Blizzard Warning Issued for Philadelphia and Surrounding Counties; Up to 22 Inches of Snow Expected
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for Philadelphia and nearby counties, forecasting a potentially historic winter storm with up to 22 inches of snow and 45 mph wind gusts.
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- Record type
- Blizzard Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Pennsylvania
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Mount Holly NJ
Winter notices differ by expected impact and timing. The original notice carries the forecast window and any travel guidance for the named area.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeastern Pennsylvania.
Alert Details
A Blizzard Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ. The alert is effective starting at 10:00 AM EST on Sunday, February 22, and remains in effect until 6:00 PM EST on Monday, February 23. This is a potentially historic winter storm expected to bring crippling snowfall to the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following regions in Pennsylvania:
- Philadelphia County
- Delaware County
- Eastern Montgomery County
- Upper Bucks County
- Lower Bucks County
What You Should Do
Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, ensure you have a winter survival kit with you. In the event you become stranded, stay with your vehicle. Residents can obtain the latest road conditions by calling 5-1-1. Preparation should be completed immediately as conditions are expected to deteriorate rapidly.
Expected Conditions
- Snow Accumulation: Total snow accumulations between 16 and 22 inches are expected, with locally higher amounts possible. Snowfall rates may exceed 2 inches per hour at the height of the storm.
- Wind: Winds are forecast to gust as high as 45 mph, causing significant drifting of snow.
- Visibility: Areas of blowing snow will significantly reduce visibility, creating blizzard conditions.
- Impacts: Travel could become difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will severely impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds may also bring down tree branches and cause isolated power outages.
Timeline
Precipitation will develop today, changing to all snow this afternoon and evening. The most severe conditions and heaviest snowfall are expected tonight. Snow will gradually taper off during the daytime on Monday, with the warning officially expiring at 6:00 PM EST Monday.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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