Winter Storm Warning for Southeast Pennsylvania

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Mount Holly, NJ, has issued a Winter Storm Warning for portions of Southeast Pennsylvania. This alert indicates that severe winter weather conditions are likely and could pose a significant threat to life and property.

Affected Areas

The warning covers a broad area of Southeast Pennsylvania, including:

• Delaware County
• Philadelphia
• Western and Eastern Chester Counties
• Western and Eastern Montgomery Counties
• Upper and Lower Bucks Counties

Expected Conditions

Residents should prepare for heavy snow with total accumulations ranging between 10 and 16 inches. Locally higher amounts are possible. Snowfall rates may exceed 2 inches per hour at times. Additionally, wind gusts are expected to reach as high as 40 mph, leading to blowing and drifting snow. These conditions may create whiteout scenarios and significantly reduced visibility.

Timeline

The Winter Storm Warning is effective from 7:00 AM EST Sunday, February 22, through 6:00 PM EST Monday, February 23. The hazardous conditions are expected to impact both the Monday morning and evening commutes.

What You Should Do

Travel could be very difficult to impossible during the peak of the storm. If you must travel, the NWS recommends keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents can obtain the latest road conditions by calling 5-1-1.