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Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management
Monday March 5th, 2018 :: 03:56 p.m. EST

Advisory

Winter Storm Watch

Winter Storm Watch in effect from 3/6 7:00PM until 3/8 3:00AM. Heavy snow is possible. Monitor future forecasts.

WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE
WEDNESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Heavy snow possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6
  inches, with localized amounts up to 13 inches possible,
  especially near and just west of the Interstate 95 corridor and
  in the hilly areas of southeastern Pennsylvania and northeastern
  New Jersey.

* WHERE...Portions of central, northern and southern New Jersey,
  southeast Pennsylvania, northeast Maryland and northern
  Delaware.

* WHEN...From Tuesday evening through late Wednesday night.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Plan on difficult travel conditions at
  times, including during both commutes on Wednesday. Significant
  reductions in visibility are likely. Snow should begin Tuesday
  night with slushy accumulations by dawn Wednesday. There may be
  a brief change to rain during the early morning daylight hours
  but precipitation should change back to snow by midday and all
  heavily for several hours during midday and the afternoon with 1
  inch per hour rates. Wind gusts to 45 MPH will be possible in
  northeastern New Jersey. The snow will be wet and may result in
  power outages. So while there is still uncertainty, strong
  consideration should be given to contingency plans should a
  warning be issued for snow amounts exceeding 5 inches.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

A Winter Storm Watch means there is potential for significant
snow, sleet or ice accumulations that may impact travel. Continue
to monitor the latest forecasts.

For additional updates and weather information, visit http://www.weather.gov/phi  
For all current NWS Watches, Warnings, or Advisories, visit http://goo.gl/xfexUk
  
For further information on emergency preparedness, visit http://www.phila.gov/ready

Address/Location
Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management
240 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, PA 19123

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1

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