Chester County Expecting Between 4-6 Inches Of Snow Overnight

WEST CHESTER, PA —The Chester County Department of Emergency Services reminds residents that the National Weather Service is forecasting between 4 and 6 inches of snow for Chester County beginning later Thursday night and continuing on into Friday morning.

The snow is expected to impact the Friday commute, according to authorities.

"Remember to clean off your vehicle completely and drive slowly; leaving plenty of room between you and the car in front of you," Chester County officials reminded residents on social media.

According to the NWS, a period of snow is expected to bring widespread accumulation to the region, with most of the snow falling between 1 a.m. and 7 a.m. A narrow band of heavy snow could produce snow rates of up to 2 inches per hour for a brief period.

The highest accumulation —up to 6 inches total —could come south and east of the Interstate 95 corridor, according to the NWS.

Gale force winds are expected across the Atlantic coastal waters and Lower Delaware Bay.