Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A coastal winter storm will impact parts of the Mid-Atlantic this weekend, bringing light to moderate snowfall, strong winds, coastal flooding, and continued bitter cold from Saturday afternoon through Sunday morning.
Snow is expected to overspread coastal New Jersey and Delaware late Saturday, with lighter amounts extending inland toward the I-95 corridor, including Philadelphia, Wilmington, and Trenton. According to the National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, most coastal locations can expect 1 to 3 inches of snow, while areas along Cape May and southern Delaware may see localized totals of 3 to 4 inches. Inland locations are likely to see a dusting to under an inch.
The primary concern with this system will be wind and coastal impacts, not heavy snow. Northerly winds are expected to strengthen Saturday night, with gusts of 40 to 50 mph along the immediate coast and 30 to 40 mph inland. These winds may cause isolated power outages and make travel hazardous on exposed bridges and roadways, including Route 1, Route 9, the Garden State Parkway, and coastal sections of I-95.
Minor coastal flooding is forecast during the Sunday morning high tide, particularly along the Atlantic coast of New Jersey and Delaware. Emergency managers urge residents in flood-prone areas to secure property and avoid driving through saltwater-covered roads.
Behind the storm, dangerous cold will persist. Wind chills will remain in the single digits to below zero through Sunday morning before a slow moderation begins early next week. Officials advise limiting outdoor exposure, protecting pets and pipes, and checking on vulnerable neighbors.
