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Snow falls Saturday, Jan. 6, 2023, on Union Blvd. in Bethlehem. City trucks plowed the streets throughout the evening.  (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
Snow falls Saturday, Jan. 6, 2023, on Union Blvd. in Bethlehem. City trucks plowed the streets throughout the evening. (Rich Rolen/Special to The Morning Call)
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The Lehigh Valley could get some light snow Wednesday before high winds come to the area Thursday.

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, said less than an inch of snow is expected in the area Wednesday into Thursday. Between 2 and 3 inches of snow are possible in the Poconos.

Any snow showers should stop by Thursday morning, according to the weather service.

Forecasters said there could be high winds throughout the day Thursday. Winds of 20 to 30 mph, with gusts between 40 to 50 mph, are expected. A wind advisory goes into effect at 6 a.m. Thursday.

Tree damage and isolated power outages are possible, according to the weather service.

Outside of Wednesday into Thursday, the next few days should be clear with temperatures in the 30s. Rain is possible Monday.

Here is the extended forecast from the National Weather Service:

Thursday: A chance of snow showers, mainly before 9 a.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 36. Windy, with a west wind 20 to 30 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34. Breezy, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph.

Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46.

Monday: Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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