Squally Conditions Before Late Week Warm Up

Warmer conditions overspread the Commonwealth on Tuesday, with temperatures ranging from the high 30s to the mid 40s. This warmup comes just one week after the state experienced high temperatures in the mid teens, and provided much needed relief to the relentless cold so far throughout the month of January. As we head throughout the last week of January and into early February, this pattern change and warm stretch will continue.

Wednesday will feature blustery conditions and snow squalls after a cold front swept across the Commonwealth during the evening hours of Tuesday. These squalls will be quick hitting, and will drop visibilities below a quarter of a mile. If you happen to be traveling on the highway and encounter a snow squall, make sure to get off at the closest exit, and wait out the duration of the squall before getting back on the road. These squalls will end during the evening to overnight hours tonight, leading to clearing for Thursday.

Our next weather maker is expected to spread primarily rain across the region on Friday, with some snow mixing into northwest Pennsylvania as the storm moves out. The rest of the weekend is looking to remain dry, with clear skies expected for Saturday, and cloud cover increasing on Sunday. It is unlikely that Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow Sunday morning, as these clouds overspread the region. After another brief cool down for Saturday, temperatures will go back on the rise for the beginning of the next work week.