Philadelphia, PA – A developing winter weather system is expected to bring a combination of snow, sleet, and freezing rain across eastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey tonight, creating hazardous travel conditions during the evening and overnight hours.
According to the National Weather Service office in Mount Holly, precipitation will begin as snow this afternoon from west to east before transitioning to sleet and freezing rain this evening, especially for areas near and northwest of Interstate 95 and south of Interstate 78 in Pennsylvania.
Forecasters say ice accumulation of up to 0.10 inches is possible near Philadelphia, with locally higher totals approaching 0.20 inches in parts of Chester and Berks counties. Even light ice buildup could cause untreated roads, sidewalks, and bridges to become slick.
Snowfall totals will vary significantly by location. Areas near and north of I-78 in New Jersey and along I-80 in eastern Pennsylvania are expected to remain mostly snow throughout the event, with 4 to 8 inches possible, and locally higher totals in northern New Jersey and the Poconos. Farther south, including southern New Jersey and Delmarva, snow is expected to transition to rain later tonight.
The National Weather Service warns that travel impacts are most likely during the evening commute and overnight hours, particularly where freezing rain develops. Motorists are urged to reduce speeds and allow extra travel time.
Residents are encouraged to monitor local forecasts and road conditions, as small temperature changes could significantly affect ice accumulation totals.
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