A formidable winter storm is poised to impact Pennsylvania this weekend, with weather models suggesting a significant snowfall on Sunday. As temperatures drop heading into the weekend, the region is expected to experience frigid weather, with wind chills potentially plummeting to between 10 to 20 degrees below zero Friday night and throughout Saturday.
Currently, the temperature forecast indicates a low of 18 degrees and a high of 24 degrees on Friday, shifting to a more severe winter chill on Saturday with lows expected around 1 degree and highs reaching only 14. Sunday will remain cold, starting with a low of 8 degrees and a high of 22, but it may bring substantial snowfall depending on the path of the storm system forming to the south.
Weather experts are particularly focused on the storm’s trajectory. If it veers further to the north, it could result in significant snow accumulation across the area. Otherwise, if it stays south, Pennsylvania may dodge the brunt of it. Light snow is set to arrive later tonight, followed by flurries early Thursday; however, skies are expected to clear by Friday with intermittent sunshine.
As we move into next week, the cold persists with low temperatures in the single digits and daytime highs struggling to exceed 24 degrees. The potential for harsh wind chills over the weekend raises concerns for residents and emphasizes the need for caution amid the biting cold.
With these weather conditions looming, residents are urged to prepare for potentially hazardous travel and stay informed on updates regarding the storm’s development. As we await clearer forecasts in the next 24 hours, it is hoped that the storm could also bring a beautiful winter landscape to the region, regardless of the challenges posed by the extreme cold.