Central PA Autumn 2026

[Voyager]

10 hours ago, Blizzard of 93 said:

The 1 historic storm & done type of Winter is on the table as well, such as 2016 or 1983.

Maybe we get lucky with extended periods of blocking, with several chances, such as 09-10 ?

Maybe it’s just too warm for much snow, such as the Winters of 97-98 or 19-20 ?

Hopefully we will have a chance of at least 1 block buster snowstorm in the heart of Winter!

Either way, I look forward to tracking it all with you guys on here again this season!

What I've bolded would work for me, as I'm not a fan of nickel and dime events that just slop up the roads with salt. I've always been a "go big or go home" guy, and as a driver I hate a dirty truck.

[Mount Joy Snowman]

43 when I left the house. Our perfect week marches on. 

[mahantango#1]

32 this morning.

[pawatch]

32 for the low this morning. Bumped the heat on…63in the house.

Was away for the day yesterday.

[mahantango#1]

3 hours ago, Voyager said:

What I've bolded would work for me, as I'm not a fan of nickel and dime events that just slop up the roads with salt. I've always been a "go big or go home" guy, and as a driver I hate a dirty truck.

I believe you'll see less salt on the roads. You might have to put chains on the truck this winter.

Yes, rock salt prices have significantly increased in Pennsylvania. Recent reports indicate that municipalities are facing sharp price hikes, with costs rising from approximately $88 per ton to around $160 per ton. This increase has prompted local governments to seek alternative suppliers and adjust their budgets accordingly. The surge in prices is attributed to various factors, including supply chain issues and increased demand during winter months

And now this too: https://www.abc27.com/pennsylvania/experts-show-impact-of-road-salt-on-pa-waterways/

[mahantango#1]

13 hours ago, Blizzard of 93 said:

Lol, I’ve been around on here a little bit during the offseason!

I really don’t do outlooks or predictions of my own, but I do read the upcoming Winter thoughts of pro forecasters & respected posters from the various regional forums on this website.

The main theme with this strong El Niño appears to generally show that above normal average temperatures are likely for December & possibly average above normal throughout the Winter. 

In terms of snow, there should be a greater chance of high impact coastal storms. Of course, the unknown is if we can time up some periods of at least normal seasonal cold, especially during the heart of Winter from mid January to mid February.

The hope for snow lovers is that we can time up an active subtropical jet with some periods of blocking with it being just cold enough. 

The 1 historic storm & done type of Winter is on the table as well, such as 2016 or 1983.

Maybe we get lucky with extended periods of blocking, with several chances, such as 09-10 ?

Maybe it’s just too warm for much snow, such as the Winters of 97-98 or 19-20 ?

Hopefully we will have a chance of at least 1 block buster snowstorm in the heart of Winter!

Either way, I look forward to tracking it all with you guys on here again this season!

I'm looking forward to your input on a potential storm this winter. 

[ChescoWx]

Today we should see highs from mid 60's in ridge locations to the low 70's in valley spots with lows tonight in the upper 30's to low 40's. It should be one of the better weather weeks of the year with almost no chance of rain. By Saturday morning we should see lows in the low to mid 30's with a freeze possible in the colder valleys! Temperatures will be near normal through Thursday but by Friday we drop to about 5 degrees below normal, before we return to near normal by Sunday. Of note 7 years ago today back in 2019 Chester County was at the start of a 3 day storm that left as much as 1.56" of rain at Coatesville 1E. This was the remnants of Tropical Storm Nestor which tracked within about 190 miles of the county.

[Itstrainingtime]

6 hours ago, mahantango#1 said:

I'm looking forward to your input on a potential storm this winter. 

Oh, there will be input from him.

And maps.

And more maps.

And even more maps. 

  

Love ya', @Blizzard of 93 Don't ever change. 

[ChescoWx]

Almost a 20 degree spread in morning low temperatures today within just a few miles across the area this morning. Elevation and terrain impacts.

[Blizzard of 93]

6 hours ago, Itstrainingtime said:

Oh, there will be input from him.

And maps.

And more maps.

And even more maps. 

  

Love ya', @Blizzard of 93 Don't ever change. 

Thanks, I’m starting to get excited about the upcoming season.

Hopefully lots of short range tracking with plenty of maps that lead us to lots of shoveling snow for all of us!

[mitchnick]

3 minutes ago, Blizzard of 93 said:

Thanks, I’m starting to get excited about the upcoming season.

Hopefully lots of short range tracking with plenty of maps that leads to lots of shoveling snow for all of us!

I'll be watching your back, you can be certain of it! 

[Blizzard of 93]

2 minutes ago, mitchnick said:

I'll be watching your back, you can be certain of it! 

Hopefully our backs are sore from lots of shoveling this Winter!

[Voyager]

I know this is out of region, but interesting to me, and perhaps some others. Something to watch over the next 34-36 hours is an extremely rare severe outbreak potential over Central Arizona. From what I've heard and read, this is only the second time ever that the region was under an enhanced severe risk.

 

[Mount Joy Snowman]

39 upon leaving the home front this morning. Not much more can be said about this perfect week.