Winter Storm Warning Issued for Philadelphia and Southeast Pennsylvania

Source: NOAA · Southeast Pennsylvania

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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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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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This alert was issued by NOAA. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
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This alert affects Southeast Pennsylvania. Check with NOAA for the most current geographic scope.
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