Central PA Spring 2026 Discussion/Obs Thread

[CarlislePaWx]

At 10:00pm there continues to be wet snow mixed in with rain.  My temp has dropped another 10 degrees since my last report, now down to 33.8  Winds have only occasionally gusted to 20, otherwise only around 10 to 15 mph.  Pressure has risen 7 millibars in the past two hours, from 29.20" to 29.41" or 996mb.  I'm up to 1.12" of precip for the day and still accumulating.  The precip mix should keep mixing with more snow and less rain during the next hour.  Hopefully all snow by 11:00pm.

[Jns2183]

The frontal storms were far worse wind wise. I had the pleasure of being outside when it hit due to a little huskey puppy that after taking a deuce decided the cool breeze was too good to leave despite the rain and took off running around the yard.

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[canderson]

Just now, Jns2183 said:

The frontal storms were far worse wind wise. I had the pleasure of being outside when it hit due to a little huskey puppy that after taking a deuce decided the cool breeze was too good to leave despite the rain and took off running around the yard.

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If we hadn’t had that morning junk this would have probably been bad stuff 

[Jns2183]

If we hadn’t had that morning junk this would have probably been bad stuff 

The temperature dropped over 13'degrees within 10 seconds when it hit. Impressive

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[anotherman]

Sleet

[Blizzard of 93]

Snow & sleet mix in Marysville at 10:20 pm with temperature down to to 35.

Very impressive when considering it was 60 at 6 pm!

[AccuChris]

Getting pelted with sleet right now in Lebanon. Temp down to 38. Less than 90 mins ago it was 62


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[Blizzard of 93]

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service State College PA
831 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

PAZ019-025>028-034>036-045-056-063-170415-
Southern Centre-Blair-Huntingdon-Mifflin-Juniata-Bedford-Fulton-
Franklin-Southern Clinton-Perry-Cumberland-
831 PM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...RAIN CHANGES TO SNOW THIS EVENING...

Much colder air continues to work its way into Central PA behind a
cold front, allowing for rain to change to snow. The snow could be
heavy at times. Snowfall totals of up to 2 inches are possible,
especially on grassy surfaces and sidewalks. Road temperatures
will continue to fall through the night, and minor accumulations
on roadways are possible.

 

[pawatch]

34 and snowing, car is covered but nothing on roadways.

.91” of rain for the day.

[Jns2183]

If only we had some winter of 2010 type blocking stalling that front out right now and a small little shortwave riding up the front at the sc/nc border and a little gun powder via upper air low flying in from the southwest we would feasting because that shortwave would be also with this baraclinic boundary. 30 miles 30; degrees. On that fanciful note the snow is starting to mix in

@MAG5035
When is the last time I set up like that had us cash in?


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[Itstrainingtime]

Moderate sleet and 37.

[mahantango#1]

Snowing here and temp 33.

[canderson]

MDT so far has had had a coupe 50+ gusts in the last 20 mins. It’s windy af 

[Blizzard of 93]

Car tops have caved in Marysville.

Temp down to 34

Dew point 32

[Itstrainingtime]

Snow and 35. Coming down pretty darn good 

[CarlislePaWx]

Just before 11:00 here in Carlisle it appears to be snowing almost completely with very little, if any rain still in the mix.  My temperature has dropped to 32.9 degrees.  My backyard camera is showing the snow hitting my pavers which then are melting quickly.  I'm sure it is starting to accumulate in the mulch and maybe a little grass.  Total precip now up to 1.12" for the day.  Maybe we will wake up to a surprise with a white ground?

[Blizzard of 93]

Thunder & lightning with heavy snow in Marysville at 11 pm !

[canderson]

Marginal snow in the city 

[CarlislePaWx]

Quick update...I should have actually looked outside.  It is completely snowing, moderately, and it already has been accumulating on the grass, mulch, and my car.  There might even be a few tenths of accumulation so far.  Another good indicator is my grill cover is also totally white.  Temp now 32.7 degrees.

[Mount Joy Snowman]

Had a period of steady sleet with a temp of 37 and now it appears I’m transitioning to snow as the temp has dropped to 35. Glorious. I need to go to bed but…..snow. 

[TheDreamTraveler]

The wind from that front was pretty crazy. It's full on snowing over here with car tops covered.

[MAG5035]

Synoptic stuff is done here. Most things blacktop stayed wet for the most part, but about 2.5” on pretty much everything else. Add some thunder snow and some gusty winds to that and guess I can’t complain about an event like that. 

[Mount Joy Snowman]

Temp down to 33 with borderline heavy snow but the fun appears to be over soon. Still cool to see. 

[CarlislePaWx]

Well, it's looking like the party's over here.  The snow has quickly come to an end.  Radar clearly shows a very sharp back end that has been rapidly progressing east, and has just reach me in central Cumberland County.  The temp is holding now at 32.4 degrees.  Using my car for accumulation measurements, I just measured 0.3" of snow.  Sidewalks and streets are still just wet.  Grass is white everywhere.  Maybe during the overnight snow showers develop with enough intensity to add a bit more on to the storm totals.  

[Blizzard of 93]

21 minutes ago, CarlislePaWx said:

Well, it's looking like the party's over here.  The snow has quickly come to an end.  Radar clearly shows a very sharp back end that has been rapidly progressing east, and has just reach me in central Cumberland County.  The temp is holding now at 32.4 degrees.  Using my car for accumulation measurements, I just measured 0.3" of snow.  Sidewalks and streets are still just wet.  Grass is white everywhere.  Maybe during the overnight snow showers develop with enough intensity to add a bit more on to the storm totals.  

Similar conditions in Marysville with eyeballing a similar amount of snow as well on the grass & car tops. Roads were showing early signs of caving on the edges, but things are winding down quickly.

What a fascinating day of weather! Good night everyone.

[Jns2183]

We can cross off the good old tornado watch to accumulating snow in under 12 hours off the bucket list.

I can imagine this happening in a plains a lot more often than out here

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[Yardstickgozinya]

Knocked my winter grade up a little bit. Snow seems to be wrapped up here.