Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Recent winter storms have pushed snowfall totals across the Philadelphia region to levels not seen this early in the season in more than a decade, according to newly released statistics from the National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly.
Data from official airport climate stations show that some locations are experiencing their snowiest first half of winter in over 10 years. At Philadelphia International Airport, snowfall from the January 17–18 storms totaled 1.6 inches, bringing the season-to-date snowfall to 6.4 inches, compared to a normal of 7.5 inches. While slightly below average, this marks the snowiest season-to-date total since 2021.
Farther north, impacts have been more significant. Allentown recorded 8.7 inches during the Jan. 17–18 storms alone, pushing its season total to 16.7 inches, well above the normal 10.9 inches. This represents Allentown’s snowiest season-to-date total since 2014.
Trenton also saw notable accumulation, with 6.7 inches from the weekend storms and 15.5 inches so far this season, exceeding its normal of 9.5 inches and ranking as its highest season-to-date snowfall since 2018. Reading reported 6.8 inches from the storms and 11.0 inches for the season, its snowiest early winter since 2018.
Closer to the coast, snowfall has been more limited. Atlantic City recorded 0.4 inches from the storms and 2.7 inches season-to-date, while Wilmington measured 2.4 inches from the storms and 7.3 inches so far this winter.
The National Weather Service notes that repeated snow events, even when individual storms are modest, can compound impacts on road conditions, commuting, and municipal snow removal operations. Drivers across the region have faced recurring slick conditions during recent storms, especially during overnight and early-morning travel.
Residents are encouraged to remain alert as winter continues, as additional snow events could further add to already above-normal totals in parts of eastern Pennsylvania and central New Jersey.
