New Castle County

Latest On Expected Snowfall In Our Region

- by Staff Writer

Earlier today the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, issued an update regarding two weather systems expected to bring accumulating snowfall to the region. The first system is anticipated to impact the area this afternoon and evening, while the second system is expected to bring more significant snowfall from Sunday night through Monday.

What Has Changed:

  • Snowfall amounts for today’s system have been slightly reduced.
  • No changes have been made to the Winter Weather Advisory.

Hazardous Weather:

  1. Light Snowfall Today: Accumulations of a coating to 1-1.5 inches, with localized totals up to 2 inches, potentially impacting the Friday evening commute.
  2. Moderate Snowfall Sunday Night through Monday: Light to moderate snowfall accumulations with potential for more significant impacts. An official snowfall forecast for this event will be issued starting this afternoon.

Locations Affected:

  1. Light Snowfall Today: Portions of far southeast Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and Delmarva.
  2. Moderate Snowfall Sunday Night through Monday: Snowfall accumulations possible across the entire forecast area, with the greatest amounts most likely near and/or south of the Philadelphia metro area into Delmarva and southern New Jersey.

Timing:

  1. Light Snowfall Today: This afternoon through early tonight, including the evening commute.
  2. Moderate Snowfall Sunday Night through Monday: Snow beginning as early as Sunday evening, continuing through Monday morning and early afternoon. Light snow or flurries may linger as late as Monday evening.

Impacts:

  1. Light Snowfall Today: Snowfall and dropping temperatures could lead to slushy and slippery untreated surfaces during the evening commute.
  2. Moderate Snowfall Sunday Night through Monday: Snowfall accumulations, with potentially significant amounts greater than 4 inches within a narrow band near or south of the Philadelphia metro, could lead to snow-covered roads and difficult travel Sunday night through Monday.

Confidence on Occurrence:

  1. Light Snowfall Today: Moderate to high confidence (60-80%) in the snowfall forecast and impacts to travel.
  2. Moderate Snowfall Sunday Night through Monday: Low confidence (20-30%) on exact amounts for any given area, however, confidence has increased (60-80%) that much of the area near and south of I-78 will experience at least a few inches of accumulating snowfall.

For more specific information, visit the National Weather Service website. Stay safe and plan accordingly for the upcoming weather conditions.