The Calm Before the Wintry Mess

 

Starting off the new work week, conditions across the state were well above average for this time of year. Most areas saw little to no cloud cover and temperatures about 10 to 15 degrees above average. This came after our wintry events on Sunday producing snow and freezing rain across portions of the Commonwealth. It’ll be a somewhat “Groundhog Day” repetition of events over the coming days.

Temperatures return to near average ranging from the low 30’s to mid 40’s across the state. It’ll be dry and calm before we likely repeat what occurred on Sunday again on Thursday. Some areas in portions of western Pennsylvania may see some wintry mix late overnight as our next system moves in Thursday morning.

Thursday morning will be quite messy, with snowy and wintry conditions spread across the state. Likely seeing it start as freezing rain, this system will quickly transition into rain during the afternoon. Be cautious throughout the day as ice accumulation could reach a quarter of an inch in a few areas. Just as quickly as it moves in, it moves out, leaving us with cooler and drier conditions heading into the weekend.