Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – A major winter storm is poised to bring heavy snow, sleet, and ice across the Delaware Valley beginning Saturday night, setting the stage for dangerous travel conditions and potential power outages through Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, a Winter Storm Warning takes effect Saturday evening for much of eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, and northeast Maryland. Snow will overspread the region Saturday night and intensify overnight, with mixed precipitation developing at times Sunday. The heaviest impacts are expected through Sunday night into Monday morning.
Across the Philadelphia metro, including Center City, Bucks, Montgomery, Delaware, and Chester counties, snow and sleet accumulations of 7 to 13 inches are likely, along with ice buildup up to three-tenths of an inch. That level of icing could weigh down tree limbs and power lines, increasing the risk for outages. Farther north, including the Lehigh Valley, Poconos, and northwest New Jersey, snowfall totals may climb to 11 to 15 inches, making travel potentially impossible at times.
In southern New Jersey and coastal Delaware, including Atlantic City, Cape May, and Rehoboth Beach, totals are expected to range from 4 to 8 inches, with gusty winds up to 35 mph creating blowing snow and reduced visibility.
Major routes such as I-95, I-76, I-295, the New Jersey Turnpike, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike are likely to become snow-covered and slick. Officials urge residents to delay non-essential travel and prepare for prolonged disruptions, especially ahead of the Monday morning commute. Warnings remain in effect through Monday afternoon, with additional updates expected as the storm unfolds.
