A major snowstorm is expected to hit south-central Pennsylvania Sunday into Monday. The heaviest snowstorm is expected after sunset Sunday, with precipitation expected to end by Monday (noon in eastern counties and earlier in western counties). TIMING — KEY WORDS TODAY MORNING TO LATE AFTERNOON: A mix of rain and snow across much of the region. The mix will decrease into the late afternoon and evening (mainly snow expected around 6pm). Tonight (after sunset): Moderate to heavy snow will fall, with the largest overnight period of snow falling into early Monday morning. Early Monday morning: Snow ends first in western counties (8-9 a.m.), tapering off in eastern counties by around noon. Monday night: Partly snow. Snow totals and locations in most of south central PA: 4 to 8 inches. Some may have more than total (8-12 inches). From Lancaster, Lebanon to Philadelphia. Many spots will be closer to the 4-5 inch range. IMPACT Roads will be muddy to slushy today and will be covered in snow tonight and into the evening. It will be windy tonight and especially tomorrow. Expect snowstorms, reduced visibility and travel difficulties. High-impact storm: Significant travel impacts expected through Monday. What to do now If possible, delay non-essential travel tonight until Monday morning. Take the time to charge your devices and keep your outdoor items safe.
A major snowstorm is expected to hit south-central Pennsylvania from Sunday into Monday.
The heaviest rain is expected after sunset Sunday, with precipitation expected to end by Monday (noon in eastern counties and earlier in western counties).
Timing — critical times
- From mid-morning to late afternoon today: A mix of rain and snow for most of the region. Mixing will decrease in the late afternoon and evening (mainly snow expected around 6pm).
- Tonight (after sunset): Moderate to heavy snow will begin to fall, with the heaviest period of snow falling into early Monday morning.
- Early Monday morning: Snow will end first in western counties (around 8-9 a.m.) and taper off in eastern counties around noon.
- Monday night: Partly sunny.
Snowfall amount and location
- Most of south-central Pennsylvania: 4 to 8 inches.
- Totals could be even higher (8 to 12 inches) in parts of Lancaster, Lebanon and toward Philadelphia.
- Many spots are around the 4-5 inch range.
influence
- Roads will be wet and muddy today and will be covered in snow through the evening and evening.
- Winds will pick up tonight and especially tomorrow, causing blowing snow, reduced visibility and travel difficulties.
- High Impact Storm: Plan ahead as major travel disruptions are possible through Monday.
what to do now
- If possible, postpone tonight’s non-essential travel until Monday morning.
- Take the time to charge your devices and store your outdoor items safely.