Category: Weather Alerts

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM LATE WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow and sleet
  accumulations of 3 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of one
  tenth to one quarter of an inch possible.

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

* WHEN...From late Wednesday night through Friday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
  conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Precipitation will begin as snow Thursday
  morning, with the heaviest snowfall expected Thursday morning
  into early Thursday afternoon. Sleet and/or freezing rain will
  then mix in Thursday evening into Thursday night. Light wintry
  precipitation may continue into the daytime hours on Friday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation.

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS NOW EFFECT TO 5 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of
  around one tenth of an inch.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 5 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages.

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

STAY OFF THE ROADS IF POSSIBLE. 

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM MONDAY TO 5 AM EST
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of one
  tenth to two tenths of an inch.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Monday to 5 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute on
  Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages.

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

WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 10 AM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  less than one inch and ice accumulations of around one tenth of
  an inch.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 10 AM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible due to icy
  roadways, especially Saturday afternoon through Saturday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

A wintry mix will move into the region this morning. Within the advisory area, expect a change to freezing rain this afternoon continuing into tonight. Precipitation is expected to taper off late tonight into early Sunday morning 

This is the first of several systems which will affect the region with potential wintry precipitation into the new week. The main periods we are concerned about are Monday night into Tuesday and again Wednesday night through Friday 

Winter Weather Advisory In Effect from 1pm Saturday until 1pm Sunday

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
  less than one inch and ice accumulations of up to one tenth of
  an inch.

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM Saturday to 1 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Difficult travel conditions are possible due to icy
  roadways, especially Saturday evening through Sunday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

Saturday afternoon we will see snow/sleet move into the area after 4pm and could start at snow to the north, but a wintery mix/sleet for majority of the area. This first wave will be light, just use caution when out driving Saturday overnight into Sunday morning for slick spots and allow for extra time.

Monday Night into Tuesday we are sounding the alarms. This is looking more and more likely a major ice storm will cause significant issues to some along the Mid Atlantic and Northeast. At this point who gets more ice vs less is still up in the air. BUT we can’t stress this enough any ice/freezing rain will cause issues. At this point you should start to prepare for an ice storm if you are in the DC-Phl-NYC areas. Use the next day to prepare a disaster supply kit. Each kit should include a food/water supply for 3 days, flash lights w/ extra batteries, first aid kit, at least a 7 day supply of any medicines, as well as cash (can’t use the ATM if power is out). If the ice storm threat becomes a reality power could be out for days if not weeks.

We will have the latest information throughout the next day or so and bring you round the clock updates.

This valentine’s day and Presidents Day weekend will feature a winter storm, that will bring significant ice accumulations across the Mid Atlantic into parts of the Northeast this weekend. This storm has the potential to bring some areas between DC and Philadelphia .10″ to .25″ of ice Saturday night into Sunday, some models are showing a chance for even more ice than that. Ice accumulation on power lines will cause power outages and outages could be for an extended period of time. While some areas will see snow during this storm at this point it appears to be minor snow 1-3″ before a sleet/freezing rain mix. Travel during late Saturday into Sunday should be limited due to the nature of this storm.

Today 7 people were killed on a Texas highway due to icy conditions apart of a 100 vehicle pileup. Car after car crashed into each other on I-35, which was coated in a slick sheet of ice that made driving treacherous. See video below from Inside Edition as a FedEx truck is unable to stop on the icy roadway.

We will have a full update on this tomorrow as well as share any warnings or watches issued by the National Weather Service.

WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM TO 7 PM EST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7
  inches

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM to 7 PM EST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult particularly late
  Sunday morning and early Sunday afternoon.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS... A heavy band of snowfall will overspread
  the area Sunday morning, with snow continuing into Sunday
  afternoon. Snowfall rates of 2 in/hr will be possible within
  this heavy band, and isolated snowfall totals in excess of 7
  inches will be possible. Snowfall will clear the area from SW-NE
  Sunday afternoon.

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.

We are tracking what could be our next winter storm. Currently the American weather models (NAM/GFS) are showing moderate to major snow on Sunday. The Euro model is showing it as a minor system in the 1-3″ range. While we are a few days away our team is stating to pinpoint and work on final calls.

At this point we are not fully confident the storm will happen, but the threat is growing. This could be a 1-3″ or 3-6″ storm if everything pans out. While we work over the next day or so we will bring you the latest information including a full update tomorrow evening. Until then be prepared for rain/snow showers tomorrow morning.

Over the last 48 hours the area has been under varies types of wintery precipitation with this latest storm. As this moves out our eyes are not only on an upcoming arctic blast, but also a storm next Sunday into Monday. While at this point it is way too early to tell what is going to happen the threat is there.

Here are some snow totals reported via the NWS as well as unofficial social media postings. The latest NWS report is below

Public Information Statement
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1207 PM EST Tue Feb 2 2021

...NOREASTER SNOWFALL REPORTS SO FAR...

Location                     Amount    Time/Date       Provider

...Delaware...

...Kent County...
1 SSE Woodside               6.5 in    0930 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
2 SE Dover                   5.0 in    0700 AM 02/02   CO-OP Observer
Woodside                     4.5 in    1245 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter

...New Castle County...
New Castle County Airport    4.1 in    0700 AM 02/02   ASOS

...Maryland...

...Queen Annes County...
2 SW Stevensville            4.0 in    0800 AM 02/02   CO-OP Observer

...New Jersey...

...Atlantic County...
1 WSW Hammonton              4.6 in    0800 AM 02/02   CO-OP Observer
Mays Landing                 4.5 in    0937 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Estell Manor                 3.3 in    0715 AM 02/02   CO-OP Observer
Atlantic City International  1.0 in    0700 AM 02/02   ASOS
Somers Point                 0.5 in    0930 AM 02/02   Public

...Burlington County...
Burlington                   11.0 in   0800 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Moorestown                   10.3 in   0130 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Roebling                     9.5 in    0900 AM 02/02   CO-OP Observer
Columbus                     9.1 in    0700 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Mount Laurel                 9.1 in    0700 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
2 NNW South Jersey Regional  9.1 in    0700 AM 02/02   CO-OP Observer
1 ENE Westampton Twp         8.6 in    0700 AM 02/02   Official NWS Obs
1 SSE Delran                 8.0 in    0750 AM 02/02   Public
Hainesport                   8.0 in    1000 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Lumberton                    7.5 in    0718 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
1 W South Jersey Regional Ai 7.5 in    0630 AM 02/02   NWS Employee
1 SSE Southampton Twp        4.5 in    0700 AM 02/02   Public

...Camden County...
1 S Springdale               9.8 in    0830 AM 02/02   NWS Employee
Blackwood                    9.5 in    0700 AM 02/02   CO-OP Observer
Haddon Heights               7.5 in    0900 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Gloucester City              7.3 in    0714 AM 02/02   Public
Haddon Heights               7.0 in    0502 AM 02/02   Public
1 NNE Merchantville          7.0 in    0700 AM 02/02   CO-OP Observer
1 N West Berlin              6.7 in    0600 AM 02/02   NWS Employee
Bellmawr                     4.8 in    1259 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter

...Gloucester County...
1 SSE Pitman                 9.8 in    0930 AM 02/02   Public
Mantua                       8.0 in    0825 AM 02/02   Public
Washington Twp               8.0 in    0815 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Williamstown                 8.0 in    0945 AM 02/02   Amateur Radio
Pitman                       4.5 in    0629 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter

...Hunterdon County...
Byram                        27.0 in   0840 AM 02/02   Public
3 S Cloverhill               17.2 in   0800 AM 02/02   CO-OP Observer
Flemington                   16.5 in   0630 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Readington Twp               16.2 in   0700 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
3 W Stanton                  14.4 in   0700 AM 02/02   CO-OP Observer

...Mercer County...
2 E Windsor                  11.5 in   0830 AM 02/02   Public
Hamilton Twp                 10.3 in   1215 AM 02/02   Public
1 WSW East Windsor Twp       10.1 in   0700 AM 02/02   CO-OP Observer
Ewing                        10.0 in   0820 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Hopewell                     9.5 in    0845 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
1 SSE Yardville              8.5 in    1000 AM 02/02   Public

...Middlesex County...
Edison                       22.5 in   1114 AM 02/02   Public
Metuchen                     19.7 in   0627 AM 02/02   Public
1 SSE Port Reading           18.0 in   1045 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
North Brunswick              14.0 in   1023 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
South River                  14.0 in   0730 AM 02/02   Public
1 NW South River             13.7 in   0900 AM 02/02   CO-OP Observer
1 SSW Plainsboro Township    12.4 in   0700 AM 02/02   NWS Employee

...Monmouth County...
1 SW Long Branch             8.5 in    0700 AM 02/02   CO-OP Observer
Freehold Twp                 7.8 in    0600 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Spring Lake Heights          6.5 in    0700 AM 02/02   Broadcast Media
1 WNW Manasquan              5.0 in    0700 AM 02/02   CO-OP Observer

...Morris County...
1 SSE Chester                31.0 in   1140 AM 02/02   Public
Randolph                     28.3 in   0600 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Green Pond                   27.1 in   0555 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Lake Hopatcong               25.4 in   0700 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Marcella                     24.0 in   0856 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Boonton                      19.0 in   0700 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter

...Ocean County...
Lakewood                     7.5 in    1030 AM 02/02   Public
Jackson                      5.8 in    0645 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Brick                        5.3 in    1040 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter

...Somerset County...
Bridgewater                  23.0 in   1111 AM 02/02   Public
Bedminster Twp               21.2 in   0852 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Hillsborough Twp             13.5 in   0615 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter

...Sussex County...
Montague                     33.2 in   0709 AM 02/02   Public
Andover                      32.0 in   1104 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Stanhope                     28.2 in   0930 AM 02/02   Public
1 W Wantage Twp              27.0 in   0940 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Byram Twp                    26.0 in   0626 AM 02/02   Public
1 SW Highland Lakes          25.2 in   0800 AM 02/02   CO-OP Observer
Vernon                       24.0 in   0640 AM 02/02   Public
Newton                       22.0 in   0430 AM 02/02   Public
Stockholm                    20.0 in   0800 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter

...Warren County...
Oxford                       31.0 in   1123 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Stewartsville                26.3 in   0700 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
3 W Holland Twp              25.5 in   1000 AM 02/02   CO-OP Observer
Hackettstown                 24.8 in   0830 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Phillipsburg                 24.0 in   0745 AM 02/02   Public

...Pennsylvania...

...Berks County...
Mertztown                    25.0 in   1103 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Huffs Church                 24.1 in   0700 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Bern Twp                     24.0 in   0300 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Spring Twp                   19.3 in   0725 AM 02/02   Public
2 SW Bern Twp                18.0 in   0800 AM 02/02   CO-OP Observer
District Twp                 18.0 in   0637 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Wyomissing                   17.8 in   0700 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
1 SW Hamburg                 15.0 in   0700 AM 02/02   CO-OP Observer

...Bucks County...
1 ENE Springtown             31.2 in   0800 AM 02/02   CO-OP Observer
Trumbauersville              15.0 in   1030 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
1 SSW Sellersville           12.7 in   0700 AM 02/02   CO-OP Observer
Chalfont                     11.4 in   0800 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Bensalem                     10.0 in   0930 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Warminster                   10.0 in   0928 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Feasterville-Trevose         9.5 in    0400 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Newtown                      9.5 in    0700 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter

...Carbon County...
Towamensing Twp              26.0 in   0830 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Albrightsville               24.5 in   1115 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
1 SE Lehighton               21.0 in   0700 AM 02/02   CO-OP Observer
Lehighton                    20.5 in   1030 AM 02/02   Public
East Penn Twp                20.0 in   0400 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Penn Forest Reservoir        20.0 in   0655 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter

...Chester County...
East Nantmeal Twp            16.1 in   0813 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
1 SSE Malvern                15.0 in   1102 AM 02/02   Public
1 NE East Vincent Twp        13.5 in   0700 AM 02/02   CO-OP Observer
East Coventry Twp            12.2 in   1130 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
East Coventry Twp            11.6 in   0849 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
1 ENE Glenmoore              8.0 in    0800 AM 02/02   CO-OP Observer
West Caln Twp                8.0 in    0500 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Jennersville                 7.4 in    1100 AM 02/02   Public
Exton                        7.3 in    0800 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Lincoln University           6.0 in    0845 AM 02/02   Public

...Delaware County...
Upper Darby                  9.0 in    0915 AM 02/02   Public
Villanova                    9.0 in    1000 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Chadds Ford Twp              7.6 in    0835 AM 02/02   Public
Upper Chichester Twp         6.3 in    0507 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Collingdale                  6.2 in    1109 AM 02/02   Public

...Lehigh County...
1 ESE Macungie               28.3 in   0800 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Whitehall Twp                28.0 in   0815 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Breinigsville                27.5 in   0600 AM 02/02   Public
Lehigh Valley International  27.3 in   0700 AM 02/02   ASOS
New Tripoli                  19.5 in   0657 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Germansville                 18.7 in   0840 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter

...Monroe County...
2 NNW Pen Argyl              26.0 in   0900 AM 02/02   Broadcast Media
Canadensis                   23.6 in   0800 AM 02/02   CO-OP Observer
Kunkletown                   23.0 in   0600 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Pocono Summit                20.3 in   0816 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Stroudsburg                  20.3 in   0900 AM 02/02   Cocorahs
Mount Pocono                 19.4 in   0700 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
East Stroudsburg             19.2 in   0105 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Blakeslee                    18.1 in   0626 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter

...Montgomery County...
2 NNE Upper Dublin Twp       15.0 in   1100 AM 02/02   Public
Salford Twp                  14.0 in   0700 AM 02/02   Public
Skippack Twp                 13.9 in   0800 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
New Hanover Twp              13.2 in   0917 AM 02/02   Public
3 N Royersford               13.0 in   0930 AM 02/02   NWS Employee
King of Prussia              12.5 in   1000 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
King of Prussia              12.3 in   0230 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Ambler                       11.5 in   1218 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Eagleville                   11.5 in   0800 AM 02/02   Emergency Mngr
Willow Grove                 11.5 in   0820 AM 02/02   Public
Lower Moreland Twp           9.0 in    1208 AM 02/02   Public
Lansdale                     8.5 in    1030 AM 02/02   Public

...Northampton County...
Nazareth                     33.0 in   0947 AM 02/02   Public
North Catasauqua             27.8 in   0100 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Roseto                       27.3 in   1235 AM 02/02   Public
1 SSE Easton                 26.8 in   1020 AM 02/02   Public
Hellertown                   26.3 in   0700 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
1 SSE Bushkill Twp           25.7 in   1020 AM 02/02   Public
Bethlehem                    25.0 in   1054 AM 02/02   Public
Plainfield Twp               22.0 in   1142 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Hanover Twp                  21.1 in   0225 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
1 NW Riegelsville            21.0 in   0819 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
Bath                         19.5 in   0915 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter

...Philadelphia County...
Fox Chase                    10.0 in   0932 AM 02/02   Trained Spotter
1 NNE Stenton                9.0 in    0926 AM 02/02   Broadcast Media
Philadelphia International A 7.7 in    0700 AM 02/02   ASOS
&&

As we move into now casting on this storm. Here are some of the latest details we have. 

Snow will begin to move into the area over the next few hours. We expect to see a minor lull in the overnight hours from about 3am-7am. Total snowfall amounts will be between 2-5” from this timeframe. Tomorrow the snow is really going to get going between 7-10am until about 10-11pm and areas will see snowfall rates of over 1”+ an hour at times. Try to avoid any travel on Monday during the storm.

Tuesday morning the snow will taper off than it is possible Tuesday afternoon a few additional snow showers are possible. We are advising everyone to stay off the roads tomorrow during the storm. One thing to note is that while this is now a nowcasting event. We are watching hour by hour the progress as well as any changes to the forecast. In the event the warmer air moves into the mid level there is a chance of mixing and dry air reducing  total accumulation. While at this point not certain it will happen but the possibility is there and we don’t want to rule it out. 

The NWS has updated the winter storm warning which now calls for 13-18” of snow with wind gust as high as 35mph. This will expire at 1pm Tuesday. 

Philadelphia | Lower Bucks | Trenton | Princeton Significant snowfall is expected in these areas. 10-14” + Could see additional snowfall where CCB sets up.

Central/ Upper Bucks 10-14” could see higher amounts depending on ccb placement. 

Allentown | Lehigh Valley 12-18”

Lancaster | KOP 10-14” could see more depending on setup. 

Atlantic City | Wildwood 1-3” Snow to mix to rain and possibly ending as snow on the backend.