Pennsylvania Weather: Hour-By-Hour Forecast Of Monday Snow, Sleet

More winter weather is on the way Monday, following a snow storm that closed area schools Thursday and Friday. The National Weather Service says the entire Eastern Pennsylvania region is under a Winter Weather Advisory starting at 1 p.m. Monday afternoon and going through 9 p.m.

According to the Weather Channel, the precipitation will likely begin around 2 p.m. with light freezing rain. That is expected to switch over to a wintry mix around 4 p.m., then snow showers later in the evening.

The wintry weather should cease by 8 p.m. Clouds will linger, and then it will turn clear overnight, according to the Weather Channel.

Here is the hourly forecast:

• 2 p.m. - Freezing drizzle (30 percent chance)
• 3 p.m. - Light freezing rain (55 percent chance)
• 4 p.m. - Freezing rain (65 percent chance)
• 5 p.m. - Wintry mix (65 percent chance)
• 6 p.m. - Light wintry mix (50 percent chance)
• 7 p.m. - Few snow showers (35 percent chance)
• 8 p.m. - Cloudy

Drivers should use caution, as the ice will result in very slippery conditions on untreated sidewalks, roads and bridges, the NWS warns.

"Ice will likely create hazardous conditions on area roads and walkways as the ground is very cold. The icy conditions could result in significant travel delays for the evening commute," the NWS said.

Some area school districts have already announced early dismissals.

Parents of cooped-up children with cabin fever: Rejoice as you read on to the rest of the week's forecast. (Hint: Friday is expected to be a balmy 55 degrees, and if the rain holds off it could be a good day to get outside.)

Here's the week's forecast:

Today: A chance of freezing rain and sleet between 3pm and 4pm, then snow, freezing rain, and sleet. High near 32. Southwest wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no ice accumulation expected. Total daytime snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight: Snow and sleet before 8pm, then a chance of sleet between 8pm and 10pm. Low around 28. West wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Northwest wind 6 to 11 mph.

Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 20. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Thursday: A chance of rain after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 48. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night: Rain. Low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday: Rain likely before noon, then showers likely after noon. Cloudy, with a high near 55. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Saturday: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

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