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Winter Weather Advisory: Snow and High Winds Hit PA

12/1/2025

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Summary

Story summary

A Winter Weather Advisory covers south-central Pennsylvania as wind chills reach the teens.
Snow is expected early Tuesday with 2–5 inches possible in most areas.
The rain–snow line will limit totals, with lower amounts in the southeast.
Sunday will bring a rain-snow mix, transitioning to rain and impacting travel.
Gusts to 40 mph could cause power outages as temperatures stay below average.

History

Historical Context

The Winter Storm of 1996, which struck the East Coast in January, dumped over 30 inches of snow in some areas and caused power outages for approximately 1.5 million customers. This storm, similar to the January 2016 blizzard, highlighted the increasing unpredictability of winter weather, prompting discussions on climate change and the need for improved infrastructure resilience in the face of extreme weather events.

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Story summary

A Winter Weather Advisory covers south-central Pennsylvania as wind chills reach the teens.
Snow is expected early Tuesday with 2–5 inches possible in most areas.
The rain–snow line will limit totals, with lower amounts in the southeast.
Sunday will bring a rain-snow mix, transitioning to rain and impacting travel.
Gusts to 40 mph could cause power outages as temperatures stay below average.

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