Central PA Spring 2026 Discussion/Obs Thread

[Itstrainingtime]

10 minutes ago, Mount Joy Snowman said:

Oh wow good to know.  I saw it on the Lancaster incidents map and then checked google traffic where it said it would reopen at 12:30 but I guess that was just a conservative estimate and they got it cleared much quicker.

I saw the same thing that you did, and decided to head to the office a little later this morning than normal. There was also an accident on 30 just west of the 441 exit in West Hempfield. All of it was cleared when I came in this morning. 

[Itstrainingtime]

48 minutes ago, mahantango#1 said:

Can't believe that the ground is still that cold, despite some of the recent days that were very warm. There are spots on some untreated roads that are iced over. And there are some schools that canceled classes for the day. My lane is solid ice. And temp is still at 32 @11:04am.

It was 31 when I came in to work this morning. All roads along my drive were just wet. There was enough brine, salt, cinders and grandma agnes's hair oil on the roads to melt an iceberg. 

[anotherman]

It was 31 when I came in to work this morning. All roads along my drive were just wet. There was enough brine, salt, cinders and grandma agnes's hair oil on the roads to melt an iceberg. 

Wish we could have a conversation about the adverse effects that has on the environment.

[Mount Joy Snowman]

1 hour ago, anotherman said:

Wish we could have a conversation about the adverse effects that has on the environment.

Yeah, it's absurd the amount of excess crap that gets spread for every little event.  We joke at work up in Harrisburg that the river up that way turns brackish during the winter from the amount of salt the capitol complex maintenance staff drops everywhere at all times.  And when I say dump, I mean literally just piles all over the sidewalks, often for absolutely no threat of winter weather at all.  I'm sure @canderson can attest to what I'm saying.  It's not the preparation that gets me, it's the excess use of the stuff.  It's ridiculous.

[pasnownut]

8 minutes ago, Mount Joy Snowman said:

Yeah, it's absurd the amount of excess crap that gets spread for every little event.  We joke at work up in Harrisburg that the river up that way turns brackish during the winter from the amount of salt the capitol complex maintenance staff drops everywhere at all times.  And when I say dump, I mean literally just piles all over the sidewalks, often for absolutely no threat of winter weather at all.  I'm sure @canderson can attest to what I'm saying.  It's not the preparation that gets me, it's the excess use of the stuff.  It's ridiculous.

We live in the age of liability.  Everyone always looking to blame others and are sue happy.  Just the cold hard truth.  

I dont like it a bit, and would be fine w/ just plows n shovels for snow removal.  Thats it.    

[anotherman]

We live in the age of liability.  Everyone always looking to blame others and are sue happy.  Just the cold hard truth.  
I dont like it a bit, and would be fine w/ just plows n shovels for snow removal.  Thats it.    

Or sand. New England uses sand and it helps with traction.

[Superstorm]

18 minutes ago, anotherman said:

Or sand. New England uses sand and it helps with traction.

I like the sand better.

[Voyager]

2 hours ago, anotherman said:

Wish we could have a conversation about the adverse effects that has on the environment.

The road spray coming off the cars and trucks in the Skook literally was brown in color.

[Itstrainingtime]

Watches, Warnings & Advisories

 

 

Home Cooling System Activation Advisory

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URGENT - HOME INTERIOR COMFORT MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
1255 PM EST Tue Mar 3 2026

PAZ006-037-041-042-032100-
/O.CON.KCTP.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260303T2100Z/
Lancaster-
Including the cities of Maytown
1255 PM EST Tue Mar 3 2026

...HOME INTERIOR COMFORT WATCH...

* WHAT...Widespread temps in the 70s to perhaps 80 degrees

* WHERE...Lancaster County.

* WHEN...From 12:00PM 3/10 through 5:00PM 3/12.

* IMPACTS...Human Resources/Weather Nerd will need to turn on central AC to kick off the 2026 cooling season.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Change filter and inspect indoor and outdoor cooling units

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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
weather.gov/StateCollege

[anotherman]

Watches, Warnings & Advisories    

Home Cooling System Activation Advisory

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URGENT - HOME INTERIOR COMFORT MESSAGENational Weather Service State College PA1255 PM EST Tue Mar 3 2026PAZ006-037-041-042-032100-/O.CON.KCTP.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-260303T2100Z/Lancaster-Including the cities of Maytown1255 PM EST Tue Mar 3 2026...HOME INTERIOR COMFORT WATCH...* WHAT...Widespread temps in the 70s to perhaps 80 degrees* WHERE...Lancaster County.* WHEN...From 12:00PM 3/10 through 5:00PM 3/12.* IMPACTS...Human Resources/Weather Nerd will need to turn on central AC to kick off the 2026 cooling season.PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...Change filter and inspect indoor and outdoor cooling units&&$$For more information from the National Weather Service visitweather.gov/StateCollege

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