A winter mix is expected to sweep through Pennsylvania this weekend, bringing moderate snow, freezing rain, and rain to various parts of the state. The heaviest snowfall is predicted for Southern Ontario to the Adirondacks and Northern New England.
Here’s a breakdown of when and where you can expect the wintry mix:
– Saturday morning: Snow will move into Northwest PA, mainly along and north of I-80.
– 1 PM Saturday: Areas near and north of I-80 in Central PA are expected to see snow.
– Late afternoon: Snow will continue from North Central PA into much of Eastern PA, with areas south of State College changing to sleet and freezing rain.
– Evening: A short lull in precipitation is predicted before more moves in.
– Early Sunday morning: Freezing rain is expected above 1100′ elevation.
For the weekend’s winter weather conditions:
– Ice accumulation: 1/10 inch – 1/20 inch (unsafe travel), 1/20 inch – 1/10 inch (mountain roads may be icy), less than 1/100 inch (roads should be unaffected).
– Snowfall accumulation: 2-4 inches (expected in some areas), 1-2 inches (in other areas), less than 1 inch (affected roads).
Note that this is the first call forecast, and a final update will be provided on Friday evening.
Source: https://paweatheraction.com/first-call-snow-ice-forecast-for-front-end-snow-ice-this-weekend-in-pennsylvania