Meteorologists' predictions for snowfall in the Lehigh Valley during the upcoming storm jumped from 6 to 9 inches on Saturday to the current prediction of 9 and 15 inches. But not much has changed in the forecast.
Sebastian Cooney, 12, of Forty Fort, makes his way along Wyoming Avenue on a one-wheeled electric skateboard in Forty Fort, Pa., Sunday, January 31, 2021. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning and estimates Luzerne County and surrounding counties will have snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches before the storm ends Tuesday. KRISTEN MULLEN / THE CITIZENS VOICE cv020121snow
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A snowstorm set to blanket the state Sunday moved into Monroe County with about 1/2 inch accumulation.
But by Sunday evening a winter storm warning will be in effect as the area braces for an approximate 20 inches.
The area is supposed to see a new snow accumulation of 4 to 8 inches Sunday evening, with an additional 7 to 11 inches Monday according to the National Weather Service.
The nor easter will move north throughout the state, hitting eastern Pennsylvania first before moving north. Timing and temperature will determine how much the areas around Philadelphia will get. As temperatures rise, the snow will turn to a wintry mix and possibly rain.
PennDOT prepares for winter storm, urges people to limit travel
WGAL News 8 Updated: 7:01 PM EST Jan 29, 2021 By Tom Lehman
WGAL News 8 Updated: 7:01 PM EST Jan 29, 2021
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Show Transcript WGAL NEWS 8’S TOM LEHMAN HAS MORE ON THAT FROM HARRISBURG. ,TOM: PENNDOT WORKERS SPENT A GOOD PART OF THEIR DAY PUTTING PLOWS ON TO PLOW TRUCKS SO THAT WHEN THE WINTER WEATHER COMES, THEY WILL BE PREPARED TO HANDLE WHATEVER COMES THEIR WAY. ROADS MAY LOOK CLEAR TODAY. BUT PENNDOT CREWS ARE PREPARING FOR MUCH WORSE CONDITIONS STARTING THIS WEEKEND. , PEOPLE NEED TO THINK ABOUT WHAT THEIR PLANS ARE FOR MONDAY. TOM: PENNDOT SPOKESMAN DAVE THOMPSON TELLS ME A SLOW MOVING STORM COULD MEAN PLOW TRUCKS WILL BE VERY BUSY OVER THE COURSE OF MULTIPLE DAYS. PENNDOT WANTS DRIVERS TO STAY HOME WHILE THEY CLEAR THE ROADS. IT MAKES IT EVEN MORE DIFFICULT WHEN THERE ARE CARS ON THE ROAD OR PEOPLE ARE PASSING THEM OR DRIVING TOO CLOSE TO THEM. TOM: PENNDOT SAYS
HARRISBURG In anticipation of winter weather throughout much of the state on Sunday, PennDOT is advising motorists to avoid all unnecessary travel during th