Winter Storm Timing, Snow Totals, Travel Impacts In PA: See Forecast

PENNSYLVANIA - Forecasters are urging travelers to delay plans Saturday morning ahead of a fierce storm set to drop several inches of snow on parts of Pennsylvania.

Friday night's winter storm will begin around 10 p.m. in southeast Pennsylvania, with 3 to 4 inches of snow set to fall into Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

“Snowfall will begin late tonight through early Saturday morning before ending around 7-10am Saturday,” the National Weather Service Mount Holly said in a statement Friday afternoon. “Anyone traveling overnight through Saturday morning should exercise extreme caution and consider delaying travel. Snowfall rates could reach 0.5 to 1.0 inch per hour at times!”

Mainly dry today with gusty winds diminishing later on. Snow arrives after rush hour tonight and lingers into Saturday morning. pic.twitter.com/nBJxFymnuL
— NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) February 16, 2024

As of 1:30 p.m., five southeast Pennsylvania counties are under a winter weather advisory from 10 p.m. Friday until 10 a.m. Saturday. Those counties are:

• Montgomery
• Bucks
• Delaware
• Philadelphia
• Chester

“Slow down and use caution while traveling,” the National Weather Service said in a statement. “Check local Department of Transportation information services for the latest road conditions.”

AccuWeather meteorologists note that, though the quick-hitter won't produce prolific snowfall, it can still cause travel disruptions into the weekend. Philadelphia and Atlantic City are slated for 1 to 3 inches of snow during Friday's storm; a small accumulation of snow may reach as far north as New York City, though storm developments can still alter the path and strength of the impacts on the region.

The snowfall is set to wrap by Saturday morning, paving the way for a cold and dry Saturday night with temperatures in the 30s, the weather service said. The new snow will begin to melt Saturday afternoon and may freeze overnight, prompting possible icy patches for Pennsylvania residents traveling Sunday morning.

Here’s the latest forecast, according to the National Weather Service:

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. Northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Friday Night: Snow, mainly after 1 a.m. The snow could be heavy at times. Low around 30. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Saturday: Snow showers likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 23. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 43. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 27.

Monday: Sunny, with a high near 46.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.