North Penn Weather Authority

Big Storm to Pummel the PA/NJ/DE Area?

Most news outlets are stating with a high degree of confidence that Friday late afternoon/evening will bring a significant snowstorm to our area, likely lasting through the day on Saturday.

With approximately 72 hours to go until the anticipated arrival of the system, snowfall totals have not been widely published.  However, the following was posted to the National Weather Service's Extended Forecast Discussion page for their College Park, MD office:

“To put this system in context… the potential snowfall distribution has similarities to several major East Coast storms in recent past including the 5-6 February 2010 snowstorm/the January 1996 Blizzard of 1996 and the President’s Day of February 2003.  January 1996 is likely to be more widespread/heavy but only time will tell.  The mechanisms coming together for a major snowfall are textbook.”

Furthermore, the NWS Philadelphia forecast page says "Based on the anticipated storm track, as much as 1 to 2 feet of snow is possible near and northwest of I-95."

Stay tuned for more updates on this developing weather event!