{"id":53693,"date":"2025-12-06T11:40:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T11:40:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/53693\/"},"modified":"2025-12-06T11:40:07","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T11:40:07","slug":"lehigh-valley-weather-frigid-start-with-light-snow-cold-front-approaching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/53693\/","title":{"rendered":"Lehigh Valley weather: Frigid start with light snow, cold front approaching"},"content":{"rendered":"

A brutally cold morning across the Lehigh Valley<\/a> will give way to light snow and potential freezing drizzle, with temperatures struggling to reach the upper 20s to mid-30s Friday.<\/p>\n

As of 4:30 a.m. Friday, Mount Pocono has tied its record low with a low temperature of -2 degrees, meteorologists report. The last record for Dec. 5 at the Lehigh Valley International Airport<\/a>, just outside Allentown, <\/a>was 11 degrees in 1926, according to National Weather Service data.<\/a><\/p>\n

AccuWeather is making similar predictions, reporting a high temperature of 17 degrees for Friday morning in the Bethlehem area. The high temperature for Friday isn\u2019t expected to exceed 28 degrees, before dipping to a low of 26 degrees Friday evening, AccuWeather says.<\/p>\n

Wind gusts of 5 mph also are predicted.<\/p>\n

A possible cold front Sunday night is expected to bring another round of significantly colder temperatures early next week. The weather service is reporting single-digit temperatures in some areas, with a mix of teens and 20s where cloud cover exists. <\/p>\n

Light snow remains possible for the region Friday morning, particularly near the Interstate 78 corridor, though accumulations are not expected to exceed 1 inch. Areas further south may see slightly higher snowfall amounts, meteorologists said.<\/p>\n

Occasional flurries and snow showers are possible through mid-afternoon Friday, with precipitation ending by late afternoon. Winds will be light and variable, shifting from north to east-northeast. <\/p>\n

Residents should dress in multiple layers and be prepared for very cold conditions, especially during morning hours. <\/p>\n

Looking ahead, temperatures will remain well below normal through early next week. <\/p>\n

Monday and Tuesday are expected to be particularly cold, with daytime highs potentially 20 degrees below average. <\/p>\n

However, weather service meteorologists said they aren\u2019t forecasting to break any record lows at that time. The Dec. 9 record at the Lehigh Valley International Airport was 7 degrees in 2002, according to National Weather Service data.<\/a><\/p>\n

The cold front Sunday night could bring a slight chance of light snow, primarily in east-central Pennsylvania and northern New Jersey.<\/p>\n

Another low-pressure system is forecast to approach the region Wednesday and Thursday, potentially bringing additional unsettled weather. <\/p>\n

Residents should continue monitoring local forecasts for updates on this developing weather pattern.<\/p>\n

Current radar:<\/p>\n

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