Pennsylvania
Compact Storm to Bring Snow to Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York
A compact storm will bring some snow to portions of Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York later Sunday into Monday. Snowfall amounts will generally be a light 1-2″ but there could be some isolated pockets of 3-4″ amounts, especially near I-195 in New Jersey.
Low pressure currently over the Southern Plains will track east along the Gulf Coast states tonight through Sunday. A warm front will develop out ahead of this low, and on this warm front, overrunning precipitation will push into parts of the Mid Atlantic, specifically the Delmarva, extreme southern New Jersey, and the Delaware Valley late Sunday afternoon. Temperatures will be warm enough for precipitation to fall as plain rain at the start.
On Sunday night, low pressure will track into the Southeastern U.S. and then move north into the Mid-Atlantic. It appears the storm track will take the system off of the North Carolina coast near Cape Hatteras late Sunday night and track it east-north-east out to sea on Monday.
Late Sunday night towards Monday morning, rain falling over southern Pennsylvania and New Jersey will change to snow. With cold air in place north of there, all precipitation should fall as snow. A widespread 1-2″ of snow is expected across eastern Pennsylvania, the northern half of New Jersey, southeastern New York including New York City and Long Island, and southwestern Connecticut.
It is possible just enough moisture and just enough cold air will mingle over portions of east-central Pennsylvania and central New Jersey to create isolated pockets of 3-4″ of snow. While possible, this type of heavier snow would be an outlier and would not be the rule with this system.
No advisories have been issued yet, but the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey says a Winter Weather Advisory may be needed for portions of New Jersey Sunday night and Monday morning should these light snow amounts verify.
The compact storm system will exit the coast Monday helping set the stage for a dramatic warm-up for the Mid Atlantic. High pressure will builds into the Eastern Seaboard on Monday, then will establish itself offshore Tuesday through Wednesday. In this type of configuration, a return flow will sets up at the surface while a zonal flow sets up aloft. This allows for warm air advection to develop, and temperatures will finally push to above normal levels.
Although relatively warm for this time of the year, it will also remain cloudy. The temperatures should allow for some of the abundant snowpack to start to melt, but it may not melt as much as it could due to the cloudy skies.
Hersheypark in Pennsylvaniacould be forced to close this summer amid a dispute between the site’s operators and union employees, according to a report.
The amusement park is scheduled to open seven days a week starting May 21 in a shift from its weekend-only operation before the summer, despite a looming vote among employees about whether to go on strike.
Over 200 union maintenance employees at Hersheypark, The Hotel Hershey and Giant Center rejected a contract offer from Hershey Entertainment & Resorts on May 7, according to Inside the Magic. The park’s operators described the proposal as their “last, best and final” offer.
Over a three-day period this week, employees will vote on whether to strike after rejecting the offer, which is the third from the park’s operators. A strike could close the park just in time for the start of the busy summer season when families head on vacation.
The list of employees considering going on strike includes ride mechanics, electricians, plumbers, welders, painters, machinists, utilities technicians, carpenters, garage auto mechanics and sign artists.
In mid-March, the union and Hershey Entertainment & Resorts agreed to extend a former contract for 60 days to allow for continued negotiations.
According to Inside the Magic, union workers are seeking fair wage increases, more affordable care plans and higher pay premiums for less-desirable shifts. The union has also said that it will reject new contract offers that lower professional standards, devalue skilled trades or open the door to lower wages in maintenance roles in the future.
The Independent has contacted Hershey Entertainment & Resorts for comment about the possible strike.
Hersheypark, located 15 miles east of Harrisburg, is the largest amusement park in Pennsylvania. Founded in 1906, the 121-acre site boasts more than 70 rides, a water park with 17 water attractions and an 11-acre North American Wildlife Park, according to Hersheypark’s website.
It’s named for and themed in conjunction with the popular candy company.
However, a different park in the Keystone State was named as the top amusement park in the U.S. on TripAdvisor’s Best of the Best list.
It was Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, 42 miles north-northeast of Harrisburg, that topped the list. In doing so, the little-known park was ranked higher than Dollywood, Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Universal Islands of Adventure that also made the top 5.
“It’s got it all: roller coasters, kid-friendly rides (bumper cars, a haunted mansion), swimming, camping, a mining museum, and even a championship 18-hole golf course,” TripAdvisor wrote. “The accommodating staff, clean facilities, and fun attractions make for a memorable family-friendly visit.”
Knoebels is the U.S.’s largest free-admission park, although tickets for individual rides cost a fee.
Pennsylvania
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NEW CASTLE, Pa. (MyValleyTributes) – Charles “Yami” Frederick Jamison, age 83, of New Castle, Pennsylvania, formerly of Warren, Ohio, passed away, surrounded by his family, on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Haven Convalescent Home.
Mr. Jamison was born December 2, 1942, in New Castle, a son of the late Charles N. and Anna (Callihan) Jamison and was a 1960 graduate of New Castle High School.
Charles worked as an order checker clerk for Packard Electric Company, Warren, Ohio, for 31 years, until his retirement in 1999.
A proud veteran, he served his country in the United States Navy.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Church, Warren, Ohio and also attended Mass at Holy Spirit Parish – St. Mary’s Church.
Charles spent his free time hunting and playing Euchre.
He is survived by his four sisters, Margaret I. Klann, Mary E. DeMarco and Catherine “Kay” A. Houk (Robert), all of New Castle and Susan J. Olson (Donald), Winfield, Illinois; his brother, Richard Jamison (Linda) of New Castle; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the City Rescue Mission, 319 S. Croton Ave., New Castle, PA, 16101, and the Salvation Army, 240 W. Grant St., New Castle, PA, 16101.
The family would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to the Haven Convalescent Home for the care and support that Charles received over the years.
Calling Hours will be from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 111 W. Falls St., New Castle.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on 10:30 a.m., Wednesday May 13, 2026, in Holy Spirit Parish – St. Mary’s Church, 124 N. Beaver St., New Castle, with Rev. Aaron Kriss, as celebrant.
Interment: Castleview Memorial Gardens, Neshannock Twp.
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