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Winter Weather Advisory 13, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

December 26, 20215 counties in Pennsylvania; Morris County, Sussex County, Warren County, New Jersey

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this winter weather advisory at Dec 26, 2021, 2:55 PM EST for 5 counties in Pennsylvania; Morris County, Sussex County, Warren County, New Jersey. It took effect at Dec 27, 2021, 11:00 AM EST. It was in force for 20 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 26, 2021, 2:55 PM EST (19:55 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 27, 2021, 11:00 AM EST
Expired
Dec 28, 2021, 6:43 AM EST
In force
20 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Counties Morris County, NJ, Sussex County, NJ, Warren County, NJ, Berks County, PA, Carbon County, PA, Lehigh County, PA, Monroe County, PA, Northampton County, PA

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 122 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 19:55 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

Brookhaven, NY (KOKX), launched 12:00Z, 7.9 hours before the alert went out and 202 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2021-12-26Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Brookhaven, NY at 12:00Z on 2021-12-26The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 26 square meters per square second.1939587897117136Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
574 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
92 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
26 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
67 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

372 
WWUS41 KPHI 261955
WSWPHI

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
255 PM EST Sun Dec 26 2021

PAZ054-055-270900-
/O.NEW.KPHI.WW.Y.0013.211227T1600Z-211228T0500Z/
Carbon-Monroe-
Including the cities of Jim Thorpe and Stroudsburg
255 PM EST Sun Dec 26 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM MONDAY TO
MIDNIGHT EST MONDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Carbon and Monroe.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to midnight EST Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions on roadways and sidewalks.
  The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Davis
6 follow-up statements
994 
WWUS41 KPHI 270848
WSWPHI

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
348 AM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

NJZ001-007-PAZ060>062-272300-
/O.EXA.KPHI.WW.Y.0013.211227T1600Z-211228T0500Z/
Sussex-Warren-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-
Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Reading, Allentown, 
Bethlehem, and Easton
348 AM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS MORNING TO
MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Sussex and Warren. In Pennsylvania, 
  Berks, Lehigh and Northampton.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to midnight EST Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions on roadways and sidewalks.
  The hazardous conditions could impact the evening commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

PAZ054-055-272300-
/O.CON.KPHI.WW.Y.0013.211227T1600Z-211228T0500Z/
Carbon-Monroe-
Including the cities of Jim Thorpe and Stroudsburg
348 AM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM THIS
MORNING TO MIDNIGHT EST TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  of up to one inch and ice accumulations of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Carbon and Monroe.

* WHEN...From 11 AM Monday to midnight EST Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions on roadways and 
  sidewalks. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
040 
WWUS41 KPHI 271628
WSWPHI

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1128 AM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

PAZ054-055-280500-
/O.CON.KPHI.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211228T0500Z/
Carbon-Monroe-
Including the cities of Jim Thorpe and Stroudsburg
1128 AM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST 
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation is expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch, and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze.

* WHERE...Carbon County and Monroe County.

* WHEN...Until midnight tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions on roadways and 
  sidewalks. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for your state can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ001-007-PAZ060>062-280500-
/O.CON.KPHI.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211228T0500Z/
Sussex-Warren-Berks-Lehigh-Northampton-
Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Reading, Allentown, 
Bethlehem, and Easton
1128 AM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST 
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation is expected. Total snow 
  accumulations of up to one inch, and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze.

* WHERE...The New Jersey counties of Sussex and Warren. The 
  Pennsylvania counties of Berks, Lehigh and Northampton.

* WHEN...Until midnight tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions on roadways and 
  sidewalks. The hazardous conditions could impact the evening 
  commute.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for your state can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Iovino
048 
WWUS41 KPHI 272014
WSWPHI

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
314 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

PAZ060-061-272115-
/O.CAN.KPHI.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211228T0500Z/
Berks-Lehigh-
Including the cities of Reading and Allentown
314 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

While areas of light snow and sleet remain possible into this 
evening, the potential for freezing rain has ended for Berks 
County and Lehigh County. As a result, the Winter Weather Advisory
has been cancelled for the two counties.

$$

NJZ008-280500-
/O.EXA.KPHI.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211228T0500Z/
Morris-
Including the city of Morristown
314 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST 
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation is expected. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations of less than an inch, and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze.

* WHERE...Morris County, New Jersey.

* WHEN...Until midnight tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions on roadways and sidewalks.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The potential for icing is confined mainly
  to the northwestern part of the county.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for your state can be obtained by
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ001-007-PAZ054-055-062-280500-
/O.CON.KPHI.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211228T0500Z/
Sussex-Warren-Carbon-Monroe-Northampton-
Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Jim Thorpe, 
Stroudsburg, Bethlehem, and Easton
314 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT EST 
TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Mixed precipitation is expected. Total snow and sleet 
  accumulations of less than an inch, and ice accumulations of a 
  light glaze.

* WHERE...The New Jersey counties of Sussex and Warren. The 
  Pennsylvania counties of Carbon, Monroe and Northampton.

* WHEN...Until midnight tonight.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery conditions on roadways and sidewalks.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for your state can be obtained by 
calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Iovino
552 
WWUS41 KPHI 280256
WSWPHI

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
956 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

NJZ001-007-PAZ054-055-062-280600-
/O.EXT.KPHI.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211228T0600Z/
Sussex-Warren-Carbon-Monroe-Northampton-
Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Jim Thorpe, 
Stroudsburg, Bethlehem, and Easton
956 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations of a light 
  glaze.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Sussex and Warren. In Pennsylvania, 
  Carbon, Northampton and Monroe.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are 
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ008-280600-
/O.EXT.KPHI.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211228T0600Z/
Morris-
Including the city of Morristown
956 PM EST Mon Dec 27 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Freezing rain. Additional ice accumulations of a light 
  glaze.

* WHERE...Morris.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are 
  possible.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The potential for icing is confined mainly
  to the northwestern part of the county.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling.

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

Davis
685 
WWUS41 KPHI 280537
WSWPHI

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
1237 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

NJZ001-007-PAZ054-055-062-281200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211228T1200Z/
Sussex-Warren-Carbon-Monroe-Northampton-
Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Jim Thorpe, 
Stroudsburg, Bethlehem, and Easton
1237 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Freezing rain and drizzle. Additional ice accumulations 
  of a light glaze.

* WHERE...In New Jersey, Sussex and Warren. In Pennsylvania, 
  Carbon, Northampton and Monroe.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are 
  possible.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ008-281200-
/O.EXT.KPHI.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211228T1200Z/
Morris-
Including the city of Morristown
1237 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM EST THIS
MORNING...

* WHAT...Freezing rain and drizzle. Additional ice accumulations 
  of a light glaze.

* WHERE...Morris.

* WHEN...Until 7 AM EST this morning.

* IMPACTS...Very slippery sidewalks, roads and bridges are 
  possible.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible
power outages. 

The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$
765 
WWUS41 KPHI 281143
WSWPHI

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
643 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

NJZ001-007-008-PAZ054-055-062-281245-
/O.CAN.KPHI.WW.Y.0013.000000T0000Z-211228T1200Z/
Sussex-Warren-Morris-Carbon-Monroe-Northampton-
Including the cities of Newton, Washington, Morristown, 
Jim Thorpe, Stroudsburg, Bethlehem, and Easton
643 AM EST Tue Dec 28 2021

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Improving conditions and warming temperatures are expected over
the next few hours. There could still be some patchy ice in a few
spots, so drive with caution early this morning.  

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 26, 9:16 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI10 hr

Nearby

Winter Weather Advisories in Pennsylvania, 2021Winter Weather Advisories in New Jersey, 2021Every winter weather advisory in 2021

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.