While the worst of Winter Storm Stella has left the region, the Wyoming Valley could get a little more snow over the next few days.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for Luzerne and Lackawanna counties until 8 tonight.
Lingering, blowing snow is expected to create very poor travel conditions, as roads will be snow-covered and slippery. Winds could also gust as high as 35 mph, which could produce wind chills capable of causing frostbite.
A winter weather advisory means that periods of snow, along with significant blowing and drifting, will cause travel difficulties.
The forecast
The National Weather Service indicated it was 16 degrees as of 6:54 a.m. at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, and light snow was reported.
Snow showers are likely between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. today, along with areas of blowing snow due to the wind. Around an inch of snow is expected, and winds could gust as high as 26 miles per hour. Today’s high will be near 23.
Mostly cloudy skies are expected tonight, along with a 30 percent chance of snow showers before 10 p.m. Less than half an inch of snow is expected, and winds could gust as high as 25 mph. The low will be around 15.
Partly sunny skies will return to the region Thursday, along with a slight chance of snow showers before 10 a.m. The high will be near 31.
Partly cloudy skies will follow into Thursday night, with a low around 16.
Friday will bring mostly sunny skies to round out the week, along with a slight chance of snow showers after 2 p.m. The high will be near 36.
Snow is likely into Friday night, but no precipitation amount has been predicted. The low will be around 30.
Be sure to check out the Times Leader’s weather page for up-to-date forecast information and radar!
