A major winter storm will continue to affect the region into early Sunday.
Strengthening low pressure will slide by just to our South and East today and tonight bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and blizzard conditions to much of our area.
Winter Storm Warning remains in effect until 6 AM EST Sunday.
- Hazard types: Heavy snow, sleet and very strong winds.
- Snow accumulations: 12 to 18 inches, with 8 to 12 inches along the coast.
- Timing: Heavy snow will mix with and then change to sleet and rain for a time on Saturday, especially along the coast. Then change quickly back to snow toward evening. Snow is expected to taper off by early Sunday morning.
- Winds: northeast 30 to 40 mph with gusts over 60 mph.
- Temperatures: in the 30s inland and in the low 40s near the coast.
- Impacts: The combination of sleet and rain on top of the wet snow will make it very difficult to shovel, especially for those with physical ailments. Snow will cling to wires and trees leading to power outages. Roads could be very hazardous in some areas.
Severe Ice Storm
Widespread power outages, possibly for an extended time. Many downed trees, and impassable roads expected.
Half Inch to an Inch
... Blizzard Warning remains in effect until 6 am EST Sunday...
* hazard types... heavy snow... gusty winds and blowing snow
resulting in times of blizzard conditions.
* Snow accumulations... 18 to 24 inches... with up to 30 inches
possible in western Chester County.
* Timing... snow will continue heavy at times today before
tapering off tonight and early Sunday morning. The strongest
winds and greatest potential for blizzard conditions will
occur through this afternoon.
* Impacts... the combination of heavy snowfall and strong winds
will produce whiteout conditions and extremely dangerous
travel. The snow should become more wet for a time today...
especially closer to the coast. Shoveling of heavy wet snow
will be problematic for those with physical ailments. Snow
will cling to wires and trees which could cause numerous power
outages. Roads will be impassable due to increasing snowfall
rates of 1 to 3 inches per hour at times in heavier bands.
* Winds... north 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.
* Visibilities... one quarter mile or less at times.
* Temperatures... in the mid 20s to around 30.
Precautionary/preparedness actions...
A Blizzard Warning means severe winter weather conditions are
expected or occurring. Falling and blowing snow with strong winds
and poor visibilities are likely. This will lead to whiteout
conditions... making travel extremely dangerous. Avoid travel if
at all possible. If you absolutely must travel... have a winter
survival kit with you. If you get stranded... stay with your
vehicle.
Snowfall accumulation forecast maps for the latest event are
available online at
www.Weather.Gov/phi/winter
29F (-2C), Feels like 17F (-8 C)
Snow predicted for the next 15 hours changing to rain.
Yucky!