Montgomery County officials have declared an extension of the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency based on a review of forecasts from the National Weather Service.

The Code Blue originally issued on Thursday, November 28 at 9:00pm and ending on Tuesday, December 3 at 9:00pm will be extended to Sunday, December 8 at 9:00am.

During this time, either the temperature or the wind chill is expected to be at or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit for two or more hours. A Code Blue is declared in Montgomery County when winter conditions pose a threat of serious harm or death to individuals without shelter.

Residents of Montgomery County who need emergency shelter during a Code Blue can call the Your Way Home Call Center at 610.278.3522.

The National Weather Service’s forecast for greater Glenside this week is below:

Today

Mostly sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 24. West wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 22. West wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

Wednesday Night

A chance of rain and snow showers before 1am, then a chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday

A chance of rain and snow showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Breezy.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 35.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 37.

Saturday Night

A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 41.

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