Winter storm warning issued for region

Updated at 3:30 p.m. to change storm watch to warning

A winter storm warning has been issued for the region, starting from late on Monday, Feb. 8, through late Tuesday, Feb. 9, the National Weather Service (NWS) said.

The chance of precipitation is 80 percent approaching midnight on Monday with a low temperature of 31 expected. Accumulation of one to three inches is possible. The 80 percent chance of precipitation continues into Tuesday with the possibility of another accumulation of three to five inches, the NWS said.

The snow has the potential to be moderate to heavy on Tuesday into Tuesday night, especially south and west of Philadelphia. A high temperature of 35 and a low of 28 is predicted. The snow may mix with rain closer to the coast, reducing the accumulation. Northeast winds of 10 to 15 mph are forecast with gusts of 20 mph.

The wintry weather is likely to impact travel from late Monday night through Tuesday night, the NWS said. Drivers are urged to proceed with caution.

 

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