellphone and charger
  • Snow shovel
  • Sand and/or salt
  • First-aid supplies
  • Warm clothing
  • Blanket

WGAL News 8 will continue to follow this winter weather. Stay with us on air and online for updates.

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Winter Storm For Susquehanna Valley Sunday & Monday

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WINTER STORM WARNING FOR THE SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY 3 AM SUNDAY TO 5 AM TUESDAYThe Susquehanna Valley should prepare for an impactful winter storm starting late Sunday morning, continue through Monday, then end early Tuesday morning. The Susquehanna Valley could see moderate to heavy snow at times, especially late Monday morning through Monday evening if conditions are favorable and a developing coastal low sets up in the right spot. High pressure centered over the region will keep weather cold and quiet for Saturday night. Temperatures fall to the lower 20s to upper teens for our overnight lows. Cloud cover from the approaching storm moves in from the southwest by dawn Sunday morning. The snow is expected to fall in two waves. The first wave of snow for us will start to fall late Sunday morning to early Sunday afternoon while the storm is moving across the Ohio River Valley. Temperatures will be in the mid 20s in the morning and then only rise to around 30 degrees by the mid afternoon. Steady light snow is expected through much of Sunday afternoon and early evening. By dusk, snowfall totals could be between 2 to 4 inches across the Valley. Be prepared for minor travel disruptions starting early Sunday afternoon and intensify through the early evening. The Ohio Valley storm will then begin to transfer its storm energy to a developing coastal storm Sunday night. As it does so, there may be a lull in the snowfall. Also, because of a more northerly track of the Ohio Valley storm, some warmer air may mix into the storm at cloud level. This could allow for a changeover from all snow to a wintry mix of snow/sleet/and rain for areas along and south of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76). This switch over may glaze over some roads Sunday night into early Monday morning, making travel more difficult. It may also greatly impact our snowfall forecast totals. If we see more of a mix, or less intense precipitation, our overall snowfall totals may be lower. Our second wave of snow arrives Monday. By dawn Monday, the coastal storm will have fully developed and begin to head northward or northeastward. The bulk of our snow is expected to fall from late Monday morning, through the afternoon and early evening hours. Where this storm is located off the East Coast will have a huge role on just how much snow we could see through the day Monday. A 50 mile shift in track could mean the difference between seeing just a few inches of snow or possibly upwards of a foot of snow. Right now the current WGAL News 8 Storm Team believes much of the Susquehanna Valley should prepare for at least a plowable snow and possibly upwards of a foot of snow by Monday night. There is also some indication that there could be prolonged heavy snowfall in a few narrow bands due to the way the storm is forecast to be positioned off the East Coast. Where these heavy bands set up is yet to be determined. There is still a chance the storm could stay far enough out to sea drier air gets pulled into the storm and the storm shuts down completely earlier in the day Monday. There are a lot of moving parts and with this forecast, so please check back frequently for more updates through the weekend. The snow tapers and ends Monday night into Tuesday, but some light additional snowfall is possible. This snow is expected to be lighter, fluffier than the snow that falls for most of Monday, so some minor drifting is possible for travel late Monday night into Tuesday. Highs Tuesday will be in the lower 30s.Extended forecast:Wednesday: Partly sunny. High: 38. Thursday: Partly sunny. Chance of few snow showers late. High: 40. Friday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain/snow. High: 44. Saturday: Partly sunny. High: 40.

WINTER STORM WARNING FOR THE SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY 3 AM SUNDAY TO 5 AM TUESDAY

The Susquehanna Valley should prepare for an impactful winter storm starting late Sunday morning, continue through Monday, then end early Tuesday morning. The Susquehanna Valley could see moderate to heavy snow at times, especially late Monday morning through Monday evening if conditions are favorable and a developing coastal low sets up in the right spot.

High pressure centered over the region will keep weather cold and quiet for Saturday night. Temperatures fall to the lower 20s to upper teens for our overnight lows. Cloud cover from the approaching storm moves in from the southwest by dawn Sunday morning.

The snow is expected to fall in two waves. The first wave of snow for us will start to fall late Sunday morning to early Sunday afternoon while the storm is moving across the Ohio River Valley. Temperatures will be in the mid 20s in the morning and then only rise to around 30 degrees by the mid afternoon. Steady light snow is expected through much of Sunday afternoon and early evening. By dusk, snowfall totals could be between 2 to 4 inches across the Valley. Be prepared for minor travel disruptions starting early Sunday afternoon and intensify through the early evening.

The Ohio Valley storm will then begin to transfer its storm energy to a developing coastal storm Sunday night. As it does so, there may be a lull in the snowfall. Also, because of a more northerly track of the Ohio Valley storm, some warmer air may mix into the storm at cloud level. This could allow for a changeover from all snow to a wintry mix of snow/sleet/and rain for areas along and south of the Pennsylvania Turnpike (I-76). This switch over may glaze over some roads Sunday night into early Monday morning, making travel more difficult. It may also greatly impact our snowfall forecast totals. If we see more of a mix, or less intense precipitation, our overall snowfall totals may be lower.

Our second wave of snow arrives Monday. By dawn Monday, the coastal storm will have fully developed and begin to head northward or northeastward. The bulk of our snow is expected to fall from late Monday morning, through the afternoon and early evening hours.

Where this storm is located off the East Coast will have a huge role on just how much snow we could see through the day Monday. A 50 mile shift in track could mean the difference between seeing just a few inches of snow or possibly upwards of a foot of snow. Right now the current WGAL News 8 Storm Team believes much of the Susquehanna Valley should prepare for at least a plowable snow and possibly upwards of a foot of snow by Monday night. There is also some indication that there could be prolonged heavy snowfall in a few narrow bands due to the way the storm is forecast to be positioned off the East Coast. Where these heavy bands set up is yet to be determined. There is still a chance the storm could stay far enough out to sea drier air gets pulled into the storm and the storm shuts down completely earlier in the day Monday.

There are a lot of moving parts and with this forecast, so please check back frequently for more updates through the weekend.

The snow tapers and ends Monday night into Tuesday, but some light additional snowfall is possible. This snow is expected to be lighter, fluffier than the snow that falls for most of Monday, so some minor drifting is possible for travel late Monday night into Tuesday. Highs Tuesday will be in the lower 30s.

Extended forecast:

Wednesday: Partly sunny. High: 38.

Thursday: Partly sunny. Chance of few snow showers late. High: 40.

Friday: Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain/snow. High: 44.

Saturday: Partly sunny. High: 40.

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