Forecasters call for light snow today, more coming next week

The National Weather Service is predicting a bit of snow and chillier temperatures in greater Glenside and surrounding areas beginning today.

“Periods of light snow will develop this afternoon/evening. Snowfall and dropping temperatures could lead to slippery travel during the evening commute,” the agency said in a post. “For the system Sunday night/Monday, an official snowfall map will be released by this evening.”


The NWS’ forecast for the week is below:

Today

A chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 38. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tonight

Snow likely, mainly before 7pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 25. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 32. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 21. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 33. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday Night

Snow likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 23. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Monday

Snow. High near 29. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday Night

A chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 20. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 29.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 27.

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