The National Weather Service has upgraded the Winter Storm Watch to a Winter Storm Warning. Here is the NWS latest snowmap
WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM SUNDAY TO 1 PM EST
TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 11 to
15 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern and northwest New Jersey
and east central and southeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 1 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute.
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.
As you have heard we are tracking a major winter storm that will begin late tomorrow afternoon and last until Tuesday morning. This storm will produce significant snowfall across our viewing area. Take account the high snowfall totals with gusty winds power outages are very possible as the low starts to crank off shore and the winds really pick up.
The snow will begin after 4pm and continue through about dinner time on Tuesday. We expect the heaviest snowfall to happen between late morning/Midday Monday until around 9am on Tuesday morning. As we have mentioned winds will be gusty during the storm with winds 10-20mph and sustained guest up to 50mph is possible. Could some areas see a blizzard warning, it is possible but at this point no warnings are in effect. Blowing and drifting snow will cause travel issues. Also travel should be limited during the storm as visibility will be less than 1 miles at times. We might we have some THUNDERSNOW along the Philadelphia area.
Philadelphia | Lower Bucks | Trenton | Princeton Significant snowfall is expected in these areas. 8-12” but some areas could see more than 16” if bands setup.
Central/ Upper Bucks 6-12” could see higher amounts depending on pending.
Allentown | Lehigh Valley 4-6” Snow with some sleet possible.
Lancaster | KOP 8-12” could see more depending on setup.
Atlantic City | Wildwood 1-3” Snow to mix to rain and possibly ending as snow on the backend.
We are tracking a Major Winter Storm that will bring Snow, Sleet and Freezing Rain to parts of the area. While we are still working to determine a final track. At this hour we can say that confidence is growing that this storm will cause impact to our area Sunday afternoon until Tuesday morning. While the snow will begin on Sunday afternoon. A large amount of snow could fall between Sunday night and Monday, with additional snowfall through Tuesday as the storm strengthens as it moves to our north. Some areas could see as much as a foot of snow come Tuesday.
SNOW– At this time we are going with a MODERATE threat of snow over the timeframe stated above.
Freezing Rain– SLIGHT chance locations within the area could see freezing rain/wintery mix. If this does happen it would be locations closest to the shore points.
WIND/POWER Outages– ENHANCE Threat of gusty winds and SLIGHT chance of power outages throughout the storm. Areas to the north could see blizzard warnings due to high winds as the storm cranks off the coast. Confidence is LOW that we will see blizzard warnings issued for our area at this time.
WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM SUNDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH
LATE MONDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations over 7
inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph creating
significant blowing and drifting of snow.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern and southern New Jersey
and southeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From Sunday afternoon through late Monday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous
conditions could impact the Monday evening commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will develop west to east late Sunday
and last through late Monday or early Tuesday. A period of
wintry mix or rain could occur Sunday night and Monday morning,
especially along and near the coast, before turning back to snow
Monday afternoon. The highest snowfall rates are most likely to
occur late Monday.
SNOW MAP- We will have a snow map released mid day tomorrow. Our team is working around the clock to bring you the latest information on this upcoming storm. Now is a great time to prepare for a long duration winter storm.
PLEASE remember while this storm is a long duration, it does NOT mean we will have a substantial amount of snow.
Have a GREAT Thursday! We are tracking a major storm for early next week. Right now too early to tell who gets what but if the warm air does not move into the area, then we could see plowable snow in parts of the area.
Thursday Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 35.
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect until 1pm this afternoon for Snow and Freezing Rain.
Tuesday Snow, freezing rain, and sleet likely. Cloudy, with a high near 37. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. New ice accumulation of less than a 0.1 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday Night A chance of drizzle, mainly before 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 33
* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
accumulations of up to one inch and ice accumulations up to one
tenth of an inch.
* WHERE…Portions of central and northern New Jersey and
southeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN…From 1 AM to 1 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…A light wintry mix will develop overnight
then change to rain by Tuesday afternoon as temperatures warm
above freezing.
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.
C-1″ of snow is possible in of the area. We will provide updates as the snow, ice and rain move towards the area today.
Monday A slight chance of rain and snow after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 38.
Monday Night A slight chance of rain and snow before 7pm, then snow likely. Cloudy, with a low around 28. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
