Snow Threat Increases As Region Braces For 6 To 8 Inches

The grand finale of a three-part storm will be a half a foot of snow or more in Eastern Pennsylvania.

Rain throughout the day Wednesday will switch over to a “steady, accumulating” snow overnight, according to forecasters with the National Weather Service.

Snow accumulations now range from a total of 6 to 10 inches throughout the Philadelphia region, with the heaviest amounts along the I-95 corridor, according to forecasters with NBC10.

Snow will be heavy at times and make travel “very hazardous or impossible,” the NWS said.

Expect heavy snow during the morning rush hour Thursday, the Weather Channel said. Snow will continue throughout the morning and into the afternoon Thursday, forecasters predict.

“Widespread and substantial impacts on travel are expected for late tonight and Thursday,” the Winter Storm Warning said, adding accumulation will be “significant” and travel will be “very hazardous or impossible.”

Milder temperatures Wednesday will give way to sub-freezing temperatures early Thursday. Forecasters with NBC10 say to be prepared for a 20-degree drop from Wednesday to Thursday.

The National Weather Service has issued a “Winter Storm Warning” that will take effect from 7 p.m. Wednesday to 7 p.m. Thursday.

That warning says:

• The bulk of the snow will hit the central and southern portions of the state, according to News12.
• The amount of snow accumulation Wednesday night and Thursday will depend on how quickly the rain changes to snow and if sleet lasts longer during the transition.
• Timing: Possibly heavy snow at times on Wednesday night and continuing Thursday
• Snow, sleet and freezing rain will continue to cause travel problems in most parts of New Jersey on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
• In parts of the Northeast, “prolonged icing could lead to downed trees and power outages,’’ according to Accuweather.

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