Philadelphia snow forecast: What to expect from weekend nor'easter based on where you live

PHILADELPHIA - Snow, rain or both? Where you live will decide what you should expect from this week's coastal storm that could break Philadelphia's ongoing snowless streak.

Forecasters from the National Weather Service anticipate that the weekend nor'easter will move into the area Saturday afternoon and linger into Sunday morning.

Ahead of the storm system forecast for the weekend, Thursday afternoon will see wind gusts upwards of 30 mph into Thursday evening, though no snow or rain is forecast.

While the weather models are still coming into focus, most forecasters agree that the best chance of measurable snow will be in areas north and west of Philadelphia.

Places along the I-95 corridor, including Philadelphia and its suburbs through Trenton, are tabbed for a messy wintry mix that will start as snow and turn to rain.

FOX 29's Sue Serio says one model shows the storm starting out as snow for most areas around 4 p.m. before the rain-snow line straddles Philadelphia as it moves north.

Areas in South Jersey and most of Delaware are expected to get mostly rain with periods of heavy downpours during the nor'easter.

Forecasters on Wednesday were still waiting for more information before predicting possible snowfall totals, though there is greater confidence Upper Bucks, Upper Montgomery counties and the Lehigh Valley into the Poconos could see 3 - 6 inches of snow.

Traveling to MetLife Stadium to see the Eagles take on the Giants late Sunday afternoon could prove to be a tricky drive, so be alert of changing weather conditions.

The incoming coastal storm could threaten to break Philadelphia's ongoing snowless record of more than two years.

Looking ahead, Tuesday could present additional issues with heavy rain and gusty winds.

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