Pennsylvania Weather: Accumulation Estimates Slightly Increased For Saturday Snow

Forecasters have slightly increased the estimated accumulation amounts for Saturday's snow event.

According to the National Weather Service, residents in the Philadelphia area can now expect up to three inches. A winter weather advisory is in place for Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties.

According to NWS forecasters, two to three inches will likely fall on Lower Bucks, Eastern Montgomery, parts of Delaware County and Philadelphia. Chester County, Western Montgomery and Upper Bucks County will likely get one to two inches. The Lehigh Valley is still expected to see no accumulation.

Snow is already falling in some parts of the region. Expect it to taper off to snow showers by late afternoon and stop by evening. Cold temperatures will linger through Monday. Highs in the 50s are expected mid week.

Here is the forecast:

Today: Snow, mainly before 3pm. High near 28. North wind around 11 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.

Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 11 mph.

Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 28. Wind chill values as low as zero. Blustery, with a northwest wind 13 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 33 mph.

Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. West wind 5 to 14 mph.

Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 29. South wind 5 to 9 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 21.

Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 42.

Tuesday Night: Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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