Mount Holly, New Jersey – A Winter Storm Watch signals 5 or more inches of snow across the region Sunday into Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Philadelphia/Mount Holly, Winter Storm Watches are now in effect for much of eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and parts of northeast Maryland.
Forecasters say the bulk of the storm is expected to arrive Sunday night and continue into early Monday morning. Widespread snowfall totals of 5 inches or more are possible, though exact amounts and track details will be refined in updated forecasts.
Major travel corridors including I-95, I-76, I-78, I-295, and the Garden State Parkway could see snow-covered roads and reduced visibility during the Sunday night and early Monday commute window. Officials warn that untreated surfaces may become slick as snowfall rates increase overnight.
Cities included in the watch area span Philadelphia, Allentown, Reading, Trenton, Wilmington, Dover, and Atlantic City. The watch means conditions are favorable for significant winter weather but snowfall totals and impacts are not yet certain.
If snowfall rates intensify late Sunday night, plow operations and airport schedules could be affected into Monday morning.
The timing may be especially relevant for students and early-shift commuters planning travel along I-95 and connecting interstates.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updated forecasts and prepare for possible hazardous travel conditions before the start of the Monday workweek.
Additional details, including potential upgrades to warnings or advisories, are expected as confidence increases in the storm track.
