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Snow Could Fall Until Noon: Latest PA Forecast
Many schools are opening late. Crashes have been reported, and delays are possible on public transit.
A light coating of snow fell overnight, causing school delays, slippery roadways and delays on public transit.
Forecasters warn snow is possible through mid-day, and could continue to create treacherous conditions.
Accumulation estimates from the National Weather Service indicate the northern parts of Bucks and Montgomery counties received as much as 2 inches overnight. Further north, as much as 8 inches was measured in the Poconos.
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Additional accumulations of up to one inch are possible during the morning hours Wednesday, the National Weather Service said.
Multiple crashes have been reported on area roadways. Drivers are urged to use caution. Early morning crashes have been reported on I-95, I-76 and other main roadways. Speed limit reductions were implemented on the Ben Franklin, Walt Whitman, Commodore Barry and Betsy Ross bridges.
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Minor SEPTA delays were also reported. SEPTA also warned commuters that platforms, parking lots and vehicles may be slippery.
Many local school districts announced schedule changes and delayed openings. Click here to view a full list.
Forecasters expect the snow to stop by noon. It will remain mostly cloudy and cold throughout the afternoon with highs in the low 30s. It will turn clear overnight, with lows dropping to the upper teens.
By Thursday, expect some sunshine. We'll get above freezing, with highs in the mid-30s predicted.
Here is the forecast for the rest of the week:
Today: A chance of snow before noon, then a slight chance of snow showers between noon and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 33. Northwest wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.
Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 16. Northwest wind 7 to 9 mph.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 34. West wind 7 to 13 mph.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 21. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 41. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 28.
Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48.
Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
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