Monday, December 30, 2013
Attention Pine Grove Area - 345 Exchange - 911 is down
Sunday Afternoon Fire in Minersville
The fire is said to have started in 524 but spread to the other homes on each side.
9 people were displaced in the fire, the homes were a double-block, 2 from one home, 4 from the other, the fire caused heavy damage to another home melting the siding.
No word has been what started the fire but they believe it started on the ground floor.
Fire crews from Minersville, Pottsville, Schuylkill Haven, Yorkville, and Llewellyn fought the blaze.
Sunday, December 29, 2013
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
Water Boil Advisory
Saturday, December 28, 2013
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
By: Monsoon Mike
A good dose of rain is in the cards for Sunday. Any threat for frozen precipitation should only be in areas near I-80 & at the tail end.
Cold air works in Monday and some snow showers are possible New Year's Eve. Our next storm potential is around Thursday & if it happened, it would be white & not wet. But right now the certainty of a Thursday snow event is only at about 35% (Monsoon Mike 2035)
Friday, December 27, 2013
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
Midday Weather Update -12/27/13
By: Monsoon Mike
Morning trends show Sunday "should" mainly be a rain event for MOST of the area despite last night's trend toward a slightly more wintry solution. I DO think, however, that Sunday could start as a touch of wintry mix north of I-78 and end as a wintry mix in the same locations, but the majority of the area will feature a cold rain for MOST of the storm. Until then, a slight warming trend through Saturday with slightly above average temperatures, so enjoy, because a big cold snap moves in around New Years' Eve!
Thursday, December 26, 2013
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
By: Monsoon Mike
This morning's snow "showers" were more than just "showers" in many parts of the county. A half inch to as much as two inches fell as some of the cold front-associated snow bands had more juice to them than many of us weather geeks were thinking.
I promise no more surprises for Friday or Saturday, although we could get some rain on Sunday as another storm passes to the east. Not looking to be in the frozen variety as temperatures should be above freezing for most of the weekend.
Then a good, at least several week dose of cold wintry weather looks to be on tap as we get into January.
Wednesday, December 25, 2013
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
Tuesday, December 24, 2013
Schuylkill County Christmas Weather Forecast
By: Monsoon Mike
Merry Christmas everyone!
Enjoy chilly, dry weather the next few days! I'll keep it at that since I'm swamped tonight with Christmas. I'm sure you'll understand. :)
I hope you and yours have a very happy and blessed day!
Monday, December 23, 2013
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
Sunday, December 22, 2013
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
Saturday, December 21, 2013
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
Saturday was one of those amazing temperature gradient days. Philadelphia soared to near 70 degrees breaking records. Meanwhile, here in Schuylkill, most areas were stuck in the 40's. I mentioned the possibility of this happening a couple of days ago. What happens is cool air can get stuck in the valleys and snow cover on the ground can keep temperatures some 20 to 30 degrees cooler.
Areas around Philadelphia will soar into the 70's once again on Sunday, but I think Skook will be protected from the craziest warmth once again. Still, I think 50s and 'perhaps' low 60s are possible for us which will be historical nonetheless.
Rain showers will be around more on Sunday which may turn into a regular rainfall for a few hours later. Cold air slowly works in Monday and it'll be nice and cold in time for Christmas Eve.
One outside possibility (just about 25% chance at this point) is for a weak system to form & bring us a light round of light snowfall Christmas Eve. Low possibility now but would be par for the course for what has been a crazy December of extremes.
Friday, December 20, 2013
Schuylkill County Weather Forecast
Crash in Blythe Twp. Near Schuylkill Mall
The driver and an infant who was also in the car taken to a local medical center.
The driver is to be cited for the crash.