{"id":120489,"date":"2026-02-22T12:25:09","date_gmt":"2026-02-22T12:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/120489\/"},"modified":"2026-02-22T12:25:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-22T12:25:09","slug":"major-pa-snowstorm-hour-by-hour-snow-projections","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/120489\/","title":{"rendered":"MAJOR PA SNOWSTORM: Hour-by-hour snow projections"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\tA major snowstorm is expected to hit South-Central Pennsylvania Sunday into Monday.The heaviest accumulations are expected after sunset on Sunday with precipitation ending by Monday (noontime in eastern counties, earlier in western counties).Timing \u2014 key hoursToday morning\u2013late afternoon: rain\/snow mix for much of the region; mixing decreases late afternoon and evening (around 6 p.m. expecting mainly snow).Tonight (after sunset): moderate to heavy snow picks up with the largest accumulation window overnight into early Monday.Early Monday: snow ending first in western counties (~8\u20139 a.m.) and tapering by about noon in eastern counties.Monday night: partial clearing.Snow totals and whereMost of South\u2011Central PA: 4\u20138 inches.Higher totals (8\u201312 inches) likely in parts of Lancaster, Lebanon and toward Philadelphia.Many spots will be near the 4\u20135 inch range.ImpactsRoads wet to slushy today, becoming snow\u2011covered this evening and overnight.Winds increase tonight and especially tomorrow \u2014 expect blowing snow, reduced visibility and difficult travel.High\u2011impact storm: plan on significant travel disruptions through Monday.What to do nowDelay nonessential travel tonight into Monday morning if possible.Allow extra time, charge devices, and secure outdoor items.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>A major snowstorm is expected to hit South-Central Pennsylvania Sunday into Monday.<\/p>\n<p>The heaviest accumulations are expected after sunset on Sunday with precipitation ending by Monday (noontime in eastern counties, earlier in western counties).<\/p>\n<p>Timing \u2014 key hours<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\" aspect-ratio-original lazyload lazyload-in-view\" alt=\"A winter storm will bring moderate to heavy snow and gusty winds to South-Central Pennsylvania through 1 p.m. Monday.\" title=\"A winter storm will bring moderate to heavy snow and gusty winds to South-Central Pennsylvania through 1 p.m. Monday.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/winter-storm-timeline-699ae054c4864.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Today morning\u2013late afternoon: rain\/snow mix for much of the region; mixing decreases late afternoon and evening (around 6 p.m. expecting mainly snow).Tonight (after sunset): moderate to heavy snow picks up with the largest accumulation window overnight into early Monday.Early Monday: snow ending first in western counties (~8\u20139 a.m.) and tapering by about noon in eastern counties.Monday night: partial clearing.Snow totals and where<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\" aspect-ratio-original lazyload lazyload-in-view\" alt=\"A winter storm will bring moderate to heavy snow and gusty winds to South-Central Pennsylvania through 1 p.m. Monday.\" title=\"A winter storm will bring moderate to heavy snow and gusty winds to South-Central Pennsylvania through 1 p.m. Monday.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/snow-accumulation-map-png-699ae054d2413.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Most of South\u2011Central PA: 4\u20138 inches.Higher totals (8\u201312 inches) likely in parts of Lancaster, Lebanon and toward Philadelphia.Many spots will be near the 4\u20135 inch range.Impacts<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\" aspect-ratio-original lazyload lazyload-in-view\" alt=\"A winter storm will bring moderate to heavy snow and gusty winds to South-Central Pennsylvania through 1 p.m. Monday.\" title=\"A winter storm will bring moderate to heavy snow and gusty winds to South-Central Pennsylvania through 1 p.m. Monday.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/travel-impacts-png-699ae054c5832.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Roads wet to slushy today, becoming snow\u2011covered this evening and overnight.Winds increase tonight and especially tomorrow \u2014 expect blowing snow, reduced visibility and difficult travel.High\u2011impact storm: plan on significant travel disruptions through Monday.<\/p>\n<p>\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\" aspect-ratio-original lazyload lazyload-in-view\" alt=\"A winter storm will bring moderate to heavy snow and gusty winds to South-Central Pennsylvania through 1 p.m. Monday.\" title=\"A winter storm will bring moderate to heavy snow and gusty winds to South-Central Pennsylvania through 1 p.m. Monday.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/alert-day-headlines-699ae054c067f.png\"\/><\/p>\n<p>What to do nowDelay nonessential travel tonight into Monday morning if possible.Allow extra time, charge devices, and secure outdoor items.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A major snowstorm is expected to hit South-Central Pennsylvania Sunday into Monday.The heaviest accumulations are expected after 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