Carbon County Police and firewire

22/11/2024

How much snow have you received? Let us know in the comments with the location.

(Announcement)- To the people who like to laugh at our forecast, or think the totals were way to high. We explained exactly what was gonna happen and that’s what did happen. For most of you the forecast will be right on the money. And we will continue to provide storm tracking through the winter.

Snow will continue for the rest of the day, dry slots may set up where you might get breaks in precipitation. Snow will end late afternoon/ early evening. Snow may mix with rain in the lower elevations later in the day.

Additional accumulations

(Elevations 1200’+)- another 3-5 to fall throughout the day.

(Elevations 0-1200’)- another 2-4” will fall throughout the day.

Lake harmony and Albrightsville, kidder township are gonna see more banding, which means heavier snowfall rates which will bring u more snow. For these areas expect another 4-8” to fall throughout the day.

~Carbon County Police and Firewire

21/11/2024

Higher elevations are starting to stick, as expected. If you have pictures post them below with location👇.

Roads will become slick tonight…

21/11/2024

‼️Observation Thread‼️

What’s it doing at your location? I’m hearing reports of rain/snow in parts of carbon county.

Colder than expected temperatures for the elavations so far. Heavier precipitation will move in later this afternoon/ evening. Forecast stands!!

21/11/2024

‼️Final call‼️

Final call is below with expected totals by town/townships. Rain will end this morning sometime. Rain showers will spread across the area this afternoon, rain will intensify into the evening. Elevations 1500’+ will start to see the transition from Rain to snow afternoon/early evening. While the lower elevations will not see a transition until late evening. Snow will fall moderate to heavy at times through the night into Friday afternoon. 1-3”an hour at times in banding areas. I expect the best chance for banding is northeast Carbon.( Lake Harmony, Albrightsville, kidder township, penn forest). For these areas 12”+ inches are possible if banding sets up right. Snow will come to an end Friday evening between 5pm-8pm.

Winds will be gusting 25-40mph at times, plan for isolated power outages in the higher elevations due to heavy snow/ wind gust.

Snowfall totals by town:

Palmerton- C-3”
Bowmanstown- C-3”
Parryville- C-3”
Lower towamensing- C-3”
Franklin township- C-3”
Lehighton- C-3”
East Penn- C-3”
Mahoning Township- C-3”
Jim thorpe- 1-3” heights 2-5”
Summit hill- 3-6”
Lansford- 2-5”
Penn Forest- 4-8”
Albrightsville-5-10”
Lake Harmony- 6-12” localized 12”+ possible
Weatherly- 2-5”
Beaver meadows- 3-6”
Nesquehoning- 2-4”
Lake Hauto- 2-4”
Treskow- 3-6”

This is the first snow for the season, some roads will become slippery/ snow covered Thursday night into Friday afternoon in higher elevations. If you have to go out, take it slow.

This will be a heavy wet snow.

~Carbon County Police and Firewire

20/11/2024

‼️‼️Prepare for power outages ‼️‼️

Northeast Carbon, this includes Lake Harmony, Albrightsville, Penn Forest Township.
This area is the bullseye for heavy wet snowfall on top of heavy winds. Which can easily down power lines and trees. Snowfall amounts 5-10”with localized greater amounts. Wind gust 25-40mph. Snowfall rates of 1-2” per hour are possible in the heavy banding areas. Start your generators and snow blowers today. Roads will become snow covered late thursday night into Friday morning.

The rest of Carbon county will still likely see snow, it will just take longer for the changeover and also will take longer to stick. Maybe coating -3” for lower elavations. Roads should stay mainly wet, maybe alittle slushie Friday morning.

We will have a forecast out tomorrow morning for what to expect for each town. Expect for a rough morning commute Friday in elavations.

Winter storm watch for Carbon County is still in affect.

~Carbon County Police and Firewire

20/11/2024

Dist 14,15,40
Automatic fire alarm
128 w. Hazard st. School apartments. Summit hill
2326hrs

20/11/2024

Dist 4
Motor vehicle accident with injuries
82.3 north I476. Franklin township
2045hrs

19/11/2024

‼️‼️(Wednesday night- Friday night)‼️‼️

Wednesday early to late evening , rain will begin to spread across the area, heavy at times. Rain will continue into Thursday morning as temperatures start to slowly drop. This is a elevation dependent storm, below is forecast for each elavation. (Look at pinned post to see your elevation by town.)

Elevations (1600’+)

Rain will begin to change to rain/snow mix late Thursday morning/early afternoon before changing to all snow Thursday night. Thursday night snow will fall heavy at times throughout the night and into Friday afternoon. Roads may be snow covered Thursday night-Friday. Plowable snow very Likely. 5”+

Plan for power outages due to strong winds and heavy wet snow!!!

Elevations (1,000-1600’)

Rain will begin to change to rain/snow mix Thursday evening, before changing to all snow late Thursday night/early Friday morning. Snow will fall heavy at times into Friday afternoon. Some roads may become slushy/snow covered Thursday night into Friday afternoon. Likely chance for a plowable snowfall. 3”+

Plan for power outages due to strong winds and heavy wet snow!!!

Elevations below 1000”

Rain will begin to change to rain/snow mix late Thursday night/ early Friday morning. For some it may stay mixed, others it may change to a period of all snow for a few hours before ending Friday afternoon. Roads will be mainly wet, maybe a few slushy spots Friday morning. Snowfall totals? Coating- 3”. Chance for plowable snowfall=Low

I would imagine most schools will have virtual days Friday due to a messy commute for some Friday morning/ early afternoon Friday.

I expect winter storm watches/advisories to come out here today sometime.

~Carbon County Police and Firewire

18/11/2024

Dist 5,6
Possible dwelling fire
100 block of Jamestown st. Mahoning township.

13/11/2024

11/11/2024

District 13,14,15 for panther valley RIT
Commercial Structure fire
300 block Marian Ave, Rush Twsp
1756hrs

11/11/2024

District 15
PD- Requesting Ladder for forcible entry on 3rd floor window
100 Block W Patterson st
1215hrs

11/11/2024

Happy Veterans Day to all the men and women who served and who are currently serving. Thank you for your dedication and commitment to this great nation.

Thank you for your service!

~Carbon County Police and Firewire

09/11/2024

‼️Lansford Borough‼️

Veterans Day parade will be held in Lansford, November 10th around 1:45pm. Sponsored by The American Legion Post 123, Lansford PA.

No Parking list from the borough of Lansford is posted below.

Rain date is November 17th.

Plan ahead, so you don’t get ticketed or towed.

08/11/2024

Per- Lehigh township fire department

“The Gap Fire is 100% contained”

I would like to say, Great job done by all the fire departments that assisted, DCNR and all the people/restaurants donating. The community all came together whether you were up on that mountain, assisting any way you could or donating. Thank you!

07/11/2024

‼️‼️RAIN‼️‼️

There is a chance for rain Sunday into Sunday night. Let’s pray we get this much needed rain!

Red Flag warning is still in affect for the area, which means high risk of fire spread due to the dry area/lack of rain.

Carbon county is still in a burn ban, NO OPEN FLAMES.

07/11/2024

Dist 4,12
Motor vehicle accident with entrapment and fire
83.2 north bound on the turnpike. Penn Forest township
2050hrs
Per 401 on scene fully involved with entrapment.
2055hrs
Per 401 calling for a county official
2105hrs

07/11/2024

‼️Lansford Borough‼️

Veterans Day parade will be held in Lansford, November 10th around 1:45pm. Sponsored by The American Legion Post 123, Lansford PA.

No Parking list from the borough of Lansford is posted below.

Rain date is November 17th

Plan ahead, so you don’t get ticketed or towed.