Residents in the Newtown area could see some sleet and snow Monday evening, according to forecasters.
Starting after 5 p.m., the area has a chance to get some sleet and snow, while some parts of the area could even see a dusting, according to the National Weather Service’s regional office.
Despite the chance to some sleet and snow, the storm is largely expected to bring rain Monday night through Tuesday morning, forecasters said.
Areas north and west of Lower Bucks County could see several inches of snow. The central and upper portions of the county are expected to see some light accumulation.
“Some pockets of a light glaze of ice is possible, however freezing rain looks to be limited,” forecasters said.
The forecast for the week showed slight chances of rain and snow Thursday night into Friday morning.
Below is the forecast for the week:
Monday: A chance of rain and sleet after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 44. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.
Monday Night: Rain, possibly mixed with sleet, becoming all rain after 8pm. Low around 34. East wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Little or no sleet accumulation expected.
Tuesday: A chance of rain, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 29. Northwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 53. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night: A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday: A chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 61. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night: A chance of rain, snow, and sleet after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday: Rain and snow, possibly mixed with sleet, becoming all rain after 1pm. High near 46. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday Night: Rain likely before 1am, then a chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 44.
Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
