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60s, Then Snow Possible This Week In Eastern PA: Latest Forecast
From 60s to snow: a dramatic shift in weather is expected in the region over the coming days.
SOUTHEASTERN PA — The region's first true taste of wintry weather could be on the horizon this week, as a storm front heads toward southeastern Pennsylvania. It comes immediately on the tail of a warm front that saw springlike weather in the area with temperatures in the 60s.
While Monday has a forecasted high of 64 degrees, things will quickly shift as the day progresses, with wind gusts up to 30 miles per hour bringing in a cold front.
There are two chances for precipitation over the next several days, with the first coming in the earlier evening hours Monday night. The National Weather Service gives a 40 percent chance of precipitation, and it's likely to be rain. Wind gusts could increase to 40 miles per hour.
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The likelier chance of snow is on Wednesday, with a storm front expected to come through in the afternoon. Forecasters indicate a 50 percent likelihood of precipitation, with accumulation of less than an inch possible.
Here's the latest forecast for the coming days:
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Monday
A chance of showers, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Monday night
A chance of showers, mainly before 9pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 50.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 43. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%
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