Residents of Philadelphia and parts of New Jersey should brace themselves for slick roads and potentially tricky commutes, as the National Weather Service in Mount Holly has issued a Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 10 AM EST this morning, "Mixed precipitation. Additional snow and sleet accumulations up to one inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze" are expected, according to the National Weather forecast.
The NWS advisory, which covers areas including Somerset, Middlesex, Western Monmouth, Mercer, Gloucester, Camden, Northwestern Burlington, Ocean, Southeastern Burlington, Delaware, Philadelphia, Eastern Montgomery, and Lower Bucks, warns that "roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous" due to the inclement weather conditions, with hazardous conditions that could impact the Thursday morning commute. Travelers should exercise caution and reduce speed, as icy conditions may make roads slippery. Those heading outdoors should be especially careful on stairs, sidewalks, and driveways, which could be slick and increase the risk of slips and injuries.
For those looking ahead, the weather in Philadelphia is forecasted to oscillate between wintry mixes and clearer skies, with high temperatures hovering around the low 40s and a flirtation with snow by the weekend, on Saturday there is a chance of snow, mainly after 4 pm with a high near 39 and the possibility of new snow accumulation of less than a half inch, then transitioning to rain, snow, and freezing rain before 10 pm, followed by rain or freezing rain between 10 pm and 4 am, then rain after 4 am, with a low around 30, and a 100% chance of precipitation, as detailed by the NWS.
Heading into next week, Philadelphians can expect mostly cloudy skies with a chance of snow after 1 am on Monday night, and by Tuesday, the likelihood of rain and snow climbs to a 70% chance with mostly cloudy conditions and a high near 37, by Tuesday night, more rain and snow is anticipated with an 80% chance of precipitation, the pattern of winter uncertainty continues into Wednesday with a 30% chance of snow and a high near 36 as we move through midweek.
