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How Much Snow Will Macungie Get? [Update]
We're braced for the winter storm, but it has been downgraded even though it's getting a little slippery out there.
A major winter storm predicted to hit the Northeast and New England today into Saturday and Macungie, Lower Mac and Alburtis could get six to 10 inches of snow, according to the National Weather Service.
The worst of the storm will hit tonight with heavy blowing snow expected.
- Tonight: Snow, mainly before 5 a.m., could be heavy at times with up to 10 inches possible. Low around 26.
The National Weather Service says:
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"As much as one to two feet of snow is forecast from the New York City metro area to Maine, with localized heavier amounts possible. This, in addition to wind gusts as high as 60-75 mph will create significant impacts to transportation and power. Coastal flooding is also possible from Boston northward."
WFMZ is also forecasting three or more inches of snow for Bethlehem and areas east and northeast of the city including northern Northampton County and the Slate Belt. A foot or more of snow will probably fall in the Poconos to the delight of ski resorts and skiers.
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The entire Lehigh Valley is under a winter storm warning.
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