Central PA Spring 2026 Discussion/Obs Thread

[Yardstickgozinya]

1 minute ago, Yardstickgozinya said:

I'm not sure if you're familiar with the legendary., Punxsutawney Bill. He also made the same call.   

Then again, he predicted a snowstorm too

[Yardstickgozinya]

He's a mythical creature from south-central. pennsylvania.  It only comes out of its hole during snow and thunderstorms, and can often be seen digging in mulch.  5'7" 190 lbs of smelly, harry, man beast. Like other hole dwelling primates, it seeks out psychoactive plants and you generally don't want to see it anywhere near your house. It's generally extremely friendly but can become highly aggressive when agitated. I highly recommend you don't shoot at it if you see it, that smelly basterds packing heat.

[Yardstickgozinya]

Spc brings back the chance of some thunderstorms on sunday.  Right now they have idea of deeper convection in far western pennsylvania. Hopefully plenty of sunshine breaks through Saturday and Sunday.for those of us who need it.  SPRINGS BACK BABY !!!

 

https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day3otlk.html

 

[mahantango#1]

Drought update: I have received 4.63 precipitation so far this month and 6.47 for the year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Andrea Michaels FOX43 

 

 

DROUGHT IMPROVEMENTS

A little good news for parts of the state! This morning, the weekly Drought Monitor Update was released, and there are some improvements.

The most notable change was in South Central PA, where much of Mifflin, Juniata, and Perry counties saw improvement, along with portions of Dauphin and Lebanon counties. They went from D1 (Moderate Drought) to D0 (Abnormally Dry).

The far eastern Lehigh Valley saw spottier improvements, going from a D2 (Severe Drought) to D1.

Hopefully more rain will keep it coming!