The National Weather Service has upgraded the area to a Winter Storm WARNING. Schools are starting to close or goto all virtual for tomorrow. We will see snow fall rates of 1″ per hour at some points during the day. Use Caution if driving in the morning. A General 4-6″ will fall across the areas north of Philadelphia. Less towards Philly and more to the north. Our final call is below. Sharp cut offs are possible with this storm. If the storm wiggles NORTH or SOUTH totals can and will change. This has been a tough storm to forecast. The SNOW will be a wet heavy snow. Please use caution when shoveling and take breaks. The NWS Map is at the end of the post
WINTER STORM WARNING: * WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph.
* WHERE…In New Jersey, Middlesex, Western Monmouth and Mercer. In Pennsylvania, Lower Bucks.
* WHEN…From midnight tonight to 3 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Briefly heavy snow will be possible around the time of the morning commute, with snowfall rates of up to 1 inch per hour possible. There is uncertainty regarding snow amounts and how efficiently the snow will accumulate on roads, given mild temperatures with precipitation starting as rain overnight.
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.
The National Weather Service Has Issued A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for 2-4″ of Snow
WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM EST TUESDAY...
* WHAT...Rain will change over to snow very early Tuesday morning. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...In New Jersey, Middlesex and Mercer. In Pennsylvania, Western Montgomery, Eastern Montgomery and Lower Bucks.
* WHEN...From 3 AM to 3 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Briefly heavy snow will be possible around the time of the morning commute, with snowfall rates of one half to 1 inch per hour possible. There is uncertainty regarding snow amounts and how efficiently the snow will accumulate on roads, given mild temperatures with precipitation starting as rain overnight.
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.
COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 AM THIS MORNING TO 2 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON...
* WHAT...Up to one foot of inundation above ground level expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways.
* WHERE...In New Jersey, Gloucester, Camden and Northwestern Burlington. In Pennsylvania, Delaware, Philadelphia and Lower Bucks.
* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 2 PM EST this afternoon.
* IMPACTS...At this level, flooding begins on the most vulnerable roads along tidal waterways. Some partial or full road closures are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Additional rounds of minor coastal flooding are forecast around the times of the morning high tide through at least the end of this week. Areas of minor coastal flooding may occur with the morning high tides into the weekend as well.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.