Winter Storm Warning Issued for Philadelphia and Southeast Pennsylvania
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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 Winter Storm Warning for Southeast Pennsylvania, forecasting 10 to 16 inches of snow and hazardous travel conditions starting Sunday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeast Pennsylvania
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Mount Holly NJ
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeast Pennsylvania.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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