A weak clipper system could bring a light coating of snow to the region by Wednesday morning.
The National Weather Service’s regional forecast office said snow accumulations will remain minimal for most, with Bucks County projected to see less than an inch. Higher elevations in the Poconos could receive between 2 and 3 inches.
Forecasters are advising motorists to allow for extra travel time during the Wednesday morning commute due to the potential for slippery roads.
The latest chance of snow is arriving just as cleanup efforts from a massive weekend nor’easter continue.
The powerful storm dumped nearly 2 feet of snow on the area from Sunday into Monday.
While plow crews worked throughout Tuesday to clear primary and secondary roadways, officials warned that the existing snowpack still poses a threat.
Overnight temperatures are expected to drop into the teens and low 20s, which will lead to the refreezing of runoff from melting snow.
“Any snow that does fall should melt rather quickly [Wednesday] as temperatures climb well into the 40s,” forecasters said.
The warmer afternoon temperatures are also expected to assist in melting the snow left behind by the nor’easter and the large storm in late January.
There is a chance for light rain or snow Thursday morning.
Meteorologists said they are monitoring the forecast for early next week, which may bring another round of winter weather to the region.
Below in the forecast for the days ahead from the National Weather Service:
Tuesday Night: Snow, mainly after 2am. Low around 20. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday: Snow, mainly before 8am. High near 44. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight.
Thursday: A slight chance of rain and snow before 10am, then a chance of snow between 10am and 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then a chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
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Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20.
Monday: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 30. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
