Snow totals Philadelphia metro area: 12\u201318 inches likelyAtlantic coastal New Jersey: 18\u201324 inches possibleNorthern and western portions of the region: 8\u201312 inches <\/p>\n
Heaviest accumulations are focused across New Jersey and adjacent areas of southeastern Pennsylvania and northern Delaware.<\/p>\n
Snowfall rates of 2 inches per hour or greater are possible Sunday night into Monday morning.<\/p>\n
Precipitation may begin as rain near and southeast of I-95 before tr<\/p>\n
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Wind and coastal impacts <\/p>\n
Strong northeast winds will increase Sunday and persist into Monday.<\/p>\n
Coastal gusts up to 55 mphInland gusts up to 40 mph <\/p>\n
Blowing and drifting snow is expected, especially near the coast, where blizzard conditions could make travel very difficult to impossible.<\/p>\n
A Coastal Flood Watch remains in effect for Atlantic coastal New Jersey and Delaware from 9 p.m. Sunday through 5 a.m. Monday.<\/p>\n
Moderate coastal flooding is possible, with one to two feet of inundation above ground level in low-lying areas. Locally major impacts cannot be ruled out.<\/p>\n
What this means for Philadelphia <\/p>\n
Philadelphia is in the zone for significant snowfall, with projections around 12\u201318 inches.<\/p>\n
Snow is expected to impact the Monday morning commute and potentially the Monday evening commute.<\/p>\n
Snow-covered roads, reduced visibility and gusty winds are expected to cause widespread travel disruptions.<\/p>\n
Timeline <\/p>\n
Sunday morning:
Precipitation begins developing across the region. Some areas near and southeast of I-95 may start as rain before changing to snow by late morning or early afternoon.<\/p>\n
Sunday afternoon:
Snow becomes steadier from north to south. Accumulations begin increasing across southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.<\/p>\n
Sunday evening through early Monday morning:
Heaviest snowfall expected. Snowfall rates could reach 1 to 2 inches per hour, with locally higher rates possible. Strong winds increase, especially near the coast, leading to blowing and drifting snow and sharply reduced visibility.<\/p>\n
Monday morning commute:
Snow-covered roads, poor visibility and gusty winds likely to cause significant travel disruptions.<\/p>\n
Monday afternoon:
Snow tapers off from west to east, though lingering impacts and blowing snow may continue.<\/p>\n
Monday evening:
Cleanup continues. Additional minor coastal flooding may be possible during subsequent high tide cycles.<\/p>\n
Why you should care:<\/p>\n
Widespread moderate to major impacts are likely with this storm, with the potential for extreme impacts along portions of the Atlantic coast.<\/p>\n
Travel could become very difficult to impossible Sunday night into Monday morning.<\/p>\n
Residents are urged to complete preparations Saturday, avoid unnecessary travel during peak storm hours and monitor updated forecasts.<\/p>\n
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