Latest Snow Forecast For Eastern PA

Snow has arrived in Eastern Pennsylvania, with areas south of Philadelphia expected to receive as much as 6 inches of accumulation.

According to the latest accumulation estimates by the National Weather Service, Philadelphia can expect 3 to 4 inches of snow. Areas south of the city could see a few inches more than that; areas north of the city, including most of Bucks and Montgomery counties, can expect just a couple of inches or less.

Here's our latest snowfall forecast for today and tonight. If you are so inclined, please report your snowfall measurements by replying to our observations post: https://t.co/VIviUotN6l Thank you! pic.twitter.com/J477Cesxid
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The latest forecast predicts snow will fall until the mid-afternoon, tapering off by about 3 p.m.

The forecast prompted multiple school closures throughout the area. A full list of school closures can be found here.

Additionally, PennDOT announced reduced speed limits of 45 mph on the following highways: Interstates 95, 476; U.S. Routes 1, 30, 202, 422. The agency said it's advising residents to avoid unnecessary travel as the snow moves through.

Here's the latest local forecast:

Today: Snow. High near 30. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.

Tonight: Snow likely, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy, then gradual clearing toward daybreak, with a low around 17. North wind 5 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 30. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 18. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 29. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 30. Blustery.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 36.

Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 22.

Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 35.