Pennsylvania’s first accumulating snow of the season continues to fall in parts of the state as colder air is forecast to move in on the back side of the storm tonight.
The National Weather Service in State College says a wintry mix of wet snow continues this morning across the northern mountains and northeastern Pennsylvania. Some advisory areas, including Sullivan, Potter, northern Lycoming and Tioga counties, could receive an additional 1 to 2 inches before the snow tapers off early Friday afternoon.
Road temperatures should largely remain above freezing, so accumulation will favor grass, elevated and other unpaved surfaces.
The Weather Prediction Center says stronger bands may produce snow rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour at times, with the greatest chance for significant accumulation above 1,000 feet and a 20% to 30% probability of more than 4 inches in the Poconos.
And the snow doesn’t completely end today.
What is the PA weather forecast this weekend?
Lake-effect and upslope rain and snow showers are expected across northern and western Pennsylvania into the weekend. Most additional accumulation should remain below an inch, although isolated areas and higher terrain could approach 2 inches by Sunday morning. Winds may gust 20 to 30 mph, and with highs only in the 30s and 40s, wind chills could occasionally fall into the 15- to 30-degree range.
Western Pennsylvania also stays active through the weekend. The National Weather Service in Pittsburgh says the probability of more than a half-inch of snow reaches about 50% to 60% along I-80. Some snowflakes could even reach the Pittsburgh metro early Saturday, although no accumulation is expected.
Southern Pennsylvania has seen mostly rain from this system, including the Philadelphia area, where the wet weather is expected to wind down heading into the weekend. Accuweather warns periods of rain, low clouds and even thunderstorm activity could cause flight delays into Saturday morning for some areas.
