LVblizzard

I don’t really trust globals on the snow/mix line. We’ll have to wait another day or two for the hi-res models to come into range. What does look certain is that this will be an all or mostly frozen event for most of us. WWA just issued for Lehigh/Northampton counties for this morning. NWS expects 1-2” around here.

It’s virga. 0z hi-res models are slightly more aggressive for tomorrow. HRRR has 1-3” around I-78. Hoping to wake up to steady snow in the morning.

GFS is really the only model showing a lot of snow for this area…most other guidance has a big mid-level warm nose and lots of IP/ZR. Trend has been our friend over the last day though, so we’ll see if that continues.

0z models are looking VERY interesting for Friday-Saturday. If that blocking trends just a little stronger some of us could be in for a pretty significant snow or ice storm.

Some small hail with that line in Allentown. Very rare for this time of year.

Kevin Patullo will need a shield surrounding him if the Eagles go 3 and out on their first drive.

Just had a nice little flurry/snow shower while shoveling and clearing off my car. I love when that happens. It’s like the ultimate cherry on top.

Ended up with about 6” just west of Allentown. That was a fun storm. Love the overperformers.

Just woke up to about 5” on the ground in Allentown. Looks like we have one more band on its way to potentially push us closer to 6”. Great storm, love seeing something like this in mid December.

Finally coming down at a really good clip in Allentown. We’ve passed 2” which is more than was expected by now. Most models had the bulk of the snow falling after 1 am. Can we get to 5-6”?

Light-moderate snow here. Just shy of 2”. Hoping those heavier bands make their way towards me soon. Edit: there is a 2.7” report half a mile from me. That seems at least 1/2” too high.

Moderate snow, about 1” on the ground. Looks like a heavier band is forming near the Lehigh Valley, this could get pretty good soon.

Just got home from a quick DoorDash shift. Moderate snow here, already starting to stick to the roads.

Flakes just started flying in Allentown.

These mesos just keep beefing up totals. 19z HRRR is a widespread 5-7” with isolated 8” spots throughout SE PA, from Philly through the burbs up to the Lehigh Valley. My 2-4” call for the Allentown area might be too low, when at this time yesterday I was wondering if it would be too high!