canderson

CTP did update wind talk this afternoon. Prepare for the coldest weekend of winter with wind chills 20 to 30 below zero possible/likely early Saturday morning. We expanded the extreme cold watch to cover the rest of the CWA and extended in time; however we would anticipate a warning and/or advisory to be issued in the next 1-2 fcst cycles. The lowest wind chills occur early Saturday morning, but remain below zero through Saturday afternoon before dropping back to double digits below zero Saturday night into early Sunday morning. Blustery winds may exceed advisory criteria (>40kt) especially over the southern half of the forecast area on Saturday; a wind advisory may be needed. Blowing and drifting snow is also a concern given the dry snow character and gusty winds.

I don’t know why they don’t talk about wind in their disco. It’s a legit, strong wind storm that’s going to cause problems.

...EXTREME COLD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING... * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below possible. * WHERE...A portion of south central Pennsylvania. * WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken.

They’ll be higher

This morning models have them lower but a good chuck of the Laurels and mountains north will have strong winds to 60 I’d guess. I think MdT sees multiple 50+ gusts overnight Friday thigh midday Saturday

CTP seems to think the clipper does not do anything in Harrisburg.

7 here for the low too.

It’s weird CTP isn’t being specific about the winds Saturday. They’ll need to very likely issue high wind warnings.

Thanks, y’all.

Sounds gnarly We issued a winter storm watch for Cambria and Somerset Counties (in coordination with LWX/PBZ) to highlight the potential for near blizzard conditions and significant travel disruptions with up to 6" of snow and 40-50 mph winds. SNSQ parameter signal is weak, but snow squalls are possible with the arctic fropa.

Yup definitely do - I’ll hit them up. There’s an excellent hardware store down near Etters that is amazing and I tend to forget they sell everything .

F that guy - but even then I can’t find a steel or actual metal shovel lol

Yea, I have 3-4 shovels now for different types of snow but not really a great tool for chipping off and moving ice. A coal shovel is an interesting thought and might be perfect.

I actually looked and it was all garbage. But maybe just a bad timing after the concrete storm

Anyone know where to buy an actual metal grain shovel? Maybe grain shovel isn’t the right term - a flat shovel I can use for chopping ice and all. I have a pole that’s good for braking up ice but I’d love a real metal shovel to make it a bit easier. All I see is fiberglass nonsense.

Seems plausible both temp and wind wise.

Climate Prediction Center has had us in high winds for this coming weekend since last Saturday. With the temps it will feel like about the coldest the winter has been.

Oh for sure - but don’t they lead to above norm temps? Maybe I’m incorrect though

Looks like a split flow system wants to establish itself later next week and last most of the rest of February If that happens, you’d have to think snow chances are fairy slim as temps would vey likely be above average.

The moon is spectacular - took this driving down front street across the river

I hit 36. Wonder if tomorore we push 40?

Was saying this to a coworker today. If we get a big rain event we’re in for trouble.

Same here. I went out 20 mins and was able to break up the ice dam blocking the end of my sidewalk meeting the street. Tomorrow’s 35, sun and no wind will melt quite a bit of anything left on pavement that isn’t a big plowed pile.

Strong, big winds likely next weekend. NWS SPC has all of PA already on mod risk of high winds.

Where are we on hours below freezing? Top 10 yet?