Category: Weather Alerts

Dec 16

Winter Storm Warning Remains In Effect From Noon Today until 10am Thursday Morning

Middlesex-Mercer-Delaware-Philadelphia-Eastern Chester-
Eastern Montgomery-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of New Brunswick, Trenton, Media,
Philadelphia, West Chester, Kennett Square, Norristown, Lansdale,
Morrisville, and Doylestown
318 AM EST Wed Dec 16 2020

* WHAT...Heavy snow mixed with sleet expected. Total snow and
  sleet accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as
  40 mph.

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

* WHEN...From noon today to 10 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions will impact the evening commute tonight and
  the morning commute on Thursday. Heavy snow and gusty winds
  could result in power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will move in from southwest to
  northeast this afternoon and early evening, and will be heavy at
  times this evening. The snow will likely mix with and change to
  sleet this evening, before ending as a period of snow on
  Thursday morning.

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.
Dec 16

Winter Storm Update: Final Snow Call Map, Timing and More

Wednesday’s winter storm will start to move into the area in early afternoon. Into Philadelphia by 1pm, Trenton by 2pm and Shore Points by 3pm Snow amounts will be significant near and north and west of the I-95 corridor. Snowfall rates could reach 1 to 2 inches per hour for a time late day Wednesday into Wednesday night, causing significantly reduced visibility and potentially crippling travel impacts in places. One of the big impacts are that we could see winds 15-30mph with gust over 40mph at times, these winds will increase the chances for power outages in the area. 

If you will be traveling tomorrow afternoon/evening prepare for major travel delays due to this being the first snowfall and major snowfall of the season in some areas. Make sure you have a full tank of gas, phones charges, shovel and blankets in your vehicle. As you can see below is our final call map for the upcoming Winter Storm. Green- Shore points and those along the coast might see a few snowflakes mixing in but mainly rain. Light Blue- Mix/Rain for majority of the storm Dark Blue- Snow to Mix then back to snow. These areas will see very sharp cutoffs within the same county at times. Also the wildcard area, if the storm moves southeast as we started to see with the 18z nam. This could be all snow and areas could see over 12″ but at this point we do not feel that is going to happen. Higher amounts on map are for higher locations within that area. Locally higher amounts possible. Purple/Blue- All SNOW

NOTE: A shift by 10-20 miles either north or south will impact totals.

Here is the latest NWS Snow maps

Dec 15

Update: Winter Storm Warning will go into effect at Noon and expire at 10am Thursday
























WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM NOON WEDNESDAY TO
10 AM EST THURSDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet
  accumulations of 6 to 12 inches. Winds gusting as high as 35
  mph.

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

* WHEN...From noon Wednesday to 10 AM EST Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The
  hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute on
  Wednesday and the morning commute on Thursday. The heavy snow
  could result in power outages.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will move in from southwest to
  northeast Wednesday afternoon and early evening. The snow could
  become heavy at times Wednesday evening. The snow will likely
  mix with and change to sleet late Wednesday evening and
  Wednesday night, before ending as a period of snow on Thursday
  morning.

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.







							
		


	





			
				


				

										
								

		

				

			Dec
			14
		

				

			
Nor’easter Update: Second call map
		

		
		


							





A Winter Storm WATCH is in effect starting at 10am Wed.






Incase you didn’t know, its going to snow this week. This is something we have been talking about for the past few days, expect major to significant impact from the Nor’easter on Wednesday. At this point we are confident this storm will begin around midday/early afternoon on Wednesday and continue until early Thursday AM.

Areas near i95 will see some sleeting and mixing. We are sorry to say, but the shore points  it’s mostly rain for you. The rest of the area will see significant snowfall (some areas could peak over 16” plus of snowfall). We expect the NWS to upgrade the current Winter Storm Watch to a Warning. Once that happens we will pass that information along. I will be issuing our final call map tomorrow afternoon if needed. 

Our map below you will see it has a lot of different totals on it for the areas.

Purple – 12-16”+
Dark Blue Mostly 8-12+” (some areas could see higher amounts. Closer to i95 could see lower due to mixing issues)
Light Blue – C-2”
Green -All Rain











Here is the IMPACT threat from the NWS 







							
		


	





			
				


				

										
								

		

				

			Dec
			13
		

				

			
Mid Week Winter Storm Update- w/ first call map!
		

		
		


							








UPDATE: A WINTER STORM WATCH HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR WED MORNING until Thursday at 7am.  

As we are following the developments in the major winter storm coming on Wed. Here is what we know now. Please NOTE the totals are the map below are just the chance of seeing that much snow. Tomorrow we will release a map with more total information. 

We are gaining more and more confidence in this major winter storm that will start early afternoon on Wednesday into Thursday morning. While a lot of areas could see snowfall totals over 12″ and 16″, you have to note we are paying close attention to see how close the snow/rain mix line will set up near i95. The shore points at this point we feel will be mainly rain! 

What will we see:
Significant Snow- Locations seeing over 12″ are very possible. 
Gusty Winds 
Power Outages 
Travel Impacts during the Wed afternoon commute. 





Here is our first call map. We are keeping a close eye, be prepared for changes to this map come tomorrow afternoon. We also expect the NWS to issue Watches as early as tomorrow afternoon for some areas. 






							
		


	





			
				


				

										
								

		

				

			Dec
			12
		

				

			
Wednesday Snow? Monday says just a minute…..
		

		
		


							










While we are keeping an eye on Wednesday, we have to talk about Monday first. The latest model runs are showing some accumulation snow along i95. The models pictured below are the first of the night runs. We are going to be keeping an eye on this. Please NOTE this is NOT a forecast nor what you are going to get in your backyard. We are sharing this to point out that a threat is possible.

If this is to verify we would expect to see watches and  advisory issued over the weekend. Our team will bring you the latest on these developments over the weekend. 







							
		


	





			
				


				

										
								

		

				

			Dec
			11
		

				

			
Freezing Fog Advisory In Effect
		

		
		


							






FREEZING FOG ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
9 AM EST FRIDAY...

* WHAT...Visibility one quarter to one half mile in freezing fog and slippery roadways.

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

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM EST Friday.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to low visibility and potential frost on bridges.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you. Also, be alert for frost on bridge decks causing slippery roads.









 






							
		


	





			
				


			
				


			
				


				

										
								

		

				

			Nov
			08
		

				

			
Air Quality Alert In Effect For Sunday November 8,2020
		

		
		


							









 The Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission has issued a code orange air quality alert Sunday for The Philadelphia Metro area. 

A code orange air quality alert means that air pollution concentrations within the region may become unhealthy for sensitive groups. Sensitive groups include children…people suffering from asthma… heart disease or other lung diseases…and the elderly. 

The effects of air pollution can be minimized by avoiding strenuous activity or exercise outdoors.

 For more information on ground-level ozone and fine particles…visit http://www.phila.gov/health/units/ams/