Key Highlights
- A First Alert is in effect for a winter storm bringing several inches of snow to the Philadelphia region.
- The storm will bring rain that transitions into snow by 9 p.m. on Saturday, with heavier bands expected overnight.
- Five inches of snow or more could fall, with some neighborhoods along Interstate 95 seeing up to six inches.
- Crews have been preparing for the storm, and officials are urging residents to stay home if possible during the weekend.
The Winter Storm Brings Snow Across the Philadelphia Region
A First Alert is currently in effect as a winter storm brings several inches of snow across the Philadelphia region, including the city, South Jersey, Delaware, and Pennsylvania suburbs. The snowfall is expected to begin Saturday night and continue into Sunday morning.
Transitioning Weather Conditions
The weather forecast predicts that rain will initially fall before transitioning into snow by 9 p.m. on Saturday. By midnight, the entire region can expect a general one to five inches of snowfall, with some neighborhoods along Interstate 95 seeing up to six inches.
Crews Prepare and Residents Are Advised to Stay Home
Crews throughout the area have been preparing for the winter storm. NBC10’s Kelsey Kushner reports that local authorities are urging residents to stay home if possible during the weekend, as roads may become slippery due to a mix of rain and snow.
Specific Locations and Snowfall Expectations
Light snow has already been observed in Trenton, New Jersey, and Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The storm is expected to bring more significant snowfall to Allentown and other areas as it moves closer to Philadelphia. NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Justin Godynick advises that the system will wind down by 8 a.m. Sunday.
Official Warnings and Emergency Declarations
The winter storm warning is in effect for Philadelphia, as well as surrounding counties in Pennsylvania and New Jersey. The Borough of Lansdale has issued a snow alert starting at 7 p.m. on Saturday, with officials urging residents to check where their cars are parked and move them from areas noted with “no parking” signs.
Meanwhile, the city of North Wales is declaring a snow emergency starting at midnight on Sunday, December 14. Cars will be towed from snow emergency routes with parking restrictions strictly enforced.
If your power goes out, officials urge residents to not call 911 but to contact PECO.
Additional resources and shelter are being made available for Upper Darby residents in need during the cold temperatures. The shelter will open starting at 7 p.m. each night until 7 a.m. the next morning, located at the Watkins Center at 326 Watkins Avenue in Upper Darby, capable of holding 30 people each night.
Residents are reminded to stay warm by dressing in layers and limiting time outdoors. Look for heated indoor places if needed during this period of severe weather.
