'Confidence Increasing' For Thursday Snow: Latest Eastern PA Forecast

EASTERN PENNSYLVANIA — "Confidence is increasing" for the chance of snow on Thursday afternoon and evening, the National Weather Service said in a Wednesday morning update.

The snowfall will be light and impacts are "expected to be limited at best" but could create slippery conditions on untreated roads during the evening commute.

The snow, if it materializes, will arrive Thursday afternoon after 4 p.m. and continue into the evening, forecasters predict. Most areas in the Philadelphia region can expect a dusting of less than an inch, although portions of Eastern Pennsylvania near and north of I-78 could get up to 2 inches, the Weather Service predicts.

Here is a map of the impact area:

❄️ Confidence is increasing for some potential light snowfall occurring Thursday afternoon & evening within the highlighted areas. A dusting generally less than 1" is anticipated, although portions of E PA near/north of I-78 could end up in the 1-2" range. #PAwx #NJwx #DEwx #MDwx pic.twitter.com/ehMoaMSyqC
— NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) January 15, 2025

On Friday and through the weekend, the high temperature could be in the 40s, but the cold will return Sunday night, along with another chance of snow.

The Weather Service said there is a 30 percent chance of snow Sunday evening into the night, but details on that system are unclear at this time. Check back for details.

Here is the local forecast:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 19. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday: A chance of snow showers, mainly after 4 pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 33. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Thursday Night: Snow showers likely, mainly before 10 pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 24. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 40. West wind around 5 mph.

Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29.

Saturday: Rain likely after 1 pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Saturday Night: A chance of rain before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Sunday: A chance of snow after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Sunday Night: A chance of snow before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent.