‘Clipper system’ moving in, 1-3″ of snow expected Friday into Saturday

The National Weather Service is predicting 1-3″ of snow beginning Friday night into Saturday, preceded by a “clipper system” which may bring rain, snow, and heavy wind gusts Thursday night.

“Good morning! Today will be generally dry, but a weak clipper system will pass tonight, bringing a few rain and snow showers and some strong gusty winds,” the Service posted today. “After a brief lull later Friday, another low pressure likely brings accumulating snow to the region for Friday night.”


Accuweather’s forecast for Glenside includes 1-3″ of snow for Friday and cautions slippery roads.

The National Weather Service’s extended forecast is as follows:

This Afternoon

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. South wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers between 8pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 30. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 40. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Friday Night

Snow, mainly after 1am. Low around 29. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Saturday

A chance of snow, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. West wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 39. Breezy.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

Washington’s Birthday

Sunny, with a high near 43.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 50.

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