money PA snowfall totals: Erie approaches 2 feet of snow, high winds a concern across state
Snowfall totals across Pennsylvania were generally lower than forecast from this weekend's winter storm, but the numbers in the northwestern corner of the state could continue to climb throughout the day Monday.
Portions of Erie County awakened to a foot or more of snow Monday. Erie had the highest total in the state with more than 20 inches as of 10:30 a.m. and 16 inches had accumulated in Cherry Hill as of 7:10 a.m.
Snowfall totals diminished across the state from west to east as precipitation changed to a wintry mix and rain overnight. Most precipitation has ended from central Pennsylvania to the east.
Interactive snow map: See snowfall totals from around the state
Erie PA weather
The National Weather Service office in Cleveland forecast calls for an additional 4 to 6 inches in the Erie region as a winter storm warning remains in place for Erie and Crawford counties until 1 a.m. Tuesday.
Here is expected additional snow from 7 am this morning to 1 am tonight. Snow will gradually taper off from west to east today. Gusty winds of 25-35 mph today will cause blowing snow, reduced visibility and drifting. pic.twitter.com/0qy7vaAU0u
— NWS Cleveland (@NWSCLE) January 17, 2022
Some highway restrictions are still in place in the region.
UPDATE: Winter weather on I-376 eastbound between (Beginning of I - 376) and (End of I - 376). There is a restriction in effect for the following vehicle types: MOTORCYCLES, VEHICLES WITH TOW BEHIND TRAILERS, RV/CAMPERS, BOX TRUCKS, TRACTORS WITHOUT TRAILERS, PERMITTED LOADS, EMP
— 511PA Erie (@511PAErie) January 17, 2022
Central PA snowfall
Snow came late Sunday afternoon in the Interstate 81 and 83 corridors but turned to sleet and freezing rain overnight.
Waynesboro recorded 4.5 inches of snow around 8 a.m. York, Hanover, Chambersburg and Lebanon saw between 2 and 3 inches of snow.
Scattered snow showers could produce less than an inch of additional accumulation through Monday evening.
A wind advisory is in place through 7 p.m. Sustained winds will hang in the 15-21 mph range, with gusts reaching 45 mph.
Somerset snow totals
Somerset and Cambria counties remain under a winter storm warning until 7 p.m. Monday. Wind gusts as high as 50 mph with near-blizzard conditions are possible in the afternoon. An additional 2 to 4 inches of accumulation is possible.
Forecasts called for 6 to 12 inches in the Somerset area. More than 9 inches of snow was recorded in Somerset at 8 a.m. Monday.
Another 2-4" of snow are expected in the NW mountains and 3-6"+ in the Laurel Highlands. Elsewhere, additional snow totals generally under 1". Today will also be windy. Blowing snow in gusts of 40-50 mph may result in visibility less than 1/4 mile at times in the Laurels. #PAwx pic.twitter.com/UGCAXqz0h4
— NWS State College (@NWSStateCollege) January 17, 2022
Bucks County and Poconos weather
Coolbaugh Township recorded the highest inch count in northeast Pennsylvania with 9.5 inches around 7 a.m. Mount Pocono saw 7.7 inches, well above the 2 to 4 inches that were forecast.
Here's a FIRST LOOK at snowfall observations, and a computer interpolation of the raw reports, through 10 AM today. We understand you may have more, or less, in your backyard! Reports continue to come in and we'll update as necessary. #nywx #pawx pic.twitter.com/I0wDaIe0mQ
— NWS Binghamton (@NWSBinghamton) January 17, 2022
Snow totals were low in Bucks County, ranging from 1 to 2 inches throughout the area. The bigger concern through Monday afternoon and evening is high winds.
⚠️🌬️ Strong southwest to west winds will increase today with gusts of 40-50 mph expected in the new Wind Advisory area (see graphic below). Locations along and north of I-78 can expect winds gusting 30-40 mph later today. #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx pic.twitter.com/7IJBZjpa5U
— NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) January 17, 2022
Snow in Beaver and Lawrence counties
A winter storm warning was set to expire at 1 p.m. Monday after the area saw snowfall totals ranging from 6 to 10 inches.
Aliquippa recorded 9 inches of snow around 10 a.m. Monday, while Ellwood City had recorded 7 inches at 6:30 a.m.
This article originally appeared on Erie Times-News: How much snow fell last night in Pennsylvania?
