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Sunday night brought the first widespread measurable rain since late September. But with only around a quarter of an inch...it's hardly enough. We'd have to see this much rain 40 more times over the next 40 nights to dig out of our 10"+ rainfall deficit since late August.

Unfortunately...our rainfall chances are scarce for the next 7 days. Maybe a few scattered showers Thursday...but little to no measurable rain expected through the first half of next week. Drought will continue to worsen.

While last night's rain did briefly knock the dry fuels/brush down today...low humidity and gusty winds will lead to high fire danger as soon as Tuesday. Brisk winds likely return Fri/Sat...with no additional rain in sight.

Latest drought monitor: expansion of extreme drought (red) for more of South Jersey. Severe drought (orange) grows to cover all of Poconos and North Jersey. No appreciable rain unfortunately until later next week at the earliest.

Nice little lake effect snow shower has survived the trip across Pennsylvania into Schuylkill County and over Blue Mountain into Northwest Lehigh. Quick coating to 1/2” possible in a heavier burst of snow.

Snow squall warnings extended south through the Northern Lehigh Valley, the Slate Belt, and neighboring NW NJ. Localized bursts of snow for parts (but not everyone) in the warning area. If traveling and you encounter a squall, reduce speed and expect low visibility.

Low visibility and quick coatings with these squalls as they come through the Poconos near I-80/I-380.

Drone shot of incoming severe warned snow squall

Line of snow showers with embedded squalls now in southern Poconos and coming over Blue Mountain into Northern Lehigh Valley and Slate Belt. Quick coating to an inch, brisk winds, and reduced visibility in any locally heavier squall. Use caution on your evening commute.

Impacted roads with squalls right now: I-476...Northeast Extension between Lehigh Valley and Jim Thorpe. Route 209 through Monroe County. Northern end of Route 33 through Slate Belt. Squalls sinking south towards I-78/22 corridor after 5pm...if they hold together.

Snow squall warnings extended south to cover all of the Lehigh Valley into Upper Bucks County as well as neighboring Warren/Hunterdon in NW NJ. Snow showers for many...squalls for some in this area with burst of heavy snow and wind.

Dense fog advisories overnight for much of eastern PA. Visibility locally 1/4 mile or less across much of the advisory area. Use caution and reduce speed if traveling through Tuesday morning.