A winter storm is expected to bring a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain to the region this weekend, raising concerns about dangerous travel conditions.
The National Weather Service forecasts light snow beginning Saturday afternoon or evening and potentially accumulating up to two inches in Bucks County.
The snow is expected to transition to sleet and freezing rain later Saturday night and it will be followed by a chance of rain after daybreak Sunday.
Forecasters are warning of icy and snow-covered roads from late Saturday afternoon through early Sunday morning.
“While there remains some uncertainty in the exact timing of precipitation types, the main takeaway remains the same: wintry precipitation will lead to icy and slippery conditions Saturday evening through early Sunday morning,” the National Weather Service said in a Friday evening briefing.
Temperatures are predicted to rise above freezing Sunday in most areas, with highs in the mid-30s to mid-40s.
Forecasters anticipate that any remaining icy road conditions will improve as Sunday progresses.
A Winter Storm Advisory has been issued for the area.
PennDOT and Pennsylvania Turnpike officials said crews will pretreat roadways ahead of the storm, but salt doesn’t get rid of all icy spots. They advised caution for drivers who have to go out.
Looking ahead, another weather system could bring more significant snowfall on Tuesday and Tuesday night, forecasters said.
The National Weather Service for the week ahead:
Saturday: Snow, mainly after 4pm. High near 33. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Saturday Night: Snow, freezing rain, and sleet, becoming all freezing rain after 1am. Low around 29. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.3 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Sunday: Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 35.
Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Tuesday: Snow likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 33. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly before 1am. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday: A chance of snow before 1pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 35. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night: Snow. Low around 26. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday: Rain and snow likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
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