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In the wake of a winter storm that closed Saucon Valley schools for two days last week the weather turned mild and sunny on Friday, but don’t be fooled. Mother Nature is planning to deliver a one-two punch of winter weather to our area, according to forecasters.
Saucon Valley students will enjoy another snow day Tuesday, as a winter storm is expected to blanket the region with a mixture of precipitation that will likely include snow, sleet and freezing rain.
A couple of winter weather systems are expected to affect the Lehigh Valley Monday and Tuesday, with a break in the action in between them. What falls on either side of that break is forecast to be frozen, but what form it takes, and the forecast for where it falls is subject to interpretation.
A late January storm brought snow to Saucon Valley Tuesday, with several inches accumulating by the evening rush hour, which was affected by the wintry weather.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory and increased its forecast snowfall totals for the Lehigh Valley for Tuesday, when hazardous conditions created by the precipitation could affect local commuters headed to work and school.
Winter weather followed by bitter cold is again on tap for the Lehigh Valley this week, but when the snow will fall as well as how much the area can expect to receive is uncertain as of late Sunday.
Overnight Friday most weather forecasters dramatically lowered their forecast snowfall amounts for this weekend’s winter storm, although as of Saturday morning a snow emergency was still scheduled to take effect in Hellertown borough at 1 pm.
Discuss climate change in the Lowlands Bar at Braveheart Highland Pub in Hellertown. The discussion will be led by Pastor Phil Spohn of Christ Lutheran Hellertown. Everyone is welcome to attend and participate in a civil exchanging of ideas and views on the topic.
In advance of a winter storm that is forecast to affect our area this weekend the National Weather Service Thursday issued a winter storm watch for the Lehigh Valley for 5 to 10 inches of snow as well as ice.
The temperatures the Lehigh Valley is currently experiencing may seem rather chilly in the wake of several weeks of milder-than-average temps. But it’s likely to get a whole lot colder, snowier and possibly icier in the days to come, according to National Weather Service meteorologists.
