Key Highlights
- A First Alert is in effect as a winter storm brings several inches of snow across the Philadelphia region.
- Heavy bands of snow are expected by 1 a.m. Sunday, with five inches or more possible in some neighborhoods.
- Crews throughout the region have been preparing ahead of the storm and urging residents to stay home if they can.
- The timeline for the snowfall includes rain transitioning into snow starting at 9 p.m. Saturday night.
Winter Storm Brings Snow Across Philadelphia Region
A First Alert is currently in effect as a winter storm moves through the Philadelphia region, bringing several inches of snow to areas including the city, South Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania suburbs. This advisory remains active from Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Forecast Details and Timeline
The weather system is expected to bring rain initially, which will transition into snow by 9 p.m. on Saturday evening. NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Justin Godynick reports that heavier bands of snow are anticipated between midnight and 1 a.m. Sunday, with some neighborhoods along Interstate 95 seeing up to six inches.
A general one to five inches is expected for most areas, but specific locations may see more. The whole system is forecasted to wind down by around 8 a.m. on Sunday morning as temperatures begin to drop into the 20s.
Preparation and Safety Tips
Crews throughout the region have been preparing in advance of the storm, with many urging residents to stay home if possible during the weekend snowfall. NBC10’s Kelsey Kushner highlights that this advice is especially important as any remnants of rain or snow could freeze and create slippery conditions on roads and sidewalks.
North Wales Mayor has declared a snow emergency starting at midnight on Sunday, December 14, with cars being towed from snow emergency routes if left in restricted areas. Residents are also advised to dress warmly, stay indoors as much as possible, and check for shelter options like the Watkins Center in Upper Darby.
Community Response and Updates
Diverse updates have been coming in throughout the night, with reports of snow starting in Trenton, New Jersey, and Bucks County, Pennsylvania. By midnight tonight, most areas are expected to see accumulating snow as the storm intensifies. NBC10’s Justin Godynick and Emily Rose Grassi continue to track the system’s progress.
Additional alerts have been issued for specific neighborhoods like Lansdale, Pennsylvania, where a snow alert is in effect starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, December 13, with enforced parking restrictions and warnings about potential power outages.
The combination of heavy snowfall, freezing temperatures, and possible power disruptions underscores the importance of preparedness for residents in the Philadelphia region as they face this winter storm.