Allentown, PA – Slippery highways and wind gusts up to 45 mph are set to snarl travel across eastern Pennsylvania and parts of northeastern Maryland through 6 p.m. Monday, with snow continuing to coat roads during both the morning and evening commutes.
According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, a Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 p.m. Monday for Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Chester and western Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania, as well as Kent County, Maryland. Additional snowfall of up to 2 inches is expected in the Lehigh Valley, with 1 to 3 inches possible in parts of Chester and western Montgomery counties. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph.
In Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton, snow-covered stretches of Interstate 78 and Route 22 may become slick through late afternoon. PennDOT crews continue treating major corridors including Route 222 near Reading and Route 422 near Pottstown, but blowing snow may reduce visibility at times.
In West Chester, Kennett Square and Oxford, gusty winds could snap tree limbs and trigger isolated power outages. Drivers across Berks and Chester counties should allow extra stopping distance and avoid sudden braking.
Across Kent County, Maryland, including Chestertown, winds up to 40 mph could create brief whiteout conditions on open roadways.
Officials urge motorists to carry emergency supplies and check 511 for real-time road conditions. The warning expires at 6 p.m., though additional advisories could follow if conditions persist into tonight.
