"Forecasting the Weekend: Snowfall Totals and Storm Watches Across Pennsylvania"

The Lehigh Valley region is bracing for a significant snowstorm with varying impacts expected across the area. The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch for parts of the region, including Carbon and Monroe counties, where 8-12 inches of snow could accumulate, particularly in the Poconos. Lower elevations may see 3-4 inches with a mix of rain and snow due to higher temperatures. The storm is anticipated to start Saturday afternoon and continue through Sunday morning, with the heaviest snowfall expected Saturday evening. Another system with potential heavy rain and gusty winds is forecasted to follow mid-next week.