Watch Out for Icy Spots Into Saturday

The Saucon Valley is under a freezing rain advisory through 10 a.m. Saturday.

Note: This story has been updated with new information. Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township are under a freezing rain advisory for light freezing rain until 10am Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. The winter weather advisory that was issued earlier has been replaced by the freezing rain advisory. WFMZ says the storm could affect the area, with snow, rain and ice arriving later this afternoon. We could wake up to an icy glaze tomorrow. The Weather Service says: Precipitation is expected to change to rain Saturday and rain could be heavy at times. Sunday will be sunny and warmer with a daytime high in the 40s.

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Winter Storm to Hit Saucon Valley Friday

A winter storm will make Friday messy in eastern Pennsylvania, but the worst of it is forecast to hit New England.

The National Weather Service says a winter storm will bring snow, sleet and rain to the Hellertown area Friday into early Saturday morning, and a Winter Storm Watch for 4 to 10 inches of snow remains in effect. The worst impact from the storm will be felt in New England, where a nor'easter-type storm could bring blizzard conditions and feet of snow to some areas. In the Lehigh Valley, the NWS is predicting snowfall that will be measured in inches.  WFMZ is predicting 3 to 6 inches of snow for the Lehigh Valley. Snow should develop Friday morning, then mix with or change to sleet and rain, before changing back to all snow. The snow could be heavy at times later Friday afternoon and Friday night, the Weather Service says. The storm is …

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Wintry Mix Possible Early Friday

A mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain could fall in advance of the Friday morning rush hour.

UPDATE: As of 3pm Wednesday, the National Weather Service had issued a Winter Storm Watch for Northampton County, effective from Friday afternoon through Saturday morning. According to the watch statement, after a wintry mix develops earlier Friday there will be the potential for heavy snow and gusty winds across parts of eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. Five to 10 inches of snow are possible, according to the NWS, with the highest amounts across the Poconos and northwestern New Jersey. Another winter storm is on the way, and it could make for messy travel Friday morning. Snow is expected to start falling in the Saucon Valley after 3am on Friday, according to the National Weather Service. Snow will be followed by a mix of sleet, …

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Josh Popichak

4:40 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013

I've updated this story with information about a winter storm watch that was just issued by the National Weather Service for Northampton County.   more ›

Snow Likely in Saucon Valley Friday Evening

Hellertown and Lower Saucon could receive 2 to 3 inches of snow later today, according to the National Weather Service.

A quick-moving storm is expected to bring snow to the Saucon Valley Friday afternoon and night, according to a hazardous weather outlook issued by the National Weather Service. Snow could start falling late Friday afternoon and continue throughout the evening, creating hazardous travel conditions. Two to three inches of the white stuff are possible, according to the NWS. The Eastern Pennsylvania Weather Authority has predicted 1 to 3 inches of snow for the Lehigh Valley area, with higher amounts falling further south. Two to four inches of snow are forecast by the EPWA for the Philadelphia area and southern New Jersey. Temperatures will remain below freezing over the weekend, according to the forecasts.

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Weather Could Affect HS Final Exam Schedule

According to a Saucon Valley School District news alert, a two-hour delay due to winter weather could potentially affect the high school's final exam schedule on Wednesday.

The Saucon Valley School District is already preparing students and parents for the possibility of a weather-related delay Wednesday, according to an alert that was issued via email Tuesday afternoon. Specifically, the alert indicates that a two-hour delay on Wednesday could affect the final exam schedule for high school students. Snow is predicted to fall Tuesday night, with as much as 2 to 4 inches currently forecast for the Lehigh Valley. The following potential scenario was detailed in the district's alert: If there is a two-hour delay on Wednesday, Jan. 16: Period One exams are cancelled. 9:30 - 11:00: Period Two Exam 10:30 – 11:30: Lunch       11:30 – 1:00: Period 3 Exam 1:00 – 1:05: Student Break 1:05 – 2:35: Period 4 Exam Families …

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Winter Weather Advisory Issued for Saucon Valley

One to two inches of snow are possible Wednesday into Thursday along with gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service.

Winter Weather Outlook Fuzzy for Lehigh Valley

A national annual Winter Outlook says winter may be warmer than average in the west, but offers no clear trend for Pennsylvania

Here are two highlights from the annual Winter Outlook from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration: The winter outlook offers no clear trend for Pennsylvania or the Northeast. Forecasters with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center say a wavering El Niño, expected to have developed by now, makes this year’s winter outlook less certain than previous years.  “This is one of the most challenging outlooks we’ve produced in recent years because El Niño decided not to show up as expected,” said Mike Halpert, deputy director of NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. “In fact, it stalled out last month, leaving neutral conditions in place in the tropical Pacific.” When El Niño is present, warmer ocean water in the equatorial Pacific shifts the …

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Freezing Rain Advisory Issued for Sunday Night

The National Weather Service has issued an advisory for freezing rain for Northampton County. The advisory will be in effect from 7pm Sunday through 6am Monday.

Commuters and school students may want to wake up earlier than they normally do on Monday, in order to assess weather conditions. That's because the National Weather Service has issued an overnight Freezing Rain Advisory for Northampton and Lehigh counties, as well as other parts of northeastern Pennsylvania and northwestern New Jersey. The advisory will be in effect from 7pm Sunday to 6am Monday, and has been issued because of the possibility of freezing drizzle to occur. The weather service says in its statement that the drizzle could create hazardous travel conditions, although temperatures are expected to moderate Monday morning. By Monday afternoon temperatures are forecast to reach the mid-40s, which means that motorists may …

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Weekend Weather Predictions Call for 2-6 Inches of Snow, Sleet

New report puts accumulation predictions higher than original prediction.

It's time to get the snow boots out, folks.  According to Lehigh Valley Weather Patrol, the Lehigh Valley can expect between 2 and 6 inches of precipitation in the form of snow and sleet over the weekend. The snow is predicted to begin overnight tonight and continue through Saturday.  Weather Underground and Accuweather have similar predictions. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch, in effect until 7pm Saturday.  If a storm develops, it will be the first winter weather of the season, not including the October snowstorm that left the valley blanketed in over 6 inches of snow. Predictions have the snowstorm starting around midnight and continuing through Saturday morning, bringing "All snow north of Quakertown, (with …

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