Montco issues ‘Code Blue’ weather emergency from Dec 11-15

The Montgomery County Commissioners have declared a “Code Blue” cold weather emergency beginning Wednesday, December 11 at 9:00pm and ending on Sunday, December 15 at 9:00am.

During this period, the temperature or the wind chill is expected to be at or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit for two or more hours.

The county declares a Code Blue when winter conditions threaten 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 the week in greater Glenside is below:

Today

Rain and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 63. Breezy, with a south wind 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Tonight

Rain, mainly before 9pm. Low around 31. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 36. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 20. West wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 35. West wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 40.

Saturday Night

A chance of snow after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Sunday

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Sunday Night

Rain likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Monday Night

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Tuesday

A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

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