3-day snowfall could dump as much as 14 inches on south-central Pennsylvania

Residents in south-central Pennsylvania might find themselves waking up Monday to 4-9 inches of snow in the midst of a winter storm warning, according to several weather sources. 

What began as a gentle cascade of snow on Sunday morning, with an average of 1-3 inches, could speed up overnight, adding another 3-6 inches by Monday morning, according to AccuWeather.

That forecast applies to counties such as York, Adams, Franklin and Lebanon.

On the National Weather Service's website, information on a winter storm warning — beginning at 10 a.m. Sunday thpugh 5 a.m. Tuesday — was posted.

"Heavy snow expected," the warning states. "Total snow accumulations of 8 to 14 inches, with the highest amounts north and east of Harrisburg ... The snow could become heavier on Monday and potentially mix with ice from Harrisburg southward."

Late Sunday morning, PennDOT issued a news release announcing the storm had triggered a temporary reduction in the speed limit on interstates and other state routes in the central region of Pennsylvania.

"PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph," the release states.

Many municipalities in south-central Pennsylvania issued news releases, advising residents that vehicles must be removed from snow emergency routes or they could possibly be ticketed and towed.

Ted Czech is a multi-platform crime/emergency journalist with The York Daily Record. He can be reached at tczech@ydr.com, at 717-771-2033 or on Twitter at @TedCzechYDR