GRAPHIC PROVIDED This weather graphic, provided by Accuweather, shows the projected snowfall in Pennsylvania and its border states.

LOCK HAVEN — Following a severe winter storm that paralyzed central Pennsylvania on Friday, forecasters say residents should prepare for up to three inches of snow Sunday night into Monday, which could make Monday morning travel hazardous.

AccuWeather’s latest projections indicate that the Lock Haven area should anticipate one to two inches of snow accumulating primarily between 4 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Jan. 6.

Bellefonte, meanwhile, is expected to see slightly higher accumulations during the same time frame, ranging from one to three inches of snow.

“We are going to be in the northern fringes of the storm, so we aren’t expecting a whole lot,” said AccuWeather Senior Meteorologist Tom Kines.

Kines cautioned that snowfall amounts will increase the further south you travel, with up to half a foot expected near the Maryland border, while Pennsylvania’s northernmost counties are likely to see little to no accumulation.

Snow is expected to begin accumulating late Sunday into early Monday, with most of the accumulation occurring Monday morning, which Kines noted will likely affect morning commuters.

Fortunately, the storm is not expected to be accompanied by serious ice, sleet or freezing rain. However, the ongoing Arctic cold front is expected to keep temperatures below freezing throughout the week, with lows potentially dropping into the teens and wind chills pushing “real feel” temperatures into the single digits.

Monday’s storm comes on the heels of a largely unexpected series of snow squalls that resulted in dangerous whiteout conditions and significant traffic delays on local highways caused by icy roadways

In Lock Haven, Bellefonte Avenue, High Street and West Bald Eagle Street were all temporarily closed due to the poor road conditions.

According to Centre County 9-1-1, several first responders were out around the county addressing multiple traffic-related incidents caused by the snowy and icy conditions.

Multiple accidents were reported on Interstate-80, Pa Route 64 and Route 220, several of which included multiple vehicle pileups.

“When it is snowing at that fast of a rate, despite the best efforts of road crews, it is difficult to keep up with the accumulation and keep roads clear of snow.  We’ve seen similar situations in the past catch people off guard who aren’t prepared for the impacts leading to ‘highway chaos’ including multiple-vehicle pile ups and traffic jams, which have resulted in major interstates being shut down for hours,” cautioned AccuWeather Chief Meteorologist Jonathan Porter about the upcoming storm.

Conditions can deteriorate rapidly in winter weather situations, so anyone traveling Monday should be prepared for snow or ice covered roads. Experts advise drivers to slow down and allow extra time to reach their destination.

In a social media post issued on Saturday, the PA Emergency Management Agency urged those impacted by the storm to “Stay safe by paying attention to changing forecasts, keeping phones charged and checking road conditions before travel.”