Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A potentially impactful winter storm is taking shape for eastern Pennsylvania this weekend, with growing confidence that snow could significantly disrupt travel across the Philadelphia region and surrounding suburbs from Saturday night through Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Philadelphia/Mount Holly, the probability of at least 5 inches of snow continues to increase across southeastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and northern Delaware. Current guidance shows a 40 to 60 percent chance of reaching that threshold in and around Philadelphia, with moderate to locally major impacts possible if heavier bands set up. While some temperature moderation is expected midweek, colder air is forecast to return ahead of the storm.
Snow appears most likely to begin Saturday night and continue into Sunday, with the heaviest accumulation possible overnight. Roads including I-95, I-76, the Pennsylvania Turnpike, I-295, and major commuter routes could become snow-covered and hazardous. If snow rates intensify, delays at Philadelphia International Airport and along Amtrak’s Northeast Corridor are possible.
Forecasters caution that details on exact snowfall totals and timing are still evolving, but confidence in a high-impact event is rising. Residents are urged to prepare now, limit unnecessary weekend travel, and monitor updates closely as winter storm watches or warnings could be issued as the system approaches.
