RALPH WILSON/Sun-Gazette Correspondent Sunday morning began with digging out for many after the first significant snowfall of the season moved through the region overnight.

After experiencing a winter wonderland over the weekend, the area will once again experience unsettled weather today with snow turning to rain, bringing along with it high winds and potential flooding.

“We’ll see precipitation, mainly in the form of snow move across the middle upper Susquehanna Valley starting right around just around daybreak and during the morning commute,” said Bill Gartner, meteorologist for the National Weather Service.

“The snow will mix with rain by late morning, and then we’re expecting it to change over to all rain during the afternoon hours and continue into tomorrow night. And the rain could be pretty heavy at times, with certainly some gusty winds tomorrow behind this storm.”

Winds will turn southeast as the day progresses, at 15 to 20 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 30 or 40 miles per hour, creating a risk for downed trees and power lines, as well as scattered power outages, before tapering off during the evening.

With the deluge of snow experienced across the area this weekend, the storm system carries the risk of flooding.

“Really, all of eastern PA could potentially see flooding,” Gartner said. Temperatures will rise, resulting in snow melt. And, with the rain starting today, any snow on the ground right now will be gone by later Wednesday, so it’s going to add to the widespread heavy rainfall we’re expecting.”

“We’re looking at one inch, maybe close to two inches of rain in a lot of places across the region, and that can lead to potential flash flooding during the afternoon tomorrow and when it’s raining heavily.”

“We’re looking at definite rises on local creeks and streams, and even on major rivers as well,” Gartner said. “Not only while it’s raining, but probably afterwards for several days, as well.”

Gartner advises everyone to stay aware of weather conditions, by checking their local forecasts online, by calling in to the weather service, or listening to NOAA weather radio.

For forecasted stages along creeks and streams, Gartner said local emergency management agencies are also a useful tool.

Gartner also stresses being observant when traveling during wintry weather as well as downpours.

“Watch out for any increases on the streams that people know are quick rising,” Gartner said. “But also, just travel safely tomorrow morning during the snow, and then heavy rain tomorrow.”

“As always, we say ‘Turn Around, Don’t Drown.’ Don’t assume that roadways are there ahead of you. Any fast moving water can easily move a small vehicle, so be careful driving,” he said.

The area remains under a wind advisory until 2 a.m. Wednesday and a flood watch until 1 p.m. Wednesday.

Looking ahead, Gartner sees more seasonal temperatures just around the corner.

“There’s another weather system coming our way for the weekend, and that looks similar, starting out as snow and then changing over to rain,” Gartner said. “Behind that system, on Sunday into next week there’s actually a pretty good cool down with temperatures back down below freezing for daytime highs.”