PA Weather: Blizzard Warning Cancelled, Accumulation Predictions Lowered

Residents across the Philadelphia region woke up Tuesday to an icy, snowy, windy mess. While snow accumulation amounts will not reach the higher levels estimated earlier in the week — when as much as 2 feet of snow was thought to be possible — the storm has caused various travel interruptions, shut schools and left most in the region homebound.

The National Weather Service has cancelled a blizzard warning and has put into place a winter storm warning through 6 p.m. Tuesday. All told, anywhere from 3 to 9 inches of accumulation of snow and sleet is likely Tuesday, the NWS says.

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In the Philadelphia area, differences in the type of precipitation were evident just a few miles apart. In Upper Bucks County, the changeover to all snow happened around 8:30, according to meteorologist Gary Szatkowski.

As of 3 p.m., speed limits on area highways have been restored, PennDOT said. The temporary ban on tandem truck trailers, empty trailers, towed trailers, buses, recreational vehicles and motorcycles has also been lifted.

PennDOT said it is continuing to treat roadways in the area and will continue until roads are clear.

As of 3 p.m., PECO was reporting minimal outages, with about 1,200 customers — half in Delaware County and half in Philadelphia — without power.

SEPTA is reporting some weather-related service disruptions and delays. Click here for specifics.