Autumn snow dumps nearly a foot in Poconos, as hunting calendar heats up

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A Pennsylvania hunter scans a snowy scene. Snow can make it all the better for hunters to spot game moving through the woods, though there are some safety recommendations to keep in mind while driving and remaining afield for the day. Laura Mathews File Photo | The Patriot-News/pennlive.com

Autumn snow Thursday into Friday made for treacherous travel north and northwest of the Lehigh Valley, with two fatal crashes in the Pocono Mountains suspected to be related to the weather.

For Pennsylvania hunters heading out for the start of firearms season for black bear on Saturday, the snow could make it all the better to spot game moving through the woods.

Snowfall reports into the National Weather Service include 11.5 inches as of Friday morning at Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport and 9.4 inches at Mount Pocono, both in Monroe County, and 9.5 inches at Lake Harmony in Carbon County…

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