Tracking snow Saturday and Sunday around the Philadelphia area. Here's the weather forecast.
We have a NEXT Weather Alert in effect for the Philadelphia region on Saturday morning as snow arrives that will linger into the afternoon.
Who sees snow today, and how much you get, will depend on where you're located.
- South Jersey and Delaware: there could be a little snow, but more likely it will be rain/snow mix or mostly rain.
- Philadelphia and closest suburbs in Pa.: some snowflakes, accumulations generally under 1 inch.
- Upper Bucks, Upper Montgomery, Chester counties in Pa.: 1 to 3 inches.
- Berks County and the Lehigh Valley: you will see the greatest snow totals with this storm, accumulating anywhere from 2-5 inches of slushy snow on Saturday.
A winter weather advisory is in effect until 4 p.m. for Berks, Lehigh, and Northampton counties as well as Upper Bucks, Upper Montgomery and western Chester counties.
Be prepared for slow travel and slippery roads across the region. Have your winter gear ready and try to lay down some salt to help melt any of the slushy snow.
Later today, temperatures will be above freezing, and this snow will start melting. The overnight hours are quiet with no precipitation expected.
How much snow are we getting this weekend?
After Saturday's shot of snow, we're not done. The NEXT big change will be a coastal system that will make a close brush of the shore on Sunday.
Pre-dawn light snow is possible north and west of the city with rain for I-95 and South Jersey. By late morning, the rain will change to snow over South Jersey and I-95.
As the coastal low moves away from our area in the afternoon any snow will shift to South Jersey. About 2-3 inches of snow possible for inland South Jersey and the Shore.
About 1-2 inches of snow possible for Philly and either side of the I-95 corridor.
Only a coating to an inch are possible for Upper Montgomery, Bucks, Chester, Berks, and Lehigh Valley.
NEXT Weather Alert on Tuesday
Tuesday, the coldest air of the season arrives. Morning lows will range from 5 to 15 and wind chills from -5 to 5.
Daytime highs on Tuesday will range from 15 to 25 with winds chills in the teens. All skin must be covered to avoid frostbite.
Here's your 7-day forecast:
Saturday: NEXT Weather Alert for snow. High 41, low 30.
Sunday: NEXT Weather Alert for Southeast snow. High 35, low 31.
Monday/MLK Day: Sunny and cold. High 37, low 20.
Tuesday: NEXT Weather Alert for the coldest weather of the season. High 24, low 15.
Wednesday: Not as harsh. High 38, low 13.
Thursday: Some sun. High 42, low 32.
Friday: Seasonable. High 37, low 24.