March Comes in Like a Lion...

The old saying "March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb" is looking to be true this year, so far as yet another winter storm moves through the Northeast today and the Central United States last night and early this morning. Most area schools started dismissing students early today in anticipation for the wintry mix, with most students being home by 12pm. (With a few exceptions of course). Snow started to fall around 1pm today, but that didn't last long. After a few hours and a dusting of snow here in Wilkes Barre, Pa. the sleet began to fall hard and wind picked up, making it brutal outside.

Currently, in the Wilkes Barre/Scranton area, sleet is still falling and the temperature is 24 degrees. Roads and sidewalks are covered and slick due to sleet and snow accumulations and the NWS has issued a special weather statement for the area. If driving isn't a must tonight, please stay inside as travel conditions can become very treacherous, due to this wintry mix.

Sleet and freezing rain will continue for most of the afternoon and evening hours, then become spotty around midnight. The Wilkes Barre are can expect 1-3 inches and a light coating of ice from this early March storm. There is a possibility for some minor tree damage and power outages due to ice accumulations. Temperatures should rise into the low 30s by Wednesday morning.

Current conditions in Wilkes Barre, Pa. A dusting of snow
is on the ground, covered with sleet accumulations. I almost
slipped on my porch taking this photo! Please be careful if you
must travel this evening and tonight.