This evening's commute will be a messy one, so be aware when traveling.
Total liquid amounts will be in the .75" to one inch range, Impacts on streams and creeks appear to be minimal at this time, but will be monitored.
The NWS has trimmed the snowfall amounts slightly for the Easton area, but we can still expect about an inch or perhaps two inches of snow and sleet before a changeover to all rain this evening. It appears the precipitation won't begin until the afternoon hours around the Easton area, thus allowing temperatures to warm a bit before any precipitation falls. There is still a chance for pockets of freezing rain around Northampton and Warren counties (see ice map in previous post). Accumulations should be be mainly on non-treated surfaces, but still be aware if driving. Also, any sleet or ice can change travel conditions quickly. The biggest impact from this system appears to be from the Slate Belt north, where frozen precipitation could linger into Tuesday AM. This evening's commute will be a messy one, so be aware when traveling. Total liquid amounts will be in the .75" to one inch range, Impacts on streams and creeks appear to be minimal at this time, but will be monitored.
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Monday's Snowfall Forecast from NWS A late winter storm is set to impact the Easton area Monday into early Tuesday bringing a mix of snow and rain and possibly even a bit of sleet or ice. The precipitation will begin as snow, and then transition over to all rain by Monday night. Start time of the precipitation will be critical as to how much snow we'll receive. As of now, 3PM Monday looks to be a general start time for the Easton area. If it starts earlier, expect more in the way of snow. A later start would mean less snow, and a quicker transition to rain. Snow accumulations should be an inch or two, mainly on non-treated surfaces, but an earlier start time may be mean more snow. If the snow intensity increases, accumulations could impact travel on all roads, and any changeover to sleet or freezing rain could make travel difficult, especially from Interstate 78 northwards to the Poconos. Liquid totals from this storm could be in the one inch range, so expect ponding on roads, and possible impacts to creeks and streams. As of now, flooding of the area rivers is not expected. Here is the Hazardous Weather Outlook for Northampton and Warren counties from the NWS: SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP BETWEEN 11 AM AND 4 PM MONDAY AND ACCUMULATE AN INCH OR TWO BEFORE CHANGING TO SLEET AND FREEZING RAIN EARLY MONDAY EVENING AND THEN TO NON FREEZING RAIN SOMETIME DURING MONDAY NIGHT. TIMING OF THE TEMPERATURE WARMING ABOVE 32 DEGREES MONDAY NIGHT IS UNCERTAIN. THERE IS A SMALL CHANCE THAT ELEVATIONS SEE FREEZING RAIN LINGER TIL 6AM TUESDAY. A GLAZE OF UP TO A TENTH OR TWO TENTHS OF AN INCH IS POSSIBLE MONDAY NIGHT. Even though the calendar says March, we here in the Easton area will still have a bit more of winter to deal with. A clipper system will through today giving us a chance for a mix of a bit of snow and rain. The precipitation should be light, but with cold air in place, snow is certainly possible, and some areas may see a bit of accumulation. It should only stick mainly on grassy areas, but some untreated areas could become coated so be aware if traveling today. This system should move out of the area by evening. Here is the NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook (HWO) for today: LIGHT SNOW OCCURRING LATER THIS MORNING AND ESPECIALLY THIS AFTERNOON MAY CAUSE A FEW SLIPPERY STRETCHES OF UNTREATED PAVEMENTS ACROSS THE HIGHER TERRAIN OF EAST CENTRAL AND NORTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA AS WELL AS ELEVATED TERRAIN OF NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY. On Monday, a larger system is expected to affect the Easton area with mainly rain, but some accumulating snow and even a mix of wintry precipitation is possible, mainly in the Poconos and the higher terrains of the Lehigh Valley and western New Jersey. Up to an inch of liquid could be possible, so any effects on the local streams and rivers will be monitored later. Expect this system to last into Tuesday morning, followed by windy conditions. Here is the HWO for Monday: SNOW IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP MONDAY...CHANGING TO RAIN FROM SOUTH TO NORTH LATE IN THE DAY OR AT NIGHT. THERE MAY BE A PERIOD OF FREEZING RAIN....ESPECIALLY THE POCONOS AND FAR NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY MONDAY NIGHT. PLOWABLE AMOUNTS OF SNOW ARE POSSIBLE IN THE POCONOS WITH SLIPPERY PAVEMENTS POSSIBLE IN OTHER HILLY AREAS OF EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA AND NORTHWEST NEW JERSEY. Well, here we go again. A disturbance moving through from the Great Lakes will interact with the departing coastal storm from yesterday, giving us a chance of snow in Northampton and Warren counties later tonight into Friday morning. Temperatures should be cold enough to support some snow, although precipitation could start as some rain or a mix of rain and snow. Snow amounts should be around an inch in the areas of Bethlehem, Easton and Phillipsburg, and perhaps up to a couple inches the further north and east you go up into the Slate Belt and Warren county NJ. From the NWS: SOME SNOW TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING SHOULD ACCUMULATE 1 TO AS MUCH AS 3 INCHES WITH THE HIGHEST AMOUNTS THE FARTHER NORTH ONE GOES. THE SNOW COULD RESULT IN SLIPPERY CONDITIONS ON UNTREATED SURFACES. (map courtesy of National Weather Service) The disturbance will move away and conditions begin to improve during the day Friday, setting the stage for a pretty good weekend, with sun and temperatures near 50 degrees! NWS Storm Total by Thursday 7AM Wednesday's storm has been another letdown if you are a snow lover here in the Easton area. Not much snow was expected during the day today, but other than a few rain showers and some strong gusts of wind, today was rather uneventful. Watching the radar today, it was evident that the precipitation to our south was having difficulty moving north of Interstate 78. As for this evening, don't expect much in the way of precipitation for our area. Although the NWS map to the left shows the possibility of 1-2" tonight, it may be optimistic. At 6PM, temperatures around Northampton and Warren counties were near 40 degrees. The precipitation shield appears to moving southeast, away from the Easton area. Winds will continue to be an issue through the evening. Check in later for updates or follow @eastonwx on twitter. Today's wind gusts: Easton 31 mph Nazareth 26 mph Remember the earlier mentions of this storm having a good amount of uncertainty associated with it? Not much to change from the post last night. Precipitation in the form of a rain/snow mix, or all snow should move into the Easton area this morning. Temperatures are in the mid to upper 30's this morning, but as precipitation falls, the temperatures will also fall a bit. Snow should accumulate on grassy areas but not on roads today. By later this afternoon into this evening (4-6PM), temperatures will drop to near freezing, which will allow snow to accumulate on roadways, especially untreated ones. A general two inches of snow is still expected for the Easton area. How much precipitation remains and how hard it falls will be a big question this evening, and as stated earlier, there is still uncertainty about this storm. Wednesday's storm impacts for the Easton area:
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Lehigh County, but not for Northampton County or western New Jersey. From the NWS for Easton area: AN ACCUMULATING SNOWFALL EVENT IS POSSIBLE WEDNESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY NIGHT WITH AS MUCH AS 2 TO 4 INCHES POSSIBLE. WIND MAY ALSO GUST AS WELL WEDNESDAY INTO WEDNESDAY NIGHT AROUND 30-35 MPH. Here is a quick update on the Wednesday-Thursday storm potential for the Easton area: Hazardous Weather Outlook from the NWS remains the same as late Monday (see previous post). A good amount of uncertainty remains with this forecast. We could see more or less than the amounts shown on the adjacent map (courtesy of NWS). Any accumulating snow probably won't occur until after sunset Wednesday. Expect mainly rain throughout the day on Wednesday. This will be a wet snow. Precipitation intensity rates will determine how much snow accumulates. Light rates will mean more rain, heavier rates will mean more snow falls. Elevation will play a role in snow amounts. Valley areas could see lesser amounts of snow than in hillier areas. Winds will increase during the storm, causing any tree branches covered with wet snow to possibly come down, so be aware if walking or driving. Another update by midday. |
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