Category: Breaking News

Middlesex-Mercer-Delaware-Philadelphia-Eastern Chester-
Eastern Montgomery-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of New Brunswick, Trenton, Media,
Philadelphia, West Chester, Kennett Square, Norristown, Lansdale,
Morrisville, and Doylestown
318 AM EST Wed Dec 16 2020

* WHAT...Heavy snow mixed with sleet expected. Total snow and
  sleet accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as
  40 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central and northern New Jersey and
  southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From noon today to 10 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute tonight and
  the morning commute on Thursday. Heavy snow and gusty winds
  could result in power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will move in from southwest to
  northeast this afternoon and early evening, and will be heavy at
  times this evening. The snow will likely mix with and change to
  sleet this evening, before ending as a period of snow on
  Thursday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO
10 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
  accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35
  mph.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern and northwest New Jersey
  and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute on
  Wednesday and the morning commute on Thursday. The heavy snow
  could result in power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will move in from southwest to
  northeast Wednesday afternoon and early evening. The snow could
  become heavy at times Wednesday evening. The snow will likely
  mix with and change to sleet late Wednesday evening and
  Wednesday night, before ending as a period of snow on Thursday
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

UPDATE: A WINTER STORM WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR WED MORNING until Thursday at 7am.

As we are following the developments in the major winter storm coming on Wed. Here is what we know now. Please NOTE the totals are the map below are just the chance of seeing that much snow. Tomorrow we will release a map with more total information. 

We are gaining more and more confidence in this major winter storm that will start early afternoon on Wednesday into Thursday morning. While a lot of areas could see snowfall totals over 12″ and 16″, you have to note we are paying close attention to see how close the snow/rain mix line will set up near i95. The shore points at this point we feel will be mainly rain! 

What will we see:
Significant Snow- Locations seeing over 12″ are very possible. 
Gusty Winds 
Power Outages 
Travel Impacts during the Wed afternoon commute. 

Here is our first call map. We are keeping a close eye, be prepared for changes to this map come tomorrow afternoon. We also expect the NWS to issue Watches as early as tomorrow afternoon for some areas. 

While we are keeping an eye on Wednesday, we have to talk about Monday first. The latest model runs are showing some accumulation snow along i95. The models pictured below are the first of the night runs. We are going to be keeping an eye on this. Please NOTE this is NOT a forecast nor what you are going to get in your backyard. We are sharing this to point out that a threat is possible.

If this is to verify we would expect to see watches and advisory issued over the weekend. Our team will bring you the latest on these developments over the weekend.

FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in freezing fog and slippery roadways.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern, northwest and southern New Jersey, east central and southeast Pennsylvania and northern Delaware.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility and potential frost on bridges.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Also, be alert for frost on bridge decks causing slippery roads.

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of the area until 7:00 PM.