Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Bitter arctic air is tightening its grip on eastern Pennsylvania as a powerful cold front barrels through the region Friday night, setting the stage for dangerous wind chills and brief but hazardous snow squalls.
According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, well-below-normal temperatures will continue through Friday, with overnight lows dropping into the single digits and teens. Afternoon highs will struggle to climb out of the 20s and low 30s across much of the state. The arctic front arriving Friday evening may produce light snow, followed by fast-moving snow squalls late Friday night that could sharply reduce visibility on major roadways, including I-95, I-76, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike.
Behind the front, conditions worsen quickly. Strong northwest winds on Saturday could gust over 50 mph, especially in open and elevated areas. Combined with plunging temperatures, wind chills are expected to fall between –10 and –20 degrees by late Saturday night. The coldest conditions are expected in the Poconos, but the Philadelphia metro will also face dangerous exposure risks.
Residents are urged to limit time outdoors, secure loose objects, check on vulnerable neighbors, and protect pets from the cold. Additional advisories may be issued as the arctic air settles in through the weekend.
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