Today is forecast to be nearly the same temperature as yesterday.
Forecast for Southern Centre
Updated: 11:42 am EST on December 8, 2009
Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 7 PM this evening to 11 am EST Wednesday...
This Afternoon
Partly sunny...then thickening clouds. A slight chance of snow towards evening. Highs in the upper 30s. Light and variable winds...becoming southeast around 5 mph. Chance of snow 50 percent.
Snow...changing to sleet and freezing rain after midnight. Snow and sleet accumulation of 2 to 3 inches. Ice accumulation of up to one quarter of an inch. Near steady temperature around 30. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
Wednesday
Rain or freezing rain in the morning...then a chance of rain showers in the afternoon. Little additional ice accumulation. Highs around 40. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph...becoming south. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.
... Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 7 PM this evening to 11 am EST Wednesday...
The National Weather Service in State College has issued a Winter Weather Advisory for snow and mixed precipitation... which is in effect from 7 PM this evening to 11 am EST Wednesday. The Winter Storm Watch is no longer in effect.
Developing low pressure over the Southern Plains will track northeast into the Great Lakes tonight and Wednesday. This system will spread snow into the area this evening... followed by a wintry mix later tonight. 2 to 4 inches of snow will likely accumulate tonight before the changeover.
A thin coating of ice from freezing rain will occur on top of the sleet and snow.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Winter Weather Advisory means that periods of snow... sleet... or freezing rain will cause travel difficulties. Be prepared for slippery roads and limited visibilities... and use caution while driving. Motorists should be especially cautious on bridges and overpasses... where slippery spots develop first. Stay tuned to NOAA Weather Radio or your favorite source of weather information for the latest updates. Additional details can also be found at... weather.Gov/statecollege.