The National Weather Service recorded 3" of snow at Lehigh Valley International Airport by 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, where school closures opened up a world of opportunity for some kids who wanted to get outside and do some sledding.
Snow and freezing temperatures brought slick roads and travel disruptions to the Lehigh Valley, with the coldest days of the winter expected after the storm.
Several districts announced they would be closed Tuesday because of the weather forecast, which calls for 4 to 6 inches of snow in the Lehigh Valley.
The Lehigh Valley is under a winter weather advisory, and forecasters say every snowflake that falls will stick easily as the coldest air of the season moves in.
Snow squalls cause dangerous travel conditions and can be blinding for motorists, according to the National Weather Service. The Lehigh Valley is at highest risk from mid-morning into the afternoon.