Less than an inch of snow is now expected Sunday night in the Lehigh Valley before a warmup and \u201cunsettled pattern\u201d take hold this week.<\/p>\n
The National Weather Service said snow from a storm passing to our south could begin falling between 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., and would taper off by early Monday morning. A rain and snow mix is expected in areas south of the Lehigh Valley.<\/p>\n
Forecast models overnight showed expected snowfall totals from the storm trending downward. On Saturday afternoon, forecasters had said the region could see up to two inches of snow.<\/p>\n
Temperatures are likely going to be above normal, in the mid-40s, during a period of several chances for rain and mixed precipitation this week, according to forecasters. There is a chance of rain Wednesday through Saturday, with Wednesday and Friday having the highest likelihood.<\/p>\n
Higher elevations could get freezing rain or snow.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith these systems though, we are not currently expecting moderate or major impacts,\u201d meteorologists wrote Sunday in their daily forecast discussion<\/a>. \u201cIn fact, for most of the region, it will be more of a beneficial rain.\u201d<\/p>\n Both Northampton and Lehigh counties are under a drought watch by the state Department of Environmental Protection.<\/a> The Lehigh Valley has had about 14 inches of rain the past six months, which is about 9 inches below normal, according to weather service data.<\/a><\/p>\n Some light rain and snow is expected for tonight, producing minor accumulations over the northern half of the area. Further south towards Philly, more of a rain\/snow mix cuts into any accumulation. Areas of South Jersey and Delmarva likely stay all rain. #NJwx<\/a> #PAwx<\/a> #MDwx<\/a> #DEwx<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/oLgmvhpS3T<\/a><\/p>\n