A wintry mess moved through the Commonwealth Tuesday, spreading snow, sleet, and freezing rain throughout the day. Areas of the central mountains picked up as much as 0.2″ of ice accretion. As the day went on, most areas outside of the higher elevations switched over to plain rain as temperatures increased.

Wednesday will feature cloudy skies and light mist and drizzle. Temperatures will rise above average again with most of the Commonwealth reaching the 50s for highs.

Another round of steady rainfall moves in on Thursday, with most regions of the Commonwealth picking up over a half inch of precipitation. This is much needed rainfall as the majority of Pennsylvania is currently under drought conditions. Rain will continue through much of the day, and could feature some isolated downpours. Keep the umbrella handy!

A potent winter storm brought double-digit snowfall totals across much of eastern Pennsylvania. Western regions, including Pittsburgh and Erie, only received totals up to an inch, while totals gradually increased eastward with a couple inches in State College and 4-5″ in the Harrisburg area.

These high precipitation amounts were a result of a coastal low that traveled northward up the East Coast throughout the weekend, bringing in plenty of moisture off of the Atlantic Ocean. Although the heaviest snowfall has passed, a few regions in the Poconos and Philadelphia metro area are still under winter weather advisories and winter storm warnings, respectively.

Turning to the rest of the week, the sun will briefly return tomorrow before another low pressure system moves through on Wednesday. This mixed precipitation event will bring a few inches of snowfall to western PA, although areas impacted by this weekend’s storm should not expect to add much to their snowpack, as precipitation will likely change over to rain as it heads eastward. Temperatures will slowly begin to climb after Wednesday, with the 50 degree mark in sight for many over the weekend.

This past weekend saw some misty conditions mixed with early morning fog, headlined by a warming trend on Sunday. A few passing showers made their way through State College, tapering off in the evening to some mostly cloudy conditions.

Temperatures finally start to break into the 50s, with a light wind keeping conditions mild. Rain showers cannot be ruled out heading into the evening, with areas of fog lingering over the area.

The remainder of the week brings similar temperatures, with rain being the name of the game all the way into Friday night. By the end of the weekend, snow chances are possible following dropping temperatures.

We had a significant warmup on Tuesday, with temperatures reaching the mid 40s, and we finally got some sunshine. A cold front came through on Wednesday, bringing cloud cover and chilly conditions for Thursday.

A few snow showers are possible this afternoon under mostly cloudy skies. Feels like temperatures are in the teens, as gusty winds whip through the state.

For Friday, sunny skies return, with below average temperatures. We warm up again on Saturday, with temperatures pushing 40.

After a frigid weekend with an arctic front settling in over the Commonwealth, temperatures dropped to dangerous levels, with mornings and late evenings featuring drops into the negatives. Wind gusts combined with dry conditions made for uncomfortable feels-like temperatures.

Currently, we are experiencing more seasonal temperatures, with highs nearing the 40s statewide. Expect overcast skies with a slight chance of mixed precipitation, including light rain and snow showers.

More comfortable conditions can be seen heading into Wednesday. As we approach the weekend, temperatures will drop slightly below average, with Valentine’s Day bringing lovely conditions!