Lebanon County Weather

01/17/2025

*FIRST CALL*

An area of low pressure will move across the region on Saturday, bringing with it rain and snow showers. Very little precipitation is expected. As this system moves off shore, Saturday evening it will allow allow for much colder air to enter our region.

Another area of low pressure will develop along the frontal boundary very early Sunday morning.

This area of low pressure will be skirting just off the coast, allowing for it to strengthen. Snow will develop Sunday morning and will continue into Sunday evening. Much colder air will allow this system to produce higher ratio snow, meaning lighter fluffier.

Right now, I am liking a general 4-8 inches area wide. There is potential to achieve and exceed the 8 inch mark. I will continue to monitor forecast guidance as new data comes in.

The final call will come on Saturday afternoon.

~Justin

01/17/2025

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY MORNING THROUGH SUNDAY
EVENING...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations between 4 and
6 inches possible.

* WHERE...Lower Susquehanna Valley and Western Poconos in
Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From Sunday morning through Sunday evening.

* IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous, as temperatures fall through
the 20s late in the day. Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A small variation in storm track could result
in significant changes in expected snowfall amounts.

01/17/2025

SNOW LIKELY SUNDAY, with potentially plowable accumulations!

Good Friday morning!

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Today will feature semi mild conditions as I do expect upper 30s to lower 40s for a daytime high under mostly sunny skies.

Saturday temperatures will top out near 40 under increasing sunshine. A weak system will traverse the region, bringing with it snow and rain showers. Honestly, I do not expect much at all.

Sunday has good potential to produce widespread snow, with several inches possible! Confidence levels are increasing with newer forecast guidance.

I will closely monitor the Sunday threat over this weekend as needed.

Regards of what falls, extremely cold conditions immediately follow early next week with possible record 🥶 cold!

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01/16/2025

*ALERT*
1/16/25
3:20 PM

Light to moderate snow will continue to fall across the region into the mid to late evening hours before ending. This is a light fluffy snow, hence accumulations on everything but paved surfaces.

As we lose daylight hours, untreated road surfaces will also become slick. Please use caution and care as you make your commute home.

An additional inch or two is possible.

Thankfully, you can broom or blow this fluff away!

~Justin

01/14/2025

It will be very cold this week, rain on Saturday and possibly a snow event on Sunday! Your Tuesday video forecast is proudly sponsored by Jono Hardware

01/12/2025

Good evening everyone.

As many of you heard by now Hoagies on Main suffered a devastating fire that destroyed everything. This hits hard as this was another wonderful LOCAL FAMILY OWNED business. It is with our hope, by posting this link to bring more awareness to the community and hopefully donations.

Lebanon County residents have always stepped up to help fellow citizens. This is what is so special about being a part of this wonderful community.

~Justin

Help Rebuild Hoagies On Main After a Devastating Fire Dear Friend… Tyler Beck needs your support for Help Rebuild Hoagies On Main After a Devastating Fire

01/11/2025

Light snow will overspread the region after midnight. Snow will continue light in nature until about 9AM before clearing takes place. Anywhere from a coating to an inch or two is expected. Whatever does fall will stick to ALL surfaces, so use caution ⚠️ if traveling while most sleep.

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~Justin

01/10/2025

Good Friday morning! We finally get a break from the windy conditions today. Temperatures will actually rebound into the lower to mid-30s. Tonight, a weak system will move into our region with windspread snow showers developing.

Light snow showers will continue into Saturday afternoon before ending. A coating to an inch is POSSIBLE on mainly non paved surfaces.

Sunday sunny skies return with calm winds and semi mild temperatures as lower 40s look likely!

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By the way, please keep in mind that Jono Hardware will be closing early today for their employee Christmas party. They will close at 5 p.m. this evening but Saturday they’ll be back to their regular hours (7 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Have a great weekend and stay warm out there!!!

01/07/2025

Good windy and cold Tuesday morning!

Very windy and cold conditions are going to dominate the headlines today. Temperatures will NOT get above freezing as the upper 20s will be common area wide.

Very windy conditions out of the North West 20 to 30 mph with gusts nearing 40 mph at times will make the windchill feel like it is in the TEENS! Tonight, temps tumble into the teens with windchill factors below 0 😱.

Wednesday will feature the return of mostly sunny skies with temperatures holding in the middle 20s with very breezy conditions lingering. Wind chills will again feel like the teens.

Thursday, increasing clouds take over as temperatures try to reach freezing for a daytime high. However, very windy conditions will make it feel like temperatures are in the teens!

I'm watching the weekend for a storm signal. Anything else you hear is hype and BS. Unless you read it here, it's rumors.

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01/05/2025

*FINAL CALL*

The first call will also serve as the final call for the Monday snow.

An area of low pressure will move to the south of the region late tonight. Cloudy skies will develop later this evening with snow developing after 3AM.

Light to at times moderate snow will fall across the region into the mid afternoon hours on Monday before snow starts to shut off.

2 to 4 inches is expected on ALL surfaces, so the morning commute will be slick.

Addional snow showers are possible Monday evening as this system pulls away.

Very breezy conditions will then follow with very cold air filtering in!

Winter weather advisory is in effect.

~Justin

01/04/2025

*FIRST CALL*

Good Saturday afternoon. As advertised, snow is on the way late Sunday night into Monday afternoon.

General model guidance consensus is honing in on the potential jackpot zone for heaviest snow. Unfortunately or fortunately, however, you feel about snow. The heaviest axis looks to take aim near the Mason Dixon line.

We will be watching trends over the next 24 hours and will have a final call out Sunday afternoon.

With this said, right now, I'm thinking Lebanon County is on track for 2 to 4 inches of snow. Keep in mind that temperatures will be below freezing, so snow will stick on all surfaces.

Keep in mind that this is a first call, and changes are possible. The upside potential with a slight shift North would favor more snow accumulations and a slight shift South would give much less.

Regardless of how much snow falls, Monday will be a tricky commute.

~Justin

01/03/2025

Snowstorm on the way!

Good Friday morning.
Your weekend forecast is proudly sponsored by Jono Hardware.

Today will not be as windy as it has been the past several days. Temperatures will remain cold as the lower to mid-30s are expected under mostly cloudy skies.
This evening, a weak system will move overhead that may produce snow showers. A light coating is possible.

Saturday, the breezy conditions return as very cold air filters into the region. Temperatures in the 30s in the morning will slowly drop into the 20s as we progress into the overnight.

Sunday will remain breezy, but a storm system will be entering into our region Sunday evening, and with plenty of cold air in place, a significant snow is likely Sunday into Monday morning with plowable conditions and delays possible.
Brutal cold sets in next week!

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Stop by their store today until 7 p.m. or tomorrow until 5 p.m. to find the perfect heater for your space.

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How are you going to keep warm this winter? Any thoughts on electric heaters vs. propane heaters? Stay warm out there and have a great weekend!!!

01/03/2025

A snowstorm is on the way. Be sure to check out the weekend forecast for more details! Details go up at 7am. Please thank me, by shopping local at Jono Hardware
~Justin

12/31/2024

Happy New Years Eve day!

Your LAST forecast of this year is proudly sponsored by my good friends at Jono Hardware

Today will feature mostly cloudy skies with semi mild temperatures as upper 40s to lower 50s are expected. Unfortunately, rain will move into the region late this afternoon/early this evening. A few rumbles of thunder are even possible with breezy conditions. This should be moving out of our region before midnight, so keep an umbrella 🌂 ready.

Wednesday NEW YEARS DAY will provide cloudy and windy conditions with our daytime high (lower 40s) early in the day. Temperatures will tumble below freezing overnight.

Windy conditions continue for Thursday, with temperatures not getting out of the 30s.

Keeping a close eye on early next week for a storm signal.

🎉 Happy New Year's Eve from Jono Hardware!

Stop by today until 4 p.m. for any last-minute needs.

Please note their holiday hours:

New Year's Eve (Dec 31) - Open until 4 p.m.

New Year's Day - Closed

Thursday, January 2 - Open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Friday, January 3 - Back to regular hours (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.)

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Happy New Year!!!

12/30/2024

Here comes the rain!

12/28/2024

DENSE FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Visibility near zero in dense fog.

* WHERE...A portion of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 9 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The fog is expected to get thicker tonight,
and expand into more of Central PA.