January 27, 2009

• If I disappear tomorrow….

  If I disappear tomorrow….it may mean that someone hit a pole driving in a way that they shouldn’t considering the forecast. Below is what is being said for Here for tomorrow. What is your weather supposed to be like tomorrow?

  Winter storm warning in effect from 6 pm this evening to 8 pm est Wednesday,

  The NWS has issued a winter storm warning for heavy snow and mixed precipitation, which is in effect from 6 pm this evening to 8 pm est Wednesday.

  Developing low pressure, over the lower Mississippi valley will move northeast toward Pennsylvania tonight and Wednesday.

  Snow will overspread all of central Pennsylvania and the western mountains of the state early this evening. The start of the snow may be as early as 5 pm across the laurel highlands, but as late at 9 or 10 pm across mountains to the northeast of Williamsport.

  The snow will fall heavy at times late tonight until around daybreak Wednesday across much of central Pennsylvania, and will have a high impact on the morning commute when precipitation rates are expected to be the greatest.

  Similar to several previous storms this winter season that have taken a nearly identical track, a shallow layer of above freezing air located at several thousand feet above the ground will surge north as far as interstate 80 during the late morning hours Wednesday.

  A changeover from snow, to mainly sleet and freezing rain will occur across the southern half of the state between 4 and 8 am, with significant icing from freezing rain possible Wednesday morning. Storm total snowfall prior to the changeover in places such as Altoona, Chambersburg Harrisburg and Lancaster will range from 2 to 4 inches. Across the central mountains and middle Susquehanna valley, 4 or 5 inches of snow will likely be followed by a 6 to 8 hour period of sleet with some freezing rain mixed in.

  The region near and to the north of interstate 80 will see a total of 5 to 9 inches of snow from late tonight through late Wednesday.

  A winter storm warning means significant amounts of snow, sleet, or ice are expected or occurring.

  Those with travel plans in the warned area are advised to take an alternative route, or should use extreme caution if travel is unavoidable.

  Carry extra supplies, including blankets, food and a cellular phone in case your car becomes stranded. Stay tuned to noaa weather radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can also be found at, weather.gov/statecollege.

  • 12:14 pm
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