Philly Area Snow Estimates Released Ahead Of Super Bowl Weekend

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A minor snowstorm could bring plummeting temperatures and some snow to parts of the greater Philadelphia area just in time for Sunday’s big game.

The National Weather Service released updated snow estimates Friday morning, with less than an inch of snow is predicted to accumulate in the five-county area.

Sunday may likely see temperatures in the 20s with snowfall starting in the early morning.

“Below normal temperatures are expected Saturday night through Tuesday,” the National Weather Service said in a Friday morning forecast discussion.

While the snow is expected to subside by Sunday night, freezing weather could bring ice to the region into Monday.

Monday’s forecast remains chilly, with highs in the 20s and lows in the teens. It’s a quick freeze that will cause untreated slushy and wet surfaces to freeze, according to AccuWeather.

“Whether a location picks up a coating of snow with wet roads or a few inches of snow and slush, icy conditions are likely to develop Sunday night and last into the Monday morning commute,” the service said.

Here’s the latest forecast:

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 59. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Friday night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. South wind around 10 mph.

Saturday

Partly sunny, with a high near 59. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Saturday night

A chance of snow, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible.

Sunday
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.

Sunday night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 18.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 29.

Monday night

Mostly clear, with a low around 19.