National Weather Service Decreases Snowfall Predictions for Wednesday

The National Weather Service has downgraded its snowfall predictions for Wednesday but a Winter Storm Watch is still in effect for the Philadelphia region.

In its most recent forecast, issued Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service is expecting between two and three inches of snow in the Philadelphia region on Wednesday. On Monday, National Weather Service forecasters were predicting as much as five inches of snow throughout the region.

The National Weather Service is still advising holiday travelers to get to their destinations by mid-morning Wednesday to avoid “significant weather-related delays.”

The heaviest snowfall will likely accumulate near the I-95 corridor from north central New Jersey to Philadelphia, forecasters said.

PennDOT issued a statement urging drivers to be prepared and change travel plans if necessary.

“We all want to visit our friends and families this Thanksgiving, but I urge all motorists to be prepared for potential winter road conditions and consider altering travel if necessary,” PennDOT Secretary Barry J. Schoch said. “Our first priority should be to arrive safely, even if it takes more time to reach our destinations.”

Schoch said PennDOT crews across the state are monitoring forecasts and are prepared to tackle wintry conditions. Crews are expected to work through the Thanksgiving holiday to clear any accumulating snow.

PennDOT is also advising drivers to have an emergency kit that includes non-perishable food, water, first-aid supplies, warm clothes, a blanket, cell phone charger and a small snow shovel.