Early Morning Crash in Schuylkill Township

From www.TamaquaArea.com 

 Emergency crews were called to the area around 116 Old Route 209 in Schuylkill Township after the driver of a passing garbage truck spotted a car into a tree about 5:30 AM today (Dec. 11, 2013). From the scratches in the road, the vehicle appeared to lose control about 100 feet to the east of the impact. Area fire departments and ambulance crews responded. State Police also responded and are investigating.

The driver of the vehicle was not at the scene.

Officers Seize 17 Poodles from Quakake Home

Poodles being cared for at the Hillside SPCA
(Pic from Hillside SPCA FB Page)

WNEP reported this evening about a hoarding situation in Quakake where a woman had 17 poodles in her home.

The dogs are now in the hands of the Hillside SPCA.

Below is the article from WNEP.
http://wnep.com/2013/12/10/officers-seize-17-poodles-in-schuylkill-county/

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast

By Monsoon Mike

My forecast played out correctly today with Skook getting a small accumulation of an inch or so while areas to our south (Berks County, etc.) saw more on the order of 2 to 4 inches. 

Next thing to be cautious of is FLASH FREEZE of any untreated surfaces tonight. Even if your neck of the woods was spared the heaviest snows, any untreated moisture on the ground will become a nice round of black ice later. Watch for this especially on bridges and overpasses and don't go cruising along at 55 because the road "looks clear." Two seconds later, you could be on black ice. 

Then get ready for a little break. Well break "precipitation wise." For sure not temperature wise. Temperatures will struggle to get out of the 20s the next few days. Heck, by Thursday, temps may not make it out of the teens across most of Skook! You know what that also means ... nights in the single digits in many spots. 

Despite that, the next few days will feature sunshine so it'll at least "LOOK" nice. But don't put those shovels and ice melt away just yet. *cues Dragnet theme for you old-TV fans out there* Saturday is our next storm .......

13 Year Old Girl Dies In Fire In Shamokin

Photo From Firewire Northumberland County

The News Item is now reporting that a 13 year old girl died in a fire in Shamokin this morning.

It is being reported that the girl was trapped on the third floor.

Crews were called to 5 S. Rock Street, Shamokin around 11am this morning and the fire spread to to 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 S. Rock Street as well.  Some of the homes were vacant, but 1, 5, and 7 were all occupied.

We'll provide more information as it comes in.

Morning Fire in Shamokin

Image from Firewire Northumberland County

Our neighbors to the west this morning are currently fighting a blaze on S. Rock St. in Shamokin.  Crews were called to the scene around 11am this morning and the fire has now spread to the entire block.

The News Item is reporting that there were initial scanner reports of a 12 year old trapped in one of the attics.

We'll provide more information as it comes in.

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Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings For 12/10/13

Schuylkill County School Delays and Closings For 12/10/13

Blue Mountain - MS and HS Dismiss at 11, Elem at 11:35

Gillingham Charter School - Early Dismissal (no time given)

Mahanoy Area - Elementary Closed - Middle/High School Dismiss at 8:30

Marian Catholic - Dismiss at 10:30

McCanns School of Business/Pottsville - Day Classes Cancelled

Nativity BVM - Dismiss at 9

North Schuylkill - Elementary CLOSED, High School Dismiss at 10:00

Panther Valley - Closed

Schuylkill Haven - Dismiss at 9:00

St. Ambrose/Schuylkill Haven - Early Dismissal, No Lunch

Tamaqua Area - Elementary CLOSED, Middle/High Scholl Dismiss at 10:30

Trinity Academy - Closed

St. Jerome Regional/Tamaqua - Closed

Schuylkill County Weather Forecast

By: Monsoon Mike

Make sure you like my 'Monsoon Mike's Weather Headquarters' fan page for the most up-to-date updates.

We have another storm on our hands for tomorrow. Once again, it looks like Schuylkill is spared the worst as the crux of the storm slides to the south. That being said, it is plenty cold so anything that falls should be in the form of snow. A general 1 to 2, maybe 3 if the storm overperforms is likely on Tuesday beginning mid-morning and ending mid-afternoon. A rather quick hitter. Nevertheless, expect tricky travel especially for your Tuesday Afternoon commute.

Then we finally get a break of sorts mid-week as long as you don't mind some serious cold with temperatures stuck in the 20s and nights flirting with the single digits.

Next precipitation chance comes this weekend.