The National Weather Service is predicting a potential first snow dusting in greater Glenside, coupled with strong winds beginning tonight into Thursday, December 5.

From their post:

Not much change to the forecast for tonight through Thursday. Some snow showers may result in some light accumulation and a slippery commute for Thursday morning. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the entire area on Thursday for wind gusts of 40-55 mph. Tree damage and isolated power outages are possible. Take the time today to secure any lose outdoor items such as trash cans, holiday decorations, patio furniture, etc.

On Monday, Montgomery County officials declared an extension of the Code Blue Cold Weather Emergency until December 8.

Their forecast for the week:

This Afternoon

Partly sunny, with a high near 40. South wind around 15 mph.

Tonight

A chance of snow showers after midnight, mixing with rain after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 36. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.

Thursday

A chance of snow showers, mainly before 9am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 50 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 26. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 23.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 26.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 47.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

Monday

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday

A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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