Harrisburg, Pennsylvania – Snow will intensify across central Pennsylvania by late Sunday evening, coating highways before daybreak Monday and threatening to slow the morning commute. Rain will flip to steady snow this afternoon, with bursts of heavier snowfall developing overnight.
According to the National Weather Service in State College, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for Perry, Dauphin, Schuylkill, Lebanon, Cumberland, Adams, York and Lancaster counties until 1 p.m. Monday. An additional 3 to 8 inches of snow is expected, with the highest totals likely in eastern Lancaster, Lebanon and Schuylkill counties. Wind gusts could reach 40 mph.
Across the region, snow-covered roads may impact Interstate 81 near Harrisburg, Route 30 in Lancaster County and Interstate 83 through York. Gusty winds combined with the weight of accumulating snow could down tree limbs and cause sporadic power outages.
The heaviest snowfall is expected overnight into early Monday, creating slick conditions for the Monday morning commute. Officials urge residents to delay unnecessary travel, dress in layers if heading outside and allow extra time to reach destinations.
Snow will taper late Monday morning into early afternoon as the storm pulls away. The Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 1 p.m. Monday, and additional advisories could be issued if snowfall rates increase overnight.
