Weather Alerts Archives - Greater Philadelphia Severe Weather

Jan 14

ALERT: Air Quality Alert Is In Effect For Thursday

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued a code orange air quality alert Thursday for The Philadelphia Metro area.

A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children…people suffering from asthma… heart disease or other lung diseases. and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.

Here are some tips for what to do during an air quality alert from the NWS.

Stay inside if possible, particularly if you have respiratory concerns or other health problems, are a senior or child
If you must go out, try to limit the amount of time you are out to strictly essential activities
Minimize your use of items that increase pollution, such as cars, gas powered lawn mowers and other vehicles
Do not burn debris or other items during an air quality alert

Jan 02

Winter Weather Advisory In Effect for Parts of the Area

NJZ007>010-PAZ060>062-101-103-105-030900-
/O.NEW.KPHI.WW.Y.0001.210103T1400Z-210104T0600Z/
Warren-Morris-Hunterdon-Somerset-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-
Western Chester-Western Montgomery-Upper Bucks-
Including the cities of Washington, Morristown, Flemington,
Somerville, Reading, Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Honey Brook,
Oxford, Collegeville, Pottstown, Chalfont, and Perkasie

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
  of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

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

* WHEN...From 9 AM Sunday to 1 AM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation may start as a mixture of
  freezing rain and sleet before transitioning to mostly plain
  rain into the afternoon. A brief transition to snow is possible
  Sunday night before the system exits the region.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

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

Dec 24

Christmas Eve Storm Weather Alerts

A FLOOD WATCH and WIND Advisory will both go into effect at 4pm this afternoon.

FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON THROUGH FRIDAY
MORNING...

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly has expanded the

* Flood Watch to include portions of northern Delaware...New
  Jersey...and southeast Pennsylvania...including the following
  areas...in northern Delaware...New Castle. In New Jersey...Mercer,
  Middlesex, and Somerset. In southeast Pennsylvania...Delaware,
  Eastern Montgomery, Lower Bucks, and Philadelphia.

* From this afternoon through Friday morning

* Heavy rain will move into the region late Thursday and Thursday
  night, with between 1 and 3 inches of rain over the region and as
  much as 3 to 4 inches of rain over the southern Poconos.

* Excessive rainfall and snowmelt will result in rises on rivers and
  streams.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Flood Watch means there is a potential for flooding based on
current forecasts. You should monitor later forecasts and be alert
for possible flood warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding
should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

WIND ADVISORY

WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM EST
FRIDAY...

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern and southern New Jersey,
  southeast Pennsylvania, northeast Maryland and central,
  northern and southern Delaware.

* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
  result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Secure any outdoor holiday decorations
  before the strong winds arrive.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Dec 22

Christmas Eve Storm Updates

We are watching for some severe weather on Christmas Eve (Thursday) into Christmas Day. While it will not be a white Christmas for us, we need to plan for what is possibly going to come. A strong cold front will move across the area bringing heavy winds (40-50mph+), heavy rain, thunderstorms or two and a flash freeze is possible. After the cold front pushes through we will see temperatures drop 20-30º within a few hours. As you can see below is the GFS temperature model and you can see that difference as the cold front pushes across the area. Flooding is also possible due to snowpack. If you have sewer drains in front of your house, it might be a great idea to clear snow from them to allow water to flow into the drains.

Prepare for possible power outages, a flash freeze and heavy rain on Christmas Eve/Day. Santa and his team are preparing and they are confident he will be able to make it to everyones home this Christmas.

Dec 20

Air Quality Alert In Effect Monday

AIR QUALITY ALERT IS IN EFFECT FOR MONDAY DECEMBER 21...

The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued
a code orange air quality alert Monday for The Philadelphia
Metro area.

A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution
concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for
sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children...people
suffering from asthma... heart disease or other lung
diseases...and the elderly. The effects of air pollution can
be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.

For more information on ground-level ozone and fine
particles...visit http://www.phila.gov/health/units/ams/

Dec 17

Winter Storm Recap with Totals

As the salting, shoveling and digging out begin. Allow time for PennDot to clear the state roads. Local DPW crews did a great job getting main roads cleared, now it’s just time for them to retreat and complete the backroads.

As for how much snow fell across the area. Anywhere from 6-9″ fell along i95. Philadelphia airport received 6.5″ of snow (make yesterday the biggest storm we have had since March 2018).

Our final snow map released Tuesday evening is below with our final call, and in the white text is snowfall amounts reported to the National Weather Service. A general 3-12″ fell across most of the area with some locations in the Poconos had reports of over 16″ of snowfall.

Here is the latest Snowfall reports from the NWS:

 Public Information Statement
 National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
 637 AM EST Thu Dec 17 2020
 
 ...SNOWFALL REPORTS...
 
 Location                     Amount    Time/Date       Provider             
 
 ...Delaware...
 
 ...New Castle County...
 1 N Talleyville              5.7 in    0524 PM 12/16   Public               
 Wilmington                   5.0 in    0900 PM 12/16   Public               
 Rock Manor                   5.0 in    0443 PM 12/16   Amateur Radio        
 Hockessin                    4.5 in    0442 PM 12/16   Public               
 2 NNW Nottingham Manor       4.5 in    0346 PM 12/16   Public               
 Penn Rose                    4.3 in    0405 PM 12/16   Public               
 1 ENE Wawaset Park           3.1 in    0604 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Newark                       3.0 in    0348 PM 12/16   Cocorahs             
 New Castle County Airport    2.6 in    0700 PM 12/16   ASOS                 
 1 NE Westwood Manor          2.5 in    0400 PM 12/16   Public               
 New Castle                   2.0 in    0400 PM 12/16   Public               
 1 N Middletown               1.9 in    0334 PM 12/16   Broadcast Media      
 Middletown                   1.3 in    0600 PM 12/16   Public               
 3 WSW Mount Pleasant         1.2 in    0244 PM 12/16   Public               
 
 ...New Jersey...
 
 ...Atlantic County...
 Hammonton                    0.6 in    0245 PM 12/16   Public               
 
 ...Burlington County...
 Chesterfield                 6.5 in    0800 PM 12/16   Public               
 Riverton                     6.0 in    0630 PM 12/16   Public               
 Evesham Twp                  6.0 in    0600 PM 12/16   Public               
 Bordentown Twp               5.7 in    0730 PM 12/16   Public               
 Browns Mills                 5.5 in    0544 PM 12/16   Public               
 Mount Laurel                 5.4 in    1221 AM 12/17   Cocorahs             
 Moorestown                   5.0 in    0820 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Medford                      5.0 in    0730 PM 12/16   Public               
 1 WNW Burlington             4.9 in    0600 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 2 E Columbus                 4.8 in    0600 PM 12/16   Public               
 Florence                     4.7 in    1123 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Lumberton                    4.7 in    0718 PM 12/16   Public               
 Hainesport                   4.5 in    0700 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Burlington Twp               4.5 in    0650 PM 12/16   Public               
 1 NE Burlington Twp          4.5 in    0645 PM 12/16   NWS Employee         
 1 E Westampton Twp           4.1 in    0530 PM 12/16   Official NWS Obs     
 Delran                       4.0 in    0517 AM 12/17   Public               
 Southampton Twp              4.0 in    0627 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Delanco                      4.0 in    0550 PM 12/16   Public               
 Marlton                      4.0 in    0500 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Burlington                   4.0 in    0500 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 2 SW Medford                 4.0 in    0445 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Roebling                     3.5 in    0530 PM 12/16   Public               
 2 E Delran                   3.0 in    0600 PM 12/16   Public               
 1 SSE Fort Dix               3.0 in    0529 PM 12/16   Public               
 Shamong                      3.0 in    0444 PM 12/16   Public               
 
 ...Camden County...
 Cherry Hill                  6.5 in    0615 PM 12/16   Public               
 Haddon Heights               5.2 in    0600 PM 12/16   Public               
 Oaklyn                       5.0 in    0650 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Gloucester City              5.0 in    0540 PM 12/16   Public               
 Magnolia                     4.5 in    0750 PM 12/16   Public               
 1 S Springdale               4.4 in    1000 PM 12/16   NWS Employee         
 Berlin                       4.0 in    0900 PM 12/16   Public               
 Haddonfield                  4.0 in    0627 PM 12/16   Public               
 Pennsauken                   3.8 in    0713 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 1 N West Berlin              3.5 in    0515 PM 12/16   NWS Employee         
 Blackwood                    2.9 in    0421 PM 12/16   Public               
 Lindenwold                   2.8 in    0515 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Somerdale                    2.5 in    1128 PM 12/16   CO-OP Observer       
 Haddon Township              1.2 in    0350 PM 12/16   NWS Employee         
 2 SW Chesilhurst             1.0 in    0254 PM 12/16   Public               
 
 ...Cumberland County...
 Bridgeton                    0.5 in    0655 PM 12/16   Broadcast Media      
 Vineland                      T in     0230 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 
 ...Gloucester County...
 Monroe Twp                   5.0 in    0920 PM 12/16   Amateur Radio        
 Deptford Twp                 4.0 in    0800 PM 12/16   Public               
 Mantua                       4.0 in    0430 PM 12/16   Public               
 Glassboro                    3.8 in    0432 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Newfield                     2.7 in    0330 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Washington Twp               2.4 in    0345 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Pitman                       1.7 in    0401 PM 12/16   Public               
 Sewell                       1.5 in    0445 PM 12/16   Public               
 Logan Twp.                   0.5 in    0221 PM 12/16   Public               
 
 ...Hunterdon County...
 Readington Twp               7.5 in    0545 AM 12/17   Trained Spotter      
 White House Station          6.5 in    0848 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Flemington                   6.0 in    1121 PM 12/16   Public               
 Stanton                      5.6 in    1151 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 1 WSW Three Bridges          5.0 in    0755 PM 12/16   Cocorahs             
 3 NE Lambertville            5.0 in    0630 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Lebanon                      4.0 in    0655 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 4 SE Sand Brook              3.5 in    0830 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Lambertville                 3.5 in    0705 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 
 ...Mercer County...
 Princeton                    6.4 in    0900 PM 12/16   Public               
 Ewing                        5.5 in    1100 PM 12/16   Public               
 Pennington                   5.5 in    0900 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 1 WSW Ewing                  5.0 in    0744 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Hamilton Twp                 4.0 in    1138 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 2 SSE Hamilton Twp           4.0 in    0956 PM 12/16   Public               
 West Windsor Twp.            2.5 in    0630 PM 12/16   Public               
 2 ENE Hamilton Twp           2.0 in    0630 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 1 SW Robbinsville Twp.       2.0 in    0600 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 
 ...Middlesex County...
 Perth Amboy                  9.0 in    0455 AM 12/17   Public               
 Carteret                     7.5 in    1245 AM 12/17   Trained Spotter      
 1 SSW Plainsboro Township    7.4 in    1100 PM 12/16   NWS Employee         
 Edison                       7.0 in    1145 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Port Reading                 7.0 in    0955 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 East Brunswick               5.9 in    0920 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 3 NNE East Windsor Twp       5.5 in    0900 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 1 NNE Parlin                 5.0 in    1015 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 North Brunswick              5.0 in    0830 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Old Bridge                   5.0 in    0815 PM 12/16   Public               
 Metuchen                     4.6 in    0840 PM 12/16   Public               
 South Plainfield             4.5 in    0920 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 South Brunswick              4.0 in    0720 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Avenel                       3.5 in    0920 PM 12/16   Amateur Radio        
 Highland Park                2.8 in    0920 PM 12/16   Amateur Radio        
 1 NNE New Brunswick          1.6 in    0600 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Woodbridge                   1.5 in    0600 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 
 ...Monmouth County...
 Freehold                     7.2 in    0930 PM 12/16   Public               
 Colts Neck                   7.1 in    1010 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Holmdel                      7.0 in    0900 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Hazlet                       6.5 in    1000 PM 12/16   Public               
 2 ENE Perrineville           6.3 in    0300 AM 12/17   Trained Spotter      
 Freehold Twp                 6.2 in    1015 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Howell                       6.1 in    0830 PM 12/16   Public               
 Manalapan Twp                6.0 in    1000 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 1 S Howell                   6.0 in    0605 PM 12/16   Public               
 Rumson                       5.5 in    0830 PM 12/16   Public               
 1 N Eatontown                4.5 in    0910 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Leonardo                     4.0 in    0945 PM 12/16   Public               
 Matawan                      4.0 in    0920 PM 12/16   Amateur Radio        
 Middletown                   4.0 in    0824 PM 12/16   Public               
 Tinton Falls                 3.5 in    0847 PM 12/16   Public               
 Long Branch                  2.3 in    0900 PM 12/16   CO-OP Observer       
 Cliffwood Beach              1.8 in    0600 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Wall Twp                     1.8 in    0529 PM 12/16   Broadcast Media      
 Atlantic Highlands           1.2 in    0548 PM 12/16   Public               
 Oakhurst                     0.8 in    0650 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 
 ...Morris County...
 Landing                      8.0 in    0900 PM 12/16   Public               
 Chester                      7.5 in    1000 PM 12/16   Public               
 Mendham                      6.8 in    1100 PM 12/16   Public               
 Milton                       6.5 in    1059 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Marcella                     6.3 in    1200 AM 12/17   Public               
 Butler                       6.2 in    1000 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Lake Hopatcong               6.1 in    1010 PM 12/16   Public               
 Florham Park                 5.9 in    1030 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Randolph                     5.5 in    0127 AM 12/17   Cocorahs             
 Denville                     5.0 in    0820 PM 12/16   Broadcast Media      
 Kinnelon                     5.0 in    1142 AM 12/16   Public               
 Montville                    3.9 in    0845 PM 12/16   Public               
 Chatham                      2.0 in    0630 PM 12/16   Public               
 
 ...Ocean County...
 Jackson                      7.0 in    0900 PM 12/16   Public               
 Lakewood                     5.5 in    0920 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Manchester Twp               4.1 in    0705 PM 12/16   Public               
 1 NE Toms River              3.0 in    0830 PM 12/16   Public               
 Whiting                      0.7 in    0715 PM 12/16   Public               
 2 SSW Mantoloking            0.5 in    0600 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 
 ...Salem County...
 Pennsville                   3.9 in    0350 PM 12/16   Public               
 Pilesgrove Twp               2.9 in    0437 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 
 ...Somerset County...
 Bridgewater                  7.0 in    0430 AM 12/17   Trained Spotter      
 2 SSE Far Hills              7.0 in    0730 PM 12/16   Public               
 North Plainfield             4.8 in    1030 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Hillsborough Twp             4.8 in    0830 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 2 W Bridgewater              4.0 in    0745 PM 12/16   Public               
 Somerville                   3.4 in    0149 AM 12/17   Trained Spotter      
 
 ...Sussex County...
 3 N Pellettown               10.7 in   0315 AM 12/17   Trained Spotter      
 High Point                   8.0 in    1230 AM 12/17   Trained Spotter      
 Green Twp                    7.9 in    0915 PM 12/16   Public               
 Byram Twp                    5.0 in    0800 PM 12/16   Public               
 Wantage Twp                  4.0 in    0812 PM 12/16   Public               
 1 S Hardyston Twp            4.0 in    0800 PM 12/16   Cocorahs             
 Newton                       3.5 in    0815 PM 12/16   Public               
 Highland Lakes               1.8 in    0300 AM 12/17   Public               
 
 ...Warren County...
 Belvidere                    10.4 in   0910 PM 12/16   Public               
 Oxford                       10.0 in   0630 AM 12/17   Public               
 Hackettstown                 8.0 in    1100 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 1 WSW Oxford                 7.0 in    0700 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Stewartsville                6.0 in    0700 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Blairstown                   5.2 in    1220 AM 12/17   Public               
 Knowlton Twp                 4.7 in    0734 PM 12/16   Cocorahs             
 
 ...Pennsylvania...
 
 ...Berks County...
 Spring Twp                   9.8 in    0500 AM 12/17   Public               
 Huffs Church                 9.0 in    0450 AM 12/17   Trained Spotter      
 Mertztown                    8.0 in    0830 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Fleetwood                    7.9 in    0830 PM 12/16   Public               
 Blandon                      7.0 in    0650 PM 12/16   Public               
 Wernersville                 6.8 in    1237 AM 12/17   Public               
 1 S Shillington              6.5 in    1218 AM 12/17   Cocorahs             
 1 SSE Spring Twp             6.5 in    1030 PM 12/16   Public               
 Exeter Twp                   6.5 in    0900 PM 12/16   Public               
 West Lawn                    6.5 in    0600 PM 12/16   Public               
 Douglassville                5.0 in    0650 PM 12/16   Public               
 Bern Twp                     5.0 in    0645 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Washington Twp               3.0 in    0529 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 
 ...Bucks County...
 Springtown                   8.0 in    1026 PM 12/16   Public               
 Quakertown                   8.0 in    0800 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 2 WSW Lower Makefield Twp    7.5 in    0230 AM 12/17   Cocorahs             
 1 WSW Jamison                6.0 in    0530 AM 12/17   Trained Spotter      
 Sellersville                 6.0 in    0615 PM 12/16   Public               
 Warminster                   5.8 in    0640 PM 12/16   Public               
 Chalfont                     5.5 in    0630 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Fairless Hills               5.5 in    0630 PM 12/16   Public               
 Langhorne                    5.5 in    0615 PM 12/16   Public               
 Furlong                      5.4 in    1228 AM 12/17   Trained Spotter      
 Hilltown Twp                 5.0 in    0100 AM 12/17   NWS Employee         
 2 NNW Langhorne              5.0 in    0930 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 1 NW Plumstead Twp           5.0 in    0740 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Newtown                      5.0 in    0700 PM 12/16   Public               
 Trumbauersville              5.0 in    0650 PM 12/16   Public               
 Bensalem                     5.0 in    0615 PM 12/16   Public               
 Doylestown                   5.0 in    0615 PM 12/16   Public               
 Yardley                      4.8 in    0610 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 1 WNW Feasterville-Trevose   4.1 in    0605 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 1 WSW Levittown              4.0 in    0928 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Buckingham Twp               3.0 in    0748 PM 12/16   Public               
 
 ...Carbon County...
 1 NE Christmans              12.5 in   0515 AM 12/17   Trained Spotter      
 Lehighton                    7.8 in    0720 PM 12/16   Public               
 Lower Towamensing Twp        7.7 in    0900 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 1 E Meckesville              7.5 in    0800 PM 12/16   Public               
 
 ...Chester County...
 East Coventry Twp            8.7 in    0626 AM 12/17   Public               
 West Caln Twp                7.7 in    0430 AM 12/17   Trained Spotter      
 East Coventry Twp            7.2 in    1204 AM 12/17   Trained Spotter      
 East Nantmeal Twp            7.0 in    1050 PM 12/16   Public               
 Oxford                       7.0 in    0504 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Elverson                     6.8 in    0720 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 2 SSW West Bradford Twp      6.5 in    0616 PM 12/16   Public               
 Landenberg                   6.3 in    0615 PM 12/16   Public               
 Downington                   6.0 in    0530 PM 12/16   Public               
 Cheyney                      6.0 in    0510 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Glenmoore                    5.5 in    0800 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 2 SE Exton                   5.5 in    0530 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Jennersville                 5.3 in    0500 PM 12/16   Public               
 1 ENE East Vincent Twp       5.0 in    0600 PM 12/16   CO-OP Observer       
 Parkesburg                   4.8 in    0530 PM 12/16   Public               
 Berwyn                       4.3 in    0536 PM 12/16   Public               
 West Chester                 4.0 in    0934 PM 12/16   Public               
 1 E Berwyn                   4.0 in    0640 PM 12/16   Public               
 West Grove                   3.5 in    0557 PM 12/16   Public               
 2 S Wallace Twp              3.0 in    0427 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 
 ...Delaware County...
 Chadds Ford Twp              6.5 in    1219 AM 12/17   Trained Spotter      
 Clifton Heights              6.0 in    1140 PM 12/16   Public               
 Aston Twp.                   5.8 in    0508 PM 12/16   Public               
 Upper Darby                  5.8 in    0530 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Newtown Twp                  5.5 in    0543 PM 12/16   Public               
 1 NE Lawrence Park           5.3 in    0515 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Thornton                     5.2 in    0500 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Norwood                      5.1 in    0556 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Ridley Park                  4.5 in    0530 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Wayne                        4.5 in    0528 PM 12/16   Public               
 Parkside                     4.5 in    0455 PM 12/16   Public               
 Broomall                     4.3 in    0819 PM 12/16   Public               
 Villanova                    4.2 in    0530 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Drexel Hill                  3.0 in    0445 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Chester                      3.0 in    0400 PM 12/16   Public               
 
 ...Lehigh County...
 Emmaus                       11.8 in   0145 AM 12/17   Public               
 Lehigh Valley Internation    9.3 in    0101 AM 12/17   ASOS                 
 1 WNW Vera Cruz              9.2 in    0935 PM 12/16   Public               
 Allentown                    9.0 in    1222 AM 12/17   Public               
 Coopersburg                  9.0 in    0819 PM 12/16   Public               
 Germansville                 8.9 in    1200 AM 12/17   Trained Spotter      
 Salisbury Twp                8.2 in    1128 PM 12/16   Public               
 Washington Twp               8.0 in    0922 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Center Valley                8.0 in    0730 PM 12/16   Public               
 Whitehall Twp                7.7 in    1100 PM 12/16   Public               
 Macungie                     7.3 in    1000 PM 12/16   Public               
 1 WSW Macungie               6.5 in    0720 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Trexlertown                  5.3 in    0645 PM 12/16   Public               
 
 ...Monroe County...
 East Stroudsburg             15.0 in   0618 AM 12/17   Trained Spotter      
 2 ESE Tobyhanna              12.5 in   1033 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Coolbaugh Twp                12.0 in   0213 AM 12/17   Trained Spotter      
 2 W Jackson Twp              11.1 in   1100 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 1 W Kunkletown               9.2 in    1120 PM 12/16   Public               
 2 N East Stroudsburg         7.0 in    0926 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 
 ...Montgomery County...
 Norristown                   8.5 in    0900 PM 12/16   Public               
 Trappe                       7.1 in    0830 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 New Hanover Twp              7.0 in    1200 AM 12/17   Trained Spotter      
 1 WSW Ambler                 6.5 in    1042 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Valley Forge                 6.3 in    0929 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Skippack                     6.2 in    0700 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 1 W Upper Hanover Twp        6.0 in    0928 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Royersford                   5.9 in    0800 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Pottstown                    5.5 in    0645 PM 12/16   Public               
 Upper Dublin Twp             5.3 in    0709 PM 12/16   Fire Dept/Rescue     
 Eagleville                   5.2 in    0600 AM 12/17   Trained Spotter      
 King of Prussia              5.2 in    0550 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Wynnewood                    5.1 in    1058 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Hatboro                      5.0 in    0815 PM 12/16   Public               
 Ambler                       4.0 in    0610 PM 12/16   Fire Dept/Rescue     
 Lansdale                     4.0 in    0600 PM 12/16   Public               
 North Wales                  4.0 in    0535 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Plymouth Meeting             3.8 in    0522 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 1 E Lower Pottsgrove Twp     2.8 in    0615 PM 12/16   Public               
 
 ...Northampton County...
 North Catasauqua             10.1 in   0300 AM 12/17   Trained Spotter      
 Easton                       9.0 in    0800 PM 12/16   Public               
 Nazareth                     8.1 in    0748 PM 12/16   Public               
 Bushkill Twp                 7.5 in    0945 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Palmer Heights               7.3 in    1047 PM 12/16   Public               
 Betlehem                     7.3 in    1200 AM 12/17   Public               
 Tatamy                       7.0 in    1034 PM 12/16   Public               
 Martins Creek                6.6 in    0900 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 1 NW Riegelsville            6.3 in    0820 PM 12/16   Public               
 Hellertown                   5.7 in    1030 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 
 ...Philadelphia County...
 1 WSW Philadelphia Internati 6.3 in    1200 AM 12/17   ASOS                 
 Rittenhouse Square           5.0 in    0515 PM 12/16   Public               
 2 SE Point Breeze            3.8 in    0530 PM 12/16   Trained Spotter      
 Belmont                      3.5 in    0424 PM 12/16   Public               
 1 S Philadelphia             3.0 in    0435 PM 12/16   Public               
 Northeast Philadelphia       2.0 in    0342 PM 12/16   Public               
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Dec 16

Winter Storm Warning Remains In Effect From Noon Today until 10am Thursday Morning

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.

Dec 16

Winter Storm Update: Final Snow Call Map, Timing and More

Wednesday’s winter storm will start to move into the area in early afternoon. Into Philadelphia by 1pm, Trenton by 2pm and Shore Points by 3pm Snow amounts will be significant near and north and west of the I-95 corridor. Snowfall rates could reach 1 to 2 inches per hour for a time late day Wednesday into Wednesday night, causing significantly reduced visibility and potentially crippling travel impacts in places. One of the big impacts are that we could see winds 15-30mph with gust over 40mph at times, these winds will increase the chances for power outages in the area.   If you will be traveling tomorrow afternoon/evening prepare for major travel delays due to this being the first snowfall and major snowfall of the season in some areas. Make sure you have a full tank of gas, phones charges, shovel and blankets in your vehicle. As you can see below is our final call map for the upcoming Winter Storm. Green- Shore points and those along the coast might see a few snowflakes mixing in but mainly rain. Light Blue- Mix/Rain for majority of the storm Dark Blue- Snow to Mix then back to snow. These areas will see very sharp cutoffs within the same county at times. Also the wildcard area, if the storm moves southeast as we started to see with the 18z nam. This could be all snow and areas could see over 12″ but at this point we do not feel that is going to happen. Higher amounts on map are for higher locations within that area. Locally higher amounts possible. Purple/Blue- All SNOW

NOTE: A shift by 10-20 miles either north or south will impact totals.

Here is the latest NWS Snow maps

Dec 15

Update: Winter Storm Warning will go into effect at Noon and expire at 10am Thursday

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.

Dec 14

Nor’easter Update: Second call map

A Winter Storm WATCH is in effect starting at 10am Wed.

Incase you didn’t know, its going to snow this week. This is something we have been talking about for the past few days, expect major to significant impact from the Nor’easter on Wednesday. At this point we are confident this storm will begin around midday/early afternoon on Wednesday and continue until early Thursday AM.

Areas near i95 will see some sleeting and mixing. We are sorry to say, but the shore points it’s mostly rain for you. The rest of the area will see significant snowfall (some areas could peak over 16” plus of snowfall). We expect the NWS to upgrade the current Winter Storm Watch to a Warning. Once that happens we will pass that information along. I will be issuing our final call map tomorrow afternoon if needed.

Our map below you will see it has a lot of different totals on it for the areas.

Purple – 12-16”+
Dark Blue Mostly 8-12+” (some areas could see higher amounts. Closer to i95 could see lower due to mixing issues)
Light Blue – C-2”
Green -All Rain

Here is the IMPACT threat from the NWS