Storm Makes For Slick Tuesday Commute

Temperatures will rise today, following a winter storm that left the region covered in snow and ice.

Several schools have delayed openings Tuesday, as crews work to clear slick roads.

PennDOT has restored the speed limits on the highways that had been reduced Monday due to the winter weather. “PennDOT is continuing to treat roadways in the area and will continue until roads are clear,” PennDOT said in a statement.

Route 202 has been reopened after an early-morning closure due to an accident. The road was closed until 7:30 a.m. in both directions between the Frazer and Paoli exits after a crash knocked down power lines, the Inquirer reported.

SEPTA is generally running on time, with a 10 minute delay along Paoli/Thorndale. “Please use caution during your travels as SEPTA platforms, vehicles, walkways and parking lots may be slippery, wet or icy,” SEPTA announced on its website.

Philadelphia International Airport cancelled approximately three dozen flights, the Inquirer reported. Other flights are experiencing delays. Check the status of your PHL flight here.

Temperatures are expected to rise significantly Tuesday, with a high temperature of 58 predicted in the Philadelphia region. Rain is also likely, which could bring flooding.

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook, saying “moderate to heavy rainfall today may result in localized flooding of small streams, roadways and areas of poor drainage.”

Here is the weather for the rest of the week:

Today: Periods of rain. The rain could be heavy at times. Patchy fog before 11am. High near 58. Southeast wind 11 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight: A chance of showers, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind 7 to 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 45. West wind 6 to 11 mph.

Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 26. West wind 7 to 9 mph.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 38. Northwest wind 10 to 13 mph.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22.

Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41.