Wintry Mix on the Way

The past 24 hours of weather in Central Pennsylvania has been wintry to say the least. With snow on the ground and cold temperatures, there was no respite to be found from the typical February conditions. Snow flurries have been in and out of the area, adding the already existing layer of snow accumulation. The threat of ice is ever present, causing outside surfaces to turn into icy hazards as moisture on the ground turns into ice.

 

For the immediate future, a wintry mess of a system is on the way, with the power to bring snow and sleet to the Commonwealth. Expect as the night comes and goes for there to be impactful snow that will turn into sleet as temperatures slightly rise. The bulk of this upcoming midweek storm will be a mix between sleet and snow, favoring sleet by just a touch. It’s important that you remain weather aware about how this storm will impact you and any travel plans you may have.

 

A look at the less immediate future shows even more precipitation on tap. Another system arriving this weekend will feature a wintry mix, this time favoring rain more than anything else. Along with rain comes the threat of major ice accretion with huge impacts to commutes as temperatures drop in the coming week. A beacon of hope is found this coming Friday where we can see a break in the action after the midweek storm moves on. Keep an eye out for any flash freezing events that may accompany this weeks storms.