Monsoon's update: Little Clipper II and next week's holy mess
Yesterday's Little Clipper I gave us about an inch on grassy surfaces and provided an unwelcome distraction throughout the school day; last night, however, those wet surfaces froze and caused some slippery spots, especially in parking lots and on sidewalks.
Today's Little Clipper II looks a bit juicy in spots - some moderate bands of precipitation should move through the Berks area between noon and 4pm or so. We could end up getting an inch or two out of this, and for a time it might snow steadily enough that it actually sticks on the roads. So use caution when driving.
See that area of darker blue over central PA right now? That's the bit that's juicier than what was originally forecast with Little Clipper II.
Behind these two Little Clippers, we'll have a seasonable Sunday (highs in the mid 30s) before once again contending with extreme cold (highs on Monday and Tuesday will only be in the mid to upper 20s).
And then there's the protracted, mixed holy mess.
The timing is tricky right now, but my best guess is that it's going to be around from Tuesday morning through Thursday morning.
Tuesday morning: light snow filters in ahead of the storm, resulting in little to no accumulation.
Tuesday evening: snow arrives, continuing overnight and into Wednesday morning.
Wednesday: snow will mix with and change to freezing rain and sleet before becoming all snow again by the evening rush.
Thursday morning: the precipitation tapers to snow showers; the sun may even peek out later in the day. Temperatures behind this storm will be significantly colder, with highs only in the mid 20s.
Next chances for frozen precipitation: Sunday 2/6 - Monday 2/7; and Friday 2/11 - Saturday 2/12. Yes, I am serious.
Potentials for school scheduling disruptions: I'm holding off on providing percentages just yet, but I think a cancellation Wednesday and a delay Thursday are the most plausible scenarios.
Stay tuned for updates!