A cold air mass is bringing gusty northwest winds to the Lehigh Valley on Monday, following brief morning snow flurries.
Temperatures are running below normal under mostly sunny skies, and residents can expect windy conditions with gusts up to 30 to 35 mph.
That’s after wind gusts on a blustery Sunday peaked at 58 mph at 11:33 a.m. at Lehigh Valley International Airport, according to the National Weather Service.
The weather service forecast indicates west to northwest winds will continue to be strong early Monday, diminishing to 15 to 25 mph amid the gusts through late morning.
A brief period of sprinkles and flurries passed through the region around dawn, with little to no accumulation. Temperatures will struggle to reach the mid to upper 40s.
Snow flurries just before dawn Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, in Bethlehem gather in the leaves of a dwarf oakleaf hydrangea.Kurt Bresswein | For lehighvalleylive.com
Overnight temperatures will drop into the upper 20s to around 30 degrees, with the potential for even colder readings in outlying areas if winds calm below 5 mph. The cold pattern continues Tuesday, with highs remaining in the 40s and a chance of rain forecast for Tuesday night in the Lehigh Valley region.
The weather pattern begins to moderate later in the week, with a warm front potentially bringing temperatures into the mid-50s to mid-60s by Friday. A secondary cold front may move through Saturday, followed by high pressure building in on Sunday.
Residents should dress in layers and be prepared for chilly, windy conditions, particularly during morning and evening hours. Outdoor activities may be challenging due to strong winds and cold temperatures.
Current weather radar
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