12 Inches Of Snow Hit Parts Of PA, New Storm Coming: Latest Forecast

PENNSYLVANIA - A weekend coastal storm in Pennsylvania dropped as much as 12 inches of snow and in parts of the region, and forecasters say more precipitation is on the way.

The snowy spate from Saturday into Sunday morning was mostly seen in Monroe, Carbon, Franklin and Dauphin counties, with towns like Susquehanna, Lurgan Township and Harrisburg reporting over five inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service.

The highest snowfall total appears to have hit Stroudsburg, which received around 12 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service.

Other Pennsylvania towns reporting high snowfall totals Sunday include Jim Thorpe (11 inches), New Tripoli (7.5 inches) and Washington Township (9 inches), according to the National Weather Service.

Snow fanatics, don't fret: more winter weather is on the way, with a storm expected to hit the state Tuesday with up to four inches of rain, mass flooding and damaging winds that can cause power outages.

The storm is slated to reach the Keystone State Tuesday afternoon with snow turning into heavy downpours and winds from 20 to 35 mph, the National Weather Service said. A flood watch for the state will go into effect Tuesday afternoon, with the heaviest rain set to fall Tuesday night.

The latest storm will bring one and a half to 3 inches of rain to most areas, with four inches possible in the most affected areas, forecasters said. The storm will usher in a “heightened concern” for river flooding, with the greatest area of concern being west of Harrisburg.

“Heavy rain on top of already very saturated ground and rivers running higher, plus snow melt across the north could lead to widespread and significant flooding,” the National Weather Service said. “Higher rain fall rates could result in urban flooding and even some flash flooding.”

A high wind watch will also go into effect in the central Pennsylvania region Tuesday evening, with gusts up to 55 mph possible, the National Weather Service said.

“Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines,” the agency said. “Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.”

Here's the latest forecast, according to the National Weather Service:

Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

Monday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 26. Calm wind becoming southeast 5 to 8 mph after midnight.

Tuesday: A chance of snow before 10 a.m., then rain and snow between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., then rain after 2 p.m. The rain could be heavy at times. High near 46. Breezy, with a southeast wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.

Tuesday Night: Rain before 1 a.m., then showers likely after 1 a.m. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 40. Breezy, with a southeast wind 14 to 24 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 43 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 43. Breezy, with a southwest wind 11 to 16 mph increasing to 19 to 24 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 34 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 29. Breezy.