'Sneaky Ice', Freezing Rain In Philly Area Prompts Warning

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A treacherous mix of freezing rain and icy roads is expected to impact roads throughout the greater Philadelphia area through the early afternoon, with officials warning of extremely slippery conditions for both drivers and pedestrians.

A light glaze of ice as well as freezing rain has prompted the National Weather Service to issue a winter weather advisory for parts of the region. Drizzle will occur throughout the morning, and rain is likely from around 2 p.m. until the early morning hours Tuesday.

“Very slippery sidewalks, roads, and bridges are possible,” the National Weather Service said Monday. “The hazardous conditions could impact the morning commute.”

The Service called it "one of winter's most dangerous types of weather" as the the fine layer of ice that accumulates during this type of freezing rain is very difficult to see on the roads.

For motorists, officials recommend slowing down, avoiding the use of cruise control, and leaving extra distance between you and other vehicles.

Here's the latest forecast:

Monday

A chance of drizzle before 2pm, then a chance of rain after 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 38. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Monday night

A chance of rain, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 44. West wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tuesday night

Mostly clear, with a low around 27. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 48. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

Wednesday night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

Thursday night

Mostly clear, with a low around 28.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 47.

Friday night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 35