Philadelphia snow totals increasing for Friday: Here's how much snow we may get
PHILADELPHIA - Another round of snow is headed towards the Delaware Valley - the second winter storm to hit the region this week!
Monday's storm snapped Philadelphia's snowless streak with 2–4 inches of snow, but Friday's snowfall is already expected to bring even more of the white stuff.
Winter Storm Warning
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for counties across the Delaware Valley.
Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia
- Delaware
New Jersey
- Burlington
- Gloucester
- Camden
- Salem
Delaware
- New Castle
Winter Storm Warnings will be in effect from 4 a.m. - 10 p.m. Friday with several inches of snow in the forecast.
How much snow will fall?
Snow is set to fall for about 12 hours, and could accumulate up to 8 inches in Philadelphia.
Quite an increase from initial forecasts that called for 2–4 inches across the region!
Here's the estimated snow totals from our FOX Weather future model:
- 4-6 inches in Philadelphia, Doylestown, Exton and Wilmington
- 2-4 inches in Reading, the Poconos, most of South Jersey and Dover
- 1-2 inches in Atlantic City
- Less than an inch in Wildwood
Parts of the area could see between 4-6 inches of snow.
When will the snow start and end?
FOX 29's Weather Authority is tracking the all-day snowfall, which is set to arrive early Friday morning:
- Expect patches of snow by 7 a.m.
- Most of the snow will fall around lunchtime
- Storm tapers off by 7 p.m.
A Winter Weather Advisory has already been issued for most of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware from 4 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Snow Emergency declared in Philadelphia ahead of Friday storm
The City of Philadelphia has announced a Snow Emergency in effect for Friday, beginning at 7 a.m., due to snow forecasted to fall 4 to 8 inches in the city.
Monday night's storm brought about 2–4 inches of snow to the Delaware Valley, along with ice and freezing rain.
Friday's snowfall is expected to bring wetter, heavier snowflakes - unlike earlier this week. Be sure to stay safe and healthy while shoveling, by following the tips found here.
Be alert to changing road conditions, as slippery roads and hazardous driving conditions will make for tricky travel on Friday, and into the weekend.
Citizens can track Philadelphia snowplows, as well as other city services, including trash pickup, at StreetSmartPHL, here. For information on PennDOT's plows, check their interactive website, here. For the latest forecasts and conditions, download the FOX 29 Weather Authority app.