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
Here is our official total calls from Sunday AM. As you can see with the totals reports, the higher amounts resulted in bands setting up.
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.
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
&&
* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 16 to 22
inches. Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE...Portions of central, northern and northwest New Jersey
and southeast Pennsylvania.
* WHEN...From 5 PM this afternoon to 1 PM EST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening
commute.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow develops late this afternoon and
will last through Monday night or early Tuesday. Snow may be
heavy at times on Monday.
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 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.
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.
Lower Makefield Township Animal Control Officer is seeking help to find the people who have dumped two bulldogs at Macclesfield this morning. Per a posting in a local Facebook group, the male is intact and the female dog is either a breeder or just had puppies, and is very depressed. If anyone sees bulldog puppies for sale on any local sites, please report it to LMT ACO Jamie Fazzalore-Truelove through the non-emergency line at 215-493-4011 and ask for the ACO to contact you.
If anyone knows of any information or tips to find who did this please contact the ACO at the number above. Below are photos of the two dogs who were dumped this morning. We have heard that both dogs are at at the BCSPCA in Lahaska.
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.
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.
