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Winter Weather Advisory 2, NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

January 5, 20255 counties in Pennsylvania; Burlington County, Ocean County, New Jersey

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly issued this winter weather advisory at Jan 5, 2025, 2:05 AM EST for 5 counties in Pennsylvania; Burlington County, Ocean County, New Jersey. It took effect at Jan 6, 2025, 1:00 AM EST. It was in force for 21 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 5, 2025, 2:05 AM EST (07:05 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 6, 2025, 1:00 AM EST
Expired
Jan 6, 2025, 9:43 PM EST
In force
21 hr
Issued by
NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly

Counties Burlington County, NJ, Ocean County, NJ, Berks County, PA, Bucks County, PA, Chester County, PA, Montgomery County, PA, Philadelphia County, PA

The radar

The Philadelphia radar (KDIX), 67 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 07:07 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 00:00Z, 7.1 hours before the alert went out and 213 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 00:00Z on 2025-01-05Temperature 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°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Brookhaven, NY at 00:00Z on 2025-01-05The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 222 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 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
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No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1851 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
43 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
222 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
188 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
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The text

As transmitted.

803 
WWUS41 KPHI 050705
WSWPHI

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
205 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2025

DEZ002>004-MDZ012-015-019-020-052015-
/O.UPG.KPHI.WS.A.0001.250106T0600Z-250107T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.WS.W.0001.250106T0300Z-250107T0900Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-
Caroline-
Including the cities of Denton, Easton, Rehoboth Beach,
Centreville, Chestertown, Georgetown, and Dover
205 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM 
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 
  10 inches. The snow may mix with sleet and freezing rain for a 
  time, producing a light glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware and northeast 
  Maryland.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the region late Sunday 
  night and intensify through Monday morning, potentially coming 
  down in excess of 1 inch per hour. The mixture potential with 
  freezing rain and sleet will occur Monday afternoon as 
  precipitation begins to lighten. It will then change back to all 
  snow before gradually tapering off Monday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

DEZ001-NJZ016-021-023-024-052015-
/O.UPG.KPHI.WS.A.0001.250106T0600Z-250107T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.WS.W.0001.250106T0600Z-250107T0600Z/
New Castle-Salem-Cumberland-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Including the cities of Millville, Ocean City, Wilmington,
Pennsville, and Cape May Court House
205 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 
  8 inches.

* WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle County. In New Jersey, Atlantic 
  Coastal Cape May, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the region late Sunday 
  night and intensify through Monday morning, potentially coming 
  down in excess of 1 inch per hour. It will then gradually taper 
  off Monday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ017-018-022-025-027-PAZ070-102-052015-
/O.UPG.KPHI.WS.A.0001.250106T0600Z-250107T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.WS.W.0001.250106T0600Z-250107T0600Z/
Gloucester-Camden-Atlantic-Coastal Atlantic-Southeastern
Burlington-Delaware-Eastern Chester-
Including the cities of Media, Camden, Cherry Hill, West Chester,
Atlantic City, Hammonton, Kennett Square, Wharton State Forest,
and Glassboro
205 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM EST 
TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 
  6 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of southern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the region late Sunday 
  night and intensify through Monday morning, potentially coming 
  down at rates approaching 1 inch per hour for a brief period. It 
  will then gradually taper off Monday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ019-020-026-PAZ071-101-104-052015-
/O.UPG.KPHI.WS.A.0001.250106T0600Z-250107T0600Z/
/O.NEW.KPHI.WW.Y.0002.250106T0600Z-250107T0300Z/
Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-Philadelphia-Western
Chester-Eastern Montgomery-
Including the cities of Honey Brook, Lansdale, Long Beach Island,
Jackson, Moorestown, Norristown, Oxford, Mount Holly, and
Philadelphia
205 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of southern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the region late Sunday 
  night and intensify through Monday morning. It will then gradually 
  taper off Monday afternoon and evening.

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.

&&

$$

PAZ060-103-106-052015-
/O.NEW.KPHI.WW.Y.0002.250106T0600Z-250107T0300Z/
Berks-Western Montgomery-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Doylestown, Morrisville, Pottstown,
Reading, and Collegeville
205 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Berks, Lower Bucks, and Western Montgomery Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the region late Sunday 
  night and intensify through Monday morning. It will then gradually 
  taper off Monday afternoon and evening.

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.

&&

$$

RCM
6 follow-up statements
455 
WWUS41 KPHI 051416
WSWPHI

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
916 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2025

DEZ002>004-MDZ012-015-019-020-060330-
/O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0001.250106T0300Z-250107T0900Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-
Caroline-
Including the cities of Dover, Georgetown, Denton, Centreville,
Chestertown, Easton, and Rehoboth Beach
916 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 
4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 
  10 inches. The snow may mix with sleet and freezing rain for a 
  time, producing a light glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware and northeast 
  Maryland.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the region late Sunday 
  night and intensify through Monday morning, potentially coming 
  down in excess of 1 inch per hour. The mixture potential with 
  freezing rain and sleet will occur Monday afternoon as 
  precipitation begins to lighten. It will then change back to all 
  snow before gradually tapering off Monday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

DEZ001-NJZ016-021-023-024-060330-
/O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0001.250106T0600Z-250107T0600Z/
New Castle-Salem-Cumberland-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Including the cities of Cape May Court House, Wilmington,
Pennsville, Millville, and Ocean City
916 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM 
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 
  8 inches.

* WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle County. In New Jersey, Atlantic 
  Coastal Cape May, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the region late Sunday 
  night and intensify through Monday morning, potentially coming 
  down in excess of 1 inch per hour. It will then gradually taper 
  off Monday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ017-018-022-025-027-PAZ070-102-060330-
/O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0001.250106T0600Z-250107T0600Z/
Gloucester-Camden-Atlantic-Coastal Atlantic-Southeastern
Burlington-Delaware-Eastern Chester-
Including the cities of Wharton State Forest, Hammonton, Atlantic
City, Kennett Square, Glassboro, Media, Camden, Cherry Hill, and
West Chester
916 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM 
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 
  6 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of southern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the region late Sunday 
  night and intensify through Monday morning, potentially coming 
  down at rates approaching 1 inch per hour for a brief period. It 
  will then gradually taper off Monday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ019-020-026-PAZ060-071-101-103-104-106-060330-
/O.CON.KPHI.WW.Y.0002.250106T0600Z-250107T0300Z/
Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-Berks-Philadelphia-
Western Chester-Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Honey Brook, Norristown, Jackson, Mount
Holly, Collegeville, Lansdale, Moorestown, Reading, Philadelphia,
Long Beach Island, Morrisville, Oxford, Doylestown, and Pottstown
916 AM EST Sun Jan 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of southern New Jersey and east central and 
  southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.


* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the region late Sunday 
  night and intensify through Monday morning. It will then gradually 
  taper off Monday afternoon and evening.

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.

&&

$$

Fitzsimmons/RCM
294 
WWUS41 KPHI 052107
WSWPHI

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
407 PM EST Sun Jan 5 2025

DEZ002>004-MDZ012-015-019-020-061015-
/O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0001.250106T0300Z-250107T0900Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-
Caroline-
Including the cities of Dover, Georgetown, Denton, Centreville,
Chestertown, Easton, and Rehoboth Beach
407 PM EST Sun Jan 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 
4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 6 and 10 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware and northeast 
  Maryland.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 4 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the region late tonight 
  and intensify through Monday morning, likely coming down in excess 
  of 1 inch per hour at times. The mixture potential with freezing 
  rain and sleet will occur Monday afternoon as precipitation begins 
  to lighten. It will then change back to all snow before gradually 
  tapering off Monday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

DEZ001-NJZ016-021-023-024-061015-
/O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0001.250106T0600Z-250107T0600Z/
New Castle-Salem-Cumberland-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Including the cities of Cape May Court House, Wilmington,
Pennsville, Millville, and Ocean City
407 PM EST Sun Jan 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM 
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 
  8 inches.

* WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle County. In New Jersey, Atlantic 
  Coastal Cape May, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem Counties.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the region late tonight 
  and intensify through Monday morning, potentially coming down in 
  excess of 1 inch per hour. It will then gradually taper off Monday 
  night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ017-018-022-025-027-PAZ070-102-061015-
/O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0001.250106T0600Z-250107T0600Z/
Gloucester-Camden-Atlantic-Coastal Atlantic-Southeastern
Burlington-Delaware-Eastern Chester-
Including the cities of Wharton State Forest, Hammonton, Atlantic
City, Kennett Square, Glassboro, Media, Camden, Cherry Hill, and
West Chester
407 PM EST Sun Jan 5 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM MONDAY TO 1 AM 
EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 
  6 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of southern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 1 AM Monday to 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the region late tonight 
  and intensify through Monday morning, potentially coming down at 
  rates approaching 1 inch per hour for a brief period. It will then 
  gradually taper off later Monday afternoon into Monday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ019-020-026-PAZ060-071-101-103-104-106-061015-
/O.CON.KPHI.WW.Y.0002.250106T0600Z-250107T0300Z/
Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-Berks-Philadelphia-
Western Chester-Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Honey Brook, Norristown, Jackson, Mount
Holly, Collegeville, Lansdale, Moorestown, Reading, Philadelphia,
Long Beach Island, Morrisville, Oxford, Doylestown, and Pottstown
407 PM EST Sun Jan 5 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 AM TO 10 PM EST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of southern New Jersey and east central and 
  southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...From 1 AM to 10 PM EST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.


* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the region late tonight 
  and intensify through Monday morning. It will then gradually taper 
  off Monday afternoon and evening.

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.

&&

$$

Fitzsimmons
923 
WWUS41 KPHI 060810
WSWPHI

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
310 AM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

DEZ001-NJZ016-021-023-024-062115-
/O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250107T0600Z/
New Castle-Salem-Cumberland-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Including the cities of Cape May Court House, Millville, Ocean
City, Wilmington, and Pennsville
310 AM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 
  8 inches.

* WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle County. In New Jersey, Atlantic 
  Coastal Cape May, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the region late tonight 
  and intensify through Monday morning, potentially coming down in 
  excess of 1 inch per hour. It will then gradually taper off Monday 
  night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

DEZ002>004-MDZ012-015-019-020-062115-
/O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250107T0900Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-
Caroline-
Including the cities of Easton, Rehoboth Beach, Denton,
Georgetown, Dover, Chestertown, and Centreville
310 AM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations 
  between 6 and 12 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware and northeast 
  Maryland.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the region late tonight 
  and intensify through Monday morning, likely coming down in excess 
  of 1 inch per hour at times. The mixture potential with freezing 
  rain and sleet will occur Monday afternoon as precipitation begins 
  to lighten. It will then change back to all snow before gradually 
  tapering off Monday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ017-018-022-025-027-PAZ070-102-062115-
/O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250107T0600Z/
Gloucester-Camden-Atlantic-Coastal Atlantic-Southeastern
Burlington-Delaware-Eastern Chester-
Including the cities of Hammonton, Cherry Hill, Atlantic City,
Camden, Glassboro, Kennett Square, Media, West Chester, and
Wharton State Forest
310 AM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 3 and 
  6 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of southern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the region late tonight 
  and intensify through Monday morning, potentially coming down at 
  rates approaching 1 inch per hour for a brief period. It will then 
  gradually taper off later Monday afternoon into Monday night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ019-020-026-PAZ060-071-101-103-104-106-062115-
/O.CON.KPHI.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250107T0300Z/
Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-Berks-Philadelphia-
Western Chester-Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Pottstown, Mount Holly, Philadelphia,
Moorestown, Lansdale, Oxford, Long Beach Island, Norristown,
Morrisville, Doylestown, Collegeville, Jackson, Honey Brook, and
Reading
310 AM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 4 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of southern New Jersey and east central and 
  southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.


* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will overspread the region late tonight 
  and intensify through Monday morning. It will then gradually taper 
  off Monday afternoon and evening.

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.

&&

$$

RCM
939 
WWUS41 KPHI 061459
WSWPHI

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
959 AM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

DEZ001-NJZ016-021-023-024-070400-
/O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250107T0600Z/
New Castle-Salem-Cumberland-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Including the cities of Cape May Court House, Ocean City,
Millville, Wilmington, and Pennsville
959 AM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 3 and 5 
  inches.

* WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle County. In New Jersey, Atlantic 
  Coastal Cape May, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact the morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow, heavy at times, will continue this 
  morning potentially coming down at 1 inch per hour rates. It will 
  diminish in intensity this afternoon then gradually taper off 
  tonight.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

DEZ002>004-MDZ012-015-019-020-070400-
/O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250107T0900Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-
Caroline-
Including the cities of Dover, Rehoboth Beach, Easton, Denton,
Georgetown, Centreville, and Chestertown
959 AM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Additional snow accumulations between 
  4 and 6 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware and northeast 
  Maryland.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact the morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow, heavy at times, will continue this 
  morning likely coming down at 1 to 2 inch per hour rates at times. 
  Some sleet and freezing rain
  may mix in this afternoon as precipitation begins to lighten. It 
  will then change back to all snow before gradually tapering off to 
  night.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ017-018-022-025-027-PAZ070-102-070400-
/O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250107T0600Z/
Gloucester-Camden-Atlantic-Coastal Atlantic-Southeastern
Burlington-Delaware-Eastern Chester-
Including the cities of Wharton State Forest, Media, Cherry Hill,
Camden, Glassboro, Kennett Square, Atlantic City, West Chester,
and Hammonton
959 AM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 2 and 4 
  inches.

* WHERE...Portions of southern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact the morning and evening commutes.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue this morning, potentially 
  coming down at rates
  approaching 1 inch per hour for a period before easing in intensity 
  this afternoon. It will then gradually taper off late this afternoon 
  into tonight. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ019-020-026-PAZ060-071-101-103-104-106-070300-
/O.CON.KPHI.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250107T0300Z/
Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-Berks-Philadelphia-
Western Chester-Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Reading, Lansdale, Jackson, Doylestown,
Long Beach Island, Honey Brook, Morrisville, Pottstown,
Norristown, Oxford, Mount Holly, Collegeville, Philadelphia, and
Moorestown
959 AM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches.

* WHERE...Portions of southern New Jersey and east central and 
  southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the morning and evening commutes.


* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow will continue through this morning 
  before starting to gradually
  diminish this afternoon through this evening. 

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.

&&

$$

Fitzsimmons
893 
WWUS41 KPHI 062004
WSWPHI

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
304 PM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

DEZ001-NJZ016-021-023-024-070600-
/O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250107T0600Z/
New Castle-Salem-Cumberland-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Including the cities of Cape May Court House, Ocean City,
Millville, Wilmington, and Pennsville
304 PM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to two inches.

* WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle County. In New Jersey, Atlantic 
  Coastal Cape May, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and difficult travel. 
  Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow has eased off across most of the area 
  for the time being. However a final shot of snow looks to move 
  through the area late this afternoon into this evening and this 
  could bring some areas another inch or two on top of what has 
  already fallen. Lows will also be dropping into the teens to 
  around 20 by later tonight and this will freeze up any areas of 
  slush potentially making roads quite icy in spots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

DEZ002>004-MDZ012-015-019-020-070900-
/O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250107T0900Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-
Caroline-
Including the cities of Dover, Rehoboth Beach, Easton, Denton,
Georgetown, Centreville, and Chestertown
304 PM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow with some mixed precipitation. Additional snow 
  accumulations up to two inches and ice accumulations around a 
  light glaze.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware and northeast 
  Maryland.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and difficult travel. 
  Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The 
  hazardous conditions will impact the Monday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow has eased off across most of the area 
  for the time being. However a final shot of snow looks to move 
  through the area late this afternoon into this evening and this 
  could bring some areas another inch or two on top of what has 
  already fallen. Lows will also be dropping into the teens to 
  around 20 by later tonight and this will freeze up any areas of 
  slush potentially making roads quite icy in spots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ017-018-022-025-027-PAZ070-102-070600-
/O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250107T0600Z/
Gloucester-Camden-Atlantic-Coastal Atlantic-Southeastern
Burlington-Delaware-Eastern Chester-
Including the cities of Wharton State Forest, Media, Cherry Hill,
Camden, Glassboro, Kennett Square, Atlantic City, West Chester,
and Hammonton
304 PM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.

* WHERE...Portions of southern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions 
  will impact the Monday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow has eased off across most of the area 
  for the time being. However a final shot of snow looks to move 
  through the area late this afternoon into this evening and this 
  could bring some areas another inch or so on top of what has 
  already fallen. Lows will also
  be dropping into the teens to around 20 by later tonight and this 
  will freeze up any areas of slush potentially making roads quite 
  icy in spots.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ019-020-026-PAZ060-071-101-103-104-106-070300-
/O.CON.KPHI.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250107T0300Z/
Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-Berks-Philadelphia-
Western Chester-Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Reading, Lansdale, Jackson, Doylestown,
Long Beach Island, Honey Brook, Morrisville, Pottstown,
Norristown, Oxford, Mount Holly, Collegeville, Philadelphia, and
Moorestown
304 PM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.

* WHERE...Portions of southern New Jersey and east central and 
  southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 10 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous 
  conditions will impact the Monday evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Snow has eased off across most of the area 
  for the time being. However a final shot of snow looks to move 
  through the area late this afternoon into this evening and this 
  could bring some areas another inch or so on top of what has 
  already fallen. Lows will also be dropping into the teens to 
  around 20 by later tonight and this will freeze up any areas of 
  slush potentially making roads quite icy in spots.

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.

&&

$$

Fitzsimmons
732 
WWUS41 KPHI 070243
WSWPHI

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
943 PM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

NJZ019-020-026-PAZ060-071-101-103-104-106-070345-
/O.CAN.KPHI.WW.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-250107T0300Z/
Northwestern Burlington-Ocean-Coastal Ocean-Berks-Philadelphia-
Western Chester-Western Montgomery-Eastern Montgomery-Lower Bucks-
Including the cities of Norristown, Collegeville, Honey Brook,
Lansdale, Moorestown, Pottstown, Doylestown, Philadelphia,
Reading, Jackson, Oxford, Long Beach Island, Morrisville, and
Mount Holly
943 PM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

...WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

The threat has ended. Snow is tapering off.

$$

DEZ001-NJZ016-021-023-024-070600-
/O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250107T0600Z/
New Castle-Salem-Cumberland-Cape May-Atlantic Coastal Cape May-
Including the cities of Wilmington, Millville, Pennsville, Cape
May Court House, and Ocean City
943 PM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.

* WHERE...In Delaware, New Castle County. In New Jersey, Atlantic 
  Coastal Cape May, Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem Counties.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

DEZ002>004-MDZ012-015-019-020-070600-
/O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250107T0900Z/
Kent-Inland Sussex-Delaware Beaches-Kent MD-Queen Annes-Talbot-
Caroline-
Including the cities of Rehoboth Beach, Georgetown, Easton,
Dover, Centreville, Denton, and Chestertown
943 PM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.

* WHERE...Portions of central and southern Delaware and northeast 
  Maryland.

* WHEN...Until 4 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

NJZ017-018-022-025-027-PAZ070-102-070600-
/O.CON.KPHI.WS.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250107T0600Z/
Gloucester-Camden-Atlantic-Coastal Atlantic-Southeastern
Burlington-Delaware-Eastern Chester-
Including the cities of Kennett Square, Hammonton, Glassboro,
Camden, West Chester, Wharton State Forest, Atlantic City, Media,
and Cherry Hill
943 PM EST Mon Jan 6 2025

...WINTER STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations up to one inch.

* WHERE...Portions of southern New Jersey and southeast Pennsylvania.

* WHEN...Until 1 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow 
  could significantly reduce visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in 
your vehicle in case of an emergency. The latest road conditions for 
the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1.

&&

$$

MPS

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this winter weather advisory went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Philadelphia/Mount Holly wrote its last area forecast discussion before this winter weather advisory went out at Jan 4, 6:48 PM EST, 7 hours 17 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jan 4, 6:48 PM EST, 7 hours 17 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Mount Holly NJ
648 PM EST Sat Jan 4 2025

.SYNOPSIS...
Arctic high pressure from Canada will build toward our region
through Sunday. A low pressure system will move across the Mid-
Atlantic region Monday before shifting farther offshore into
Tuesday. Behind this system, cold and dry high pressure will
prevail across the region through the end of next week.

&&

.NEAR TERM /THROUGH SUNDAY/...
An arctic air mass remains in place along with blustery conditions.

The presence of an upper-level trough will continue across the
Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions through Sunday, although it will
lift farther northward with time. Meanwhile, high pressure building
into the western Great Lakes region with low pressure in the
vicinity of the Canadian Maritimes will keep a tightened pressure
gradient across our region. This will result in a continuation of
blustery conditions.

Deep and strong northwesterly flow continues to result in a very
cold air mass across our area. This air mass is also rather dry as
dew points have fallen through the teens and even single digits. Due
to this northwest flow, a few flurries will linger this evening
before tapering off tonight along with the sky clearing.

It will be a very cold night with temperatures dropping into
the lower 20s to upper teens (colder in the Poconos). A gusty
west- northwest wind will diminish some through the night,
however a notable breeze remaining will drive wind chills down
into the lower teens to even single digits.

As we go through Sunday, another cold day is expected with west-
northwest flow continuing. The flow looks to weaken some, however a
gusty west-northwest breeze is expected once again. This should be a
bit less compared to Saturday. While some stratocumulus should be
around, this is not anticipated to be as extensive compared to
Saturday as the flow aloft is less cyclonic. High temperatures are
forecast to be in the low to mid 30s, although colder in the
Poconos. Wind chill values only improve to the 20s (teens in the
Poconos).

&&

.SHORT TERM /SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY/...
The big concern for this part of the forecast will be the storm
system expected to bring snow to a large part of the region
later Sunday night through Monday into Monday night. A Winter
Storm Watch remains in effect basically for areas from
Philadelphia southward. This runs from 1 AM Monday to 1 AM
Tuesday. In terms of the latest forecast and trends/changes,
there have not been large changes in the model guidance since
last night. The GFS and the NAM are forecasting a low that
tracks a little farther north and moves a little slower than
what is depicted by the GEM and the ECMWF and this has
implications regarding forecast QPF and snow amounts, especially
over portions of northern Delmarva, SE PA, and southern NJ
where there will likely be a sharp south to north gradient in
amounts (higher QPF and snowfall farther south, lower north). It
appears these differences in the guidance are due to how
exactly the upper trough supporting the system evolves as it
moves east. If it "fractures" more, as alluded to models like
the RGEM, this could lead to the system being more surpressed
south with the higher amounts. We stayed close to a model blend
with this update and our overall forecast amounts have not
changed much except over portions of NE PA and NW NJ where they
were lowered some. We are now reasonably confident that the more
significant snow will stay south of the I-78 corridor with
these areas in our northern zones only seeing at most around a
couple inches. The tricky zone remains near the Mason Dixon line
into SE PA and southern NJ as the gradient will likely be sharp
between higher snow amounts (5-10 inches) to the south and
lower amounts (3 to 5 inches) to the north. As such, the
forecast is still not set in stone as small changes in forecast
track of the storm will mean potentially large changes in total
snow amounts around these areas.

In terms of the forecast details, skies cloud over through
Sunday evening with snow beginning to move in after midnight
from SW to NE. This will occur as an area of low pressure driven
by a fairly potent wave aloft moves eastward through the night
across Tennessee and Kentucky.

The steadiest and heaviest snow looks to move through with the
warm advection burst in the morning, likely coinciding with the
rush hour from Philly on south and west, but possibly waiting
until just after rush hour farther north and east. Worth noting,
there are indications of strong mid level frontogenesis setting
up which, when combined with the WAA and PVA, could lead to
heavier banded snow setting up with rates exceeding 1 inch per
hour. Tough to say exactly where this occurs by likely over
Delmarva or extreme SE PA into southern NJ. Also, as the low
tracks eastward toward SE Virginia through the day, the WAA
pattern will be bringing in some milder air. This may result in
a mix with or change to sleet, freezing rain, or even rain for
areas roughly from around Dover DE southward and also in Cape
May County NJ. This could keep snowfall amounts down here.

Snow begins to lessen in intensity during the afternoon and may
in fact stop across northern areas by evening, but a second
round looks increasingly likely to occur Monday night over
portions of Delmarva into southern NJ as the upper level trough
moves through during the night. After that, snow should taper
across the board by late at night and as the low intensifies
off the coast, winds will start to pick up from the northwest.
Forecast storm total snow amounts range from 5 to 10 inches
across most of our Delmarva zones into extreme southern NJ with
around 3 to 6 inches over SE PA into adjacent portion of NJ with
1 to 3 inches north of this zone towards the I-78 corridor.
Extreme northern parts of the CWA across the Poconos into NW NJ
may not even see this much. Following highs Monday in the 20s to
low 30s, lows Monday night look to be in the teens to low
20s. Worth noting though, with the wind chill it will feel a
good 10+ degrees colder as the winds increase and this will also
likely lead to some blowing and drifting snow.

Tuesday will be dry under a mix of sun and clouds but very windy
and cold as there will be a strong pressure gradient between the
low that will now be over Atlantic Canada and expansive high
pressure to our west. Generally expect winds 15 to 20 gusting up
to 30 mph leading to blowing/drifting snow and bitter wind
chills. Highs are forecast to be mainly in the upper 20s to low
30s but again, it will feel a good 10+ degrees colder than the
actual temp due to the wind chill.

&&

.LONG TERM /TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY/...
Cold high pressure looks to dominate the rest of the week behind
the Monday system, so the snow that falls should generally hang
around. Gusty northwest wind will also prevail, keeping wind
chills below freezing even where temps manage to rise around
freezing, which doesn't look likely to happen for much of the
region until Friday. Highs in the upper 20s /lower 30s rise to
the mid 30s by Friday with lows in the upper teens to lower 20s.
The exception will be the Poconos, where spotty snow showers /
flurries may continue thanks to the flow off the lakes.

Things may start to get busy again next weekend, with both the
GFS and ECMWF showing a potential low bringing more snow Friday
night or Saturday, but that's a long ways off with lots of
potential for change.

&&

.AVIATION /00Z SUNDAY THROUGH THURSDAY/...
The following discussion is for KPHL, KPNE, KTTN, KABE, KRDG,
KILG, KMIV, KACY and surrounding areas.

Tonight...VFR. West-northwest or west winds 15-20 knots with gusts
to 25 knots, diminishing some overnight. Moderate confidence.

Sunday...VFR. West-northwest winds around 15 knots with gusts to 25
knots, diminishing some during the late afternoon. Moderate
confidence.

Outlook...

Sunday evening...VFR.

Late Sunday night through Monday night...Fairly widespread snow
will result in mainly IFR conditions. Highest probability is
KACY/KMIV/KILG, with a bit lower chance, but still high, at
KPHL/KPNE/KTTN/KRDG, and a bit lower chance still at KABE.

Tuesday through Thursday...VFR conditions return but it will be
windy with NW winds gusting 20 to 30 knots.

&&

.MARINE...
Gale Warning extended through late this evening for Delaware Bay and
the adjacent New Jersey and Delaware Atlantic coastal waters, and
through 1 AM for the central and northern New Jersey Atlantic
coastal waters. Strong west-northwest flow will gradually weaken
some through tonight. Small Craft Advisory conditions are then
likely through Sunday following the Gale Warning. Seas will
gradually subside some through Sunday given the persistent offshore
wind.

Outlook...

Sunday night through Monday...Winds and seas diminish mainly
below SCA levels, but widespread rain and snow will reduce
visibility down to 1-3 miles or less.

Monday night...Winds pick back up to SCA levels as rain and snow
ends.

Tuesday...Gales looking likely, especially for our southern
waters, as strong northwesterly flow takes hold behind the
departing storm.

Wednesday and Thursday...Strong winds to at least strong Small
Craft Advisory conditions continue through this period.

&&

.PHI WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
PA...Winter Storm Watch from late Sunday night through late Monday
     night for PAZ070-071-101-102-104.
NJ...Winter Storm Watch from late Sunday night through late Monday
     night for NJZ016>027.
DE...Winter Storm Watch from late Sunday night through late Monday
     night for DEZ001>004.
MD...Winter Storm Watch from late Sunday night through late Monday
     night for MDZ012-015-019-020.
MARINE...Gale Warning until 10 PM EST this evening for ANZ430-431-
     453>455.
     Gale Warning until 1 AM EST Sunday for ANZ450>452.

&&

SYNOPSIS...Fitzsimmons/OHara/RCM
NEAR TERM...Gorse/Guzzo/MJL
SHORT TERM...Fitzsimmons/RCM
LONG TERM...Fitzsimmons/RCM
AVIATION...Fitzsimmons/Gorse/Guzzo/MJL
MARINE...Fitzsimmons/Gorse

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 5, 2:05 AM ESTWinter Storm WarningPHIChester, Delaware47 hr
Jan 5, 12:32 AM ESTSmall Craft AdvisoryPHI20 hr
Jan 5, 3:57 PM ESTGale WatchPHI8 hr

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Sources

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