Starting off the new work week, conditions across the state were well above average for this time of year. Most areas saw little to no cloud cover and temperatures about 10 to 15 degrees above average. This came after our wintry events on Sunday producing snow and freezing rain across portions of the Commonwealth. It’ll be a somewhat “Groundhog Day” repetition of events over the coming days.

Temperatures return to near average ranging from the low 30’s to mid 40’s across the state. It’ll be dry and calm before we likely repeat what occurred on Sunday again on Thursday. Some areas in portions of western Pennsylvania may see some wintry mix late overnight as our next system moves in Thursday morning.

Thursday morning will be quite messy, with snowy and wintry conditions spread across the state. Likely seeing it start as freezing rain, this system will quickly transition into rain during the afternoon. Be cautious throughout the day as ice accumulation could reach a quarter of an inch in a few areas. Just as quickly as it moves in, it moves out, leaving us with cooler and drier conditions heading into the weekend.

A few days this week brought some snow showers to the region but conditions have been very pleasant from where we have been just a week ago. Temperatures have been above average and skies have been mostly clear giving us a break from the brutal cold. While temperatures will stick to around average, it will give way to some rain as the end of the work week comes upon us.

As we start the weekend, a system will be moving through the common wealth bring with it some much needed rain. Starting off as freezing rain, it will bring some icy conditions to the northern tier the state but will transition to rain by the afternoon. Rain will continue through the evening but then will taper off over night with a few lingering rain showers overnight.

Looking ahead, a beautiful day will set up for your Saturday with sunny skies throughout the day but with clouds moving in overnight. Your Sunday outlook is not looking so nice as gusty conditions will prevail with a couple snow showers possible through the afternoon to evening. As you head into the work week, cloudy conditions will continue throughout the day Monday but will transition into pleasant day for Tuesday. While conditions will be nice to start the week, be on the look out for the next chance of rain on Wednesday as a another system will be moving through bringing showers across the region.

Warmer conditions overspread the Commonwealth on Tuesday, with temperatures ranging from the high 30s to the mid 40s. This warmup comes just one week after the state experienced high temperatures in the mid teens, and provided much needed relief to the relentless cold so far throughout the month of January. As we head throughout the last week of January and into early February, this pattern change and warm stretch will continue.

Wednesday will feature blustery conditions and snow squalls after a cold front swept across the Commonwealth during the evening hours of Tuesday. These squalls will be quick hitting, and will drop visibilities below a quarter of a mile. If you happen to be traveling on the highway and encounter a snow squall, make sure to get off at the closest exit, and wait out the duration of the squall before getting back on the road. These squalls will end during the evening to overnight hours tonight, leading to clearing for Thursday.

Our next weather maker is expected to spread primarily rain across the region on Friday, with some snow mixing into northwest Pennsylvania as the storm moves out. The rest of the weekend is looking to remain dry, with clear skies expected for Saturday, and cloud cover increasing on Sunday. It is unlikely that Punxsutawney Phil sees his shadow Sunday morning, as these clouds overspread the region. After another brief cool down for Saturday, temperatures will go back on the rise for the beginning of the next work week.

Does it feel warm to you? After an extended period of below freezing temperatures, we are finally feeling temperatures that are more seasonable for this time of year. Currently, abundant sunshine and clear skies dominate the Commonwealth. Don’t forget to bundle up though, windy conditions will make it feel colder.

These gusty conditions will remain overnight, even bringing some wintry precipitation with them in the next couple days. Snow squalls are possible across the state, so remain weather aware! Stay especially alert on highways, as they can be dangerous in these conditions.

The upcoming week will bring chances for showers on Friday and the potential for freezing rain during the weekend. Prepare for Groundhog day! Maybe we will have an early Spring!