Winter Storm to Impact Pennsylvania on Monday: Snowfall Predictions and Travel Restrictions

Here’s what to know and what areas might be impacted.

A winter storm is set to hit Pennsylvania on Monday, forecasters say.

According to the National Weather Service, up to 8 inches of snow accumulation is possible in southern parts of the state.

🚨MONDAY WEATHER WARN DAY🚨 Snow will get more consistent and steadier through Monday morning and continue through the afternoon before tapering off during the afternoon.https://t.co/WusMdXQogM

— CBS 21 News (@CBS21NEWS) January 5, 2025

In Chambersburg, 2 to 8 inches of snow are currently expected. York is expected to see 2 to 7 inches of snow. 

Harrisburg is expected to see slightly less, with under 6 inches of snow predicted. Lancaster, Mount Union, Altoona, and Johnstown are expecting 1 to 6 inches of snow.

Bedford and Somerset are expected to receive the most snowfall, with 3 to 8 inches expected heading into Monday’s storm. 

Timing has not changed. Snow begins south of Pittsburgh later tonight, and north of PGH early tomorrow morning. Heaviest snow is expected overnight through mid-morning Monday, with moderate snow quickly ending from North to South. Snow will linger longest in the Allegheny Mtns. pic.twitter.com/2NjeNgD9zj

— NWS Pittsburgh (@NWSPittsburgh) January 5, 2025

Less than 4 inches is the current prediction for State College, Selinsgrove, Pottsville, and Allentown. 

Snow will move into Central PA overnight and will continue into Monday afternoon. Below is a model representation of what radar may look like as the storm moves through . #PAwx pic.twitter.com/GMSXUWUtcJ

— NWS State College (@NWSStateCollege) January 5, 2025

Forecasters have warned that total snowfall could increase or decrease on the upper and lower ends of the storm depending on Monday’s weather pattern. 

PennDOT has released vehicle restrictions that will be in place from Sunday night to Monday night this week. I-81, I-83, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike are among the highways with restrictions. 

The Commonwealth will have more than 600 equipment operators, safety patrol personnel, and traffic operators on call. 

The National Weather Service is recommending checking the forecast frequently heading into Monday. It has said that no ice or sleet is currently expected as part of the storm.