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Snow, Winter Weather Returning To Philly Area After 70 Degree Days
Another wild temperature swing is likely to once again bring snow into southeastern Pennsylvania this week, forecasters said.
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A day after thunderstorms and powerful winds accompanied by warm weather swept through the greater Philadelphia area, the region is bracing for an entirely different type of severe weather: a winter storm.
The drastic seasonal indecision will continue starting late Tuesday, as temperatures plummet into the 30s and rain and snow hit the region in the overnight hours.
Starting at around 3 a.m. some precipitation is expected, and that is predicted to continue throughout most of the day Wednesday and into the early evening hours on Wednesday evening. While accumulation totals could reach around 4 inches in parts of New Jersey and further up int he Poconos, most of the greater Philadelphia area should expect an inch or less, according to forecasters.
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"Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday morning commute," the National Weather Service said in a statement.
Here's the forecast for the remainder of the week:
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Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday night
A chance of rain and snow after 3 a.m. Increasing clouds, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Wednesday
Rain and snow, possibly mixed with sleet before 3 p.m., then rain and snow. High near 39. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow and sleet accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Wednesday night
A chance of rain and snow, mainly before 7 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52. North wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Thursday night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Friday night
Showers likely, mainly after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
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