This weekend will be dominated by cold, wintry temperatures and strong winds, making it the main weather focus. However, come Monday, the main topic of discussion will be the wintry precipitation in the form of snow.
On Monday, our attention will be focused on a storm that will pass by to the south before heading offshore in the evening. Fortunately, the heaviest snowfall will be confined to areas south of us, including Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, and possibly far South Jersey and southern Pennsylvania. As you head north, the snow amounts are expected to decrease, with the Poconos and far North Jersey receiving the least snowfall.
Snow is forecasted to start falling on Monday morning, shortly after sunrise. The snowfall is expected to continue throughout the day, although the intensity may vary. By Monday evening, the snowfall is predicted to gradually subside.
Snowfall amounts are expected to range from a coating to an inch or two for most areas, with the highest accumulations likely north of I-80. Along the I-78 corridor, there is a greater chance of seeing around 2 inches of snow. Moving further south, areas such as Berks, Bucks, and Montgomery Counties in Pennsylvania, as well as central New Jersey, may see 2-4 inches of snow. Even higher amounts of over 4 inches are possible in southern Pennsylvania and South Jersey, particularly south of the PA Turnpike (I-76/276).
The models are starting to agree more, but what stands out is that the areas to the south of the Lehigh Valley are expected to receive more snow compared to the areas to the north. It’s important to note that travel conditions will likely be slippery and snowy throughout our region from Monday to Monday evening.
The weather forecast for the next week predicts cold temperatures, occasional strong winds, and a lack of precipitation, except for the possibility of snow on Monday.
Monday is likely to bring the only opportunity for widespread accumulating snow in the next 7-10 days. However, brace yourself for a prolonged period of below-average temperatures as the cold will persist consistently in the foreseeable future.