01/19/2025
Weather Update from Meterology Student Drew Wolf of Millersville University
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SUNDAYโS (TOMORROW 1/19/25) WINTER STORM
Hi everyone! We are expecting a significant snowstorm that will bring all snow to Central Pennsylvania. This storm, just like the last one, is very oriented based on strength and track, making it a bit tricky to narrow things down. However, I do think the strength and track will play a huge role in how much snow we are going to see. Here are my thoughts!
Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for the majority of our area while Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for Mifflin and Juniata Counties as well as up towards State College and down towards Philadelphia (and yes, this will affect the Divisional Round game against the Rams). I think this aligns pretty well in terms of where the heaviest of the snow is going to set up.
I do think the areas that are in the Winter Storm Warning (again, this is the majority of our area: Lancaster, York, Harrisburg, Chambersburg, Reading, Pottsville, Allentown, and all the cities in between) a widespread 5-8 inches of snow is expected. It would not surprise me if our area over-performs as this is where the heaviest of the snow is expected to fall. So, I think itโs certainly possible that some spots in our area could get as much as 9 even 10 inches. Certainly not out of the question. And the areas that are in the Winter Weather Advisories (again, this is all of Mifflin and Juniata Counties and up towards State College and down towards Philadelphia) a good 3-5 inches with an isolated six inches is possible.
The snow (moderate to heavy at times) is expected to come in during the mid morning hours (around 10 am, so if you need to head out to the store or heading to church services before that time, that should not have any issues), and be at its worst during lunchtime and during the beginning stages of the evening commute (about noon-5pm). It then tapers off during the evening to just snow showers and any lingering snow will be falling during the late evening up til about midnight.
Behind this storm, it does turn windy as the storm pulls away, so there is a threat for blowing and drifting snow on Monday (MLK Day) as the snow will be the light and fluffy kind and not the heavy and wet kind. Also behind this storm is some of the coldest air we havenโt seen in a very long time. Temperatures behind the storm fall to the teens as highs and near zero or below zero for lows for the first part of this upcoming week.
Be safe tomorrow, and enjoy the snow! Stay warm!