Preparations are underway for an approaching winter storm anticipated to deliver different types of wintry precipitation to the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas.
Road crews have been seen applying a salt brine solution on several roadways across the region.
The National Weather Service has also placed most of Eastern Pennsylvania under a winter weather advisory effective midnight Wednesday night through noon Thursday.
According to meteorologist Bobby Martrich of Eastern Pa Weather Authority, the system will arrive Wednesday night with snow initially, then changing to sleet, then freezing rain overnight, and continuing into Thursday morning.
A significant icing event is possible with this system for parts of the region.
Morning freezing rain is expected Thursday, then remaining cloudy in the afternoon with temperatures rising above freezing, according to Martrich.
Expect delays and slow travel for the Thursday morning commute.
A mostly sunny and seasonable day follows on Friday.
...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT WEDNESDAY NIGHT TO NOON EST THURSDAY... WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations between one tenth and two tenths of an inch. WHERE...Portions of northern New Jersey and east central, northeast, and southeast Pennsylvania. WHEN...From midnight Wednesday Night to noon EST Thursday. IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Thursday morning commute. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 511
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Map Legend - Eastern PA Weather Authority
Map Legend - Eastern PA Weather Authority
