URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
256 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
…POTENTIALLY HISTORIC WINTER STORM WILL IMPACT THE REGION THROUGH MONDAY…
.A major winter storm is expected to develop today, impacting the region with very heavy, crippling snowfall and areas of blizzard conditions. Precipitation will develop today, changing to all snow this afternoon and evening. The most severe conditions and heaviest snowfall will occur tonight, with snow gradually tapering off during the daytime Monday. Record breaking snowfall totals are possible.
Delaware-Philadelphia-Eastern Montgomery-Upper Bucks-Lower Bucks- Including the cities of Chalfont, Doylestown, Lansdale, Philadelphia, Morrisville, Media, Perkasie, and Norristown 256 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
…BLIZZARD WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 PM EST MONDAY…
- WHAT…Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 16 and 22 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
- WHERE…Delaware, Eastern Montgomery, Lower Bucks, Philadelphia, and Upper Bucks Counties.
- WHEN…From 10 AM this morning to 6 PM EST Monday.
- IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and result in isolated power outages.
- ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour. Locally higher snowfall amounts and significant drifting of snow possible.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.
This snow will be heart attack snow. PLEASE use caution and take breaks when shoveling.
Safety Preparedness
Officials urge residents to take early precautions:
- Avoid travel if possible during the storm’s peak.
- Prepare emergency supplies (flashlights, water, food) in case of power outages.
- Check on vulnerable neighbors, particularly older adults and those with limited mobility.
Emergency management teams are coordinating with local public works departments to pre-treat roads and deploy snow-removal equipment, but crews may face challenges once heavy snow and winds arrive.