Weather Blog: January Thaw
We had a lot of thawing to do after temperatures in the single numbers and below zero to start last week.
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We had a lot of thawing to do after temperatures in the single numbers and below zero to start last week.
It has been a roller coaster week in weather and the ride is not over.
Despite the thawing temperatures, a Freezing Rain Advisory goes into effect overnight for most of the Delaware Valley, excluding southern DE and eastern NJ.
After two days of bone chilling cold, record low temperatures, and bitter wind chills, some of the Delaware Valley will finally climb above the freezing point on Thursday as the Polar Vortex retreats to the north.
Blame it on the Polar Vortex. A large pool of frigid air that governs the north pole during the winter.
Dangerous wind chills are also expected to develop late Monday night.
The Eagles, Flyers and Villanova have been on fire as of late.
Two areas of low pressure are converging on the greater Philadelphia region, set to leave behind significant snow and dangerously cold air. Snowfall begins around sunset and won't let up until Friday late in the morning.
The first winter storm of the new year will bring snow to our area late Thursday afternoon.
The first winter storm of the new year remains on track to arrive in the Delaware Valley on Thursday evening.
The first winter storm of the new year is on track to arrive in the Delaware Valley on Thursday evening.
By the time you read this, the Eagles-Dallas game will have been decided. Without Tony Romo, the Dallas Cowboys were expected to lean heavily on running back, De Marco Murray, who had been coming on strong of late. This season, he had surpassed 1,000 yards rushing for the first time in his three-year career.
A relatively tranquil weather pattern will help kick off the New Year in Philadelphia. However, don't expect it to last very long! The ingredients of our next snow storm are starting to organize in the central U.S.
We'll enjoy cold but quiet weather for the first day of 2014, and then everything changes as two areas of low pressure set their sights on the area.
Who would have predicted 54-11, Eagles, at the start of that game last Sunday?
It looks like the Phillies are having some second thoughts about spending money.
If 203 victories, 2 Cy Young Awards and over 2,000 strike-outs aren't enough for entrance into the Hall of Fame, I'm not sure what is.
The best shot for snow was through the north and west-most counties, and Winter Storm Warnings remain in effect until early Sunday morning for that region.
Three times in a week, snow and ice and rain pelt our tri-state area. This latest storm looks to bring all three precipitation types again today.
Here is the latest update on this weekend's storm.
The next storm set to deliver fresh snow to the Delaware Valley continues to gather strength and moisture in the central U.S., eventually streaking through the Ohio Valley and arriving just in time for the weekend.
Snow will arrive in the Delaware Valley late Saturday morning/early afternoon.
But all eyes are focused on Saturday when our next storm arrives.
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The FBI announced the indictment of 10 people accused of running a "prolific" cocaine trafficking organization operating in Philadelphia.
Agostino Abbatiello has requested that his trial be held before the end of the year.
The Closet of Hope and Second Chances provides clothing, confidence and support to women preparing to reenter the workforce.
Police are searching for two gumen who shot and killed a 19-year-old man as he was entering an Uber early Wednesday morning.
The FBI announced the indictment of 10 people accused of running a "prolific" cocaine trafficking organization operating in Philadelphia.
Agostino Abbatiello has requested that his trial be held before the end of the year.
The Closet of Hope and Second Chances provides clothing, confidence and support to women preparing to reenter the workforce.
New parking rules for Eagles home games could throw a wrench into some long-standing tailgating traditions.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
The FBI announced the indictment of 10 people accused of running a "prolific" cocaine trafficking organization operating in Philadelphia.
The Closet of Hope and Second Chances provides clothing, confidence and support to women preparing to reenter the workforce.
Police are searching for two gumen who shot and killed a 19-year-old man as he was entering an Uber early Wednesday morning.
Mary Martin said she whacked a groping suspect with her bike helmet after watching him grope a woman in Point Breeze.
A minor was shot and killed while playing with a gun with another minor in Norristown Tuesday, the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office said.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill's administration fined a data center in Vineland $1.07 million for violating the New Jersey Air Pollution Control Act Tuesday.
The Ferris wheel at Gillian's Wonderland Pier, one of the most recognizable landmarks in Ocean City, will soon be demolished.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
Flights at Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports were delayed due to an equipment outage, the FAA says.
Part of a Lavallette, New Jersey, liquor store was boarded up and a bouquet of flowers was left outside Sunday night, somber reminders of a horrific crash that killed a woman a day earlier.
A nor'easter developing off the East Coast will bring several days of rough conditions to the Jersey Shore and Delaware beaches this week.
A cat named Bessie saved a Norristown, Pennsylvania, family from a 1934 house fire, and her heroic story now teaches children about fire safety.
Friday will start on the humid side, but as temps climb into the low-mid 80s, the decreasing humidity will make for a nice day.
Today looks warm and noticeably more humid in the Philadelphia region, with highs reaching the mid-80s but feeling like the upper 80s.
Another beautiful September day is underway Wednesday in the Philadelphia region.
Health officials are warning of a possible measles exposure at Philadelphia International Airport, and it's not related to the case at CHOP.
Health officials in Philadelphia are warning about possible measles exposures in the CHOP NICU.
An 18-year-old from Mifflin County has died from measles-related complications, Pennsylvania health officials said.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
A 40-year-old woman died on Saturday from complications associated with measles, the coroner reported.
New Jersey floral designer Alisha Simone Bell said she puts her "whole heart" into every arrangement and every detail.
On Tuesday, Pennsylvania took a major step in the fight against the negative impacts of social media, particularly on children.
Thieves are smashing windows and targeting trading card stores looking for valuable Pokémon cards, police in South Jersey say.
Customers lined up to support Somerdale Cold Cuts as it reopened after a copper theft.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
SEPTA's "Accelerate" plan would see upgrades across the system, including new train cars, shorter wait times and station updates.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a large tree fell onto three cars on Belmont Avenue in Bala Cynwyd on Friday.
A crash involving at least two cars is slowing traffic on I-95 South near Allegheny Avenue.
Drivers will start getting tickets for parking in Smart Loading Zones without registering.
A man on a motorcycle was launched from a highway overpass near 2nd and Callowhill streets on Monday night, police say.
Zack Wheeler struck out 11, including a franchise-record seven in a row to start the game, and the Phillies inched closer to clinching a playoff spot with a 6-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Chicago Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent has been placed in the NFL concussion protocol, according to a person familiar with the situation, adding another wrinkle to the team's plans for Monday night's game against Philadelphia.
New parking rules for Eagles home games could throw a wrench into some long-standing tailgating traditions.
A victim of alleged hazing at Cheltenham High School testified in court Monday for the first time in nearly eight hours of preliminary hearings against four of his former coaches.
Zach Ertz is returning to the Philadelphia Eagles with tight end Dallas Goedert expected to miss a few weeks with an MCL sprain, according to multiple reports.
An autopsy by the Greenville County Coroner's Office determined Hayden Panettiere's death was due to an accidental overdose of several drugs, including fentanyl.
Crews are setting up for Ed Sheeran's concert at Lincoln Financial Field this weekend amid a controversy over Macklemore's recent comments.
Aaron Rowe, Beoga, Lukas Graham and Finneas all released statements Tuesday on Instagram saying they were withdrawing from Ed Sheeran's tour.
Performer Macklemore is being dropped from Ed Sheeran's Loop tour after making on-stage statements that some found controversial.
The Philadelphia Eagles' cheerleading squad has nine new members, including a Jefferson Health cardiac ICU nurse and three other healthcare professionals.
Ukee Washington reports.
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Natasha Brown reports.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Northeast winds are already gusting 30–35 mph and will strengthen, with rough surf building quickly. Grant Gilmore has the forecast.
Dangerous winds slam Ocean City, making hazardous conditions down the Shore. Ryan Hughes reports.
10 people have been indicted for running a "prolific" cocaine trafficking organization operating in Philadelphia.
We’re finally getting a break from the rain today, but it certainly won’t feel like much of a warmup. Kate Bilo has the forecast.
The Closet of Hope and Second Chances is the latest mission from Mothers in Charge, a Philadelphia-based nonprofit widely known for supporting families affected by violence. Wakisha Bailey reports.