LIVE | Winter storm hits PA, NJ, DE: Track snow updates
PHILADELPHIA - A powerful winter storm is continuing to hit the Philadelphia region, bringing heavy snow and dangerous conditions to Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.
The National Weather Service says snow is likely to mix with sleet and freezing rain closer to the coast and along the I-95 corridor, especially across parts of New Jersey and Delaware, which could limit snowfall totals while increasing the risk of icy roads and power outages. Arctic air remains firmly in place behind the storm, with temperatures staying well below freezing into next week and dangerously low wind chills possible overnight across the region.
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Snow and ice are already creating hazardous travel across eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, with conditions expected to worsen — follow this live blog for the latest updates on snowfall, road conditions, power outages and weather alerts as the storm continues into Monday.
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9 a.m. - Area schools announce Monday closures
Several area schools have already announced their plans for Monday with many already having announced they will be closed for the day. Others will be following flexible learning schedules.
8 a.m. - NWS Sunday morning briefing
Widespread snow and sleet totals ranging from 4 to 8 inches to our south are expected Sunday, while the I-95 corridor can expect 7 to 11 inches over the course of Sunday and early Monday morning.
Areas to the north and west of Philadelphia and the I95 corridor could see 12 to 16 inches of snow.
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Philly snow forecast: How much snow, ice to expect and when it will stop
Expect snow to continue throughout the day Sunday, with a chance of a changeover to sleet and freezing rain this evening. The heaviest snowfall, with accumulations of 1+ inch per hour, is expected during daytime hours Sunday.
Forecasters are continuing to monitor an anticipated transition to a wintry mix of sleet and snow that will occur from south to north. That rain/snow line could reach as far inland as the Lehigh Valley and I-78 corridor.
Lower snowfall amounts are expected to the south and closer to the coast where they will see a longer duration of a wintry mix or even just rain Sunday afternoon and evening.
Ice accumulations could range from 0.1-0.25 inches across the I-95 corridor, southern New Jersey, and central and northern Delaware.
Ice accumulations, along with wind gusts of 20-30 mph could result in some down trees, power lines, and even power outages.
7 a.m. — Snowfall picking up
Snowfall will start to fall at about 1 inch per hour over the next few hours.
6 a.m. — More flights canceled
Cancellations at Philadelphia International Airport reach 641 flights.
4 a.m. — Winter storm approaches
Snow begins to move into the Philadelphia area
5 a.m. — Sleet/ snow line move closer
The sleet/snow line is currently near the mouth of the Potomac River and the Virginia/Maryland border on the Eastern Shore.
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