Leap Day storm?
Many people commented that Saturday morning's brief period of snow signalled the end of this (mostly) snowless winter. Maybe, maybe not.
A storm is developing for Wednesday that may bring some wintry weather to the forecast area.
I'm keeping a close eye on this one, as the temperatures at the surface and aloft will determine what kind of precipitation--and therefore, what kinds of delays and traffic issues--we'll get.
Right now it's looking like this:
Precipitation begins as snow around 5am Wednesday and begins to mix with and change to sleet by around 10am. The whole mess changes over to rain by early Wednesday afternoon. Rain tapers overnight into Thursday, and we could still see some drizzle or light rain showers throughout the day on Thursday.
Wednesday's high will only reach 35. Thursday's will be 40 with high winds making it feel much colder.
I expect the total accumulation of snow and sleet from this system to be an inch or two at most.
Right now I'm setting the school disruption meter for Berks at...
65% chance of delay Wednesday
30% chance of cancellation Wednesday
Friday looks partly cloudy and milder with highs in the upper 40s. Saturday looks windy with the chance for showers and a high in the mid 50s. Sunday looks partly sunny, windy and cooler with a high in the mid 40s.
On Monday 3/5 we could begin the day with some ice, so I'll keep an eye on that, too.
Stay tuned for updates as this event comes into better focus...