FOR FRIDAY 1/18/24

Definitely had a learning moment with the loss due to delays called for Wednesday.  I was far too confident that the roads would get cleared.  It was too cold for that.

For Friday, predictions are fairly solid and uniform for 1-3 inches in Lancaster County.  Some, citing a potential inverted trough, are saying we could get 4-6.   Seems unlikely we’ll get no snow. Looking back at the week, the snow fell on the roads, and since they were very cold and the snow was the light and fluffy kind, it was difficult for plows to get that last half-inch off the road, leaving it very slippery, even after the snow stopped.  In order to not have a closing, this would have to drastically underperform, calls would have to wait until morning to see if it’s snowing, and superintendents would have to risk very slippery roads.  I’m convinced we will have a SNOW DAY CANCELLATION FRIDAY. 

For 1/17/24

Wondering where I picked to go for the eclipse?  Go play The Drew Carey Show theme song.

Roads should have plenty of time to be plowed and salted.   That being said, watch out for black ice in the morning commute, as temps will drop to 14, given the clear skies, and refreeze any snow that had melted before.  Otherwise, really no threat for Wednesday morning, so I'm predicting NO DELAY WEDNESDAY.

1st Snow Threat of 2024

 Ok, 

I've been (not retired, Urban!) focused on finding a place for the eclipse in April, so I apologize for the tardiness of this prediction.  

50/50 shot between delay and closing.  DEFINITELY  at least a delay.  If this were all dumped overnight, I'd guarantee JUST a delay, however it will continue snowing into the morning, which makes me think closing.  But...it will be light. 

Overall, I'm going to call CLOSING ON TUESDAY.   It will be a game-time decision, but I'm leaning toward closing because it'll still be snowing, the roads will be cold, and we'll still be in a winter weather advisory. 

Then, likely a no-delay on Wednesday.