Winter Storm Watch

This is an important message from ReadyPhiladelphia. Winter Storm Watch in effect from Feb.9, 12:00AM until Feb.10, 04:00AM. Heavy snow is possible. Monitor future forecasts. ·         * Locations...far southeastern Pennsylvania...northeastern Maryland...northern Delaware and southern New Jersey. ·         * Hazard types...snow. ·         * Snow accumulations...potential for 4 to 8 inches of snow late tonight through Tuesday night. ·         * Timing...snow is expected to develop late tonight and may become moderate or heavy especially south and west of Philadelphia. The snow has the potential to be moderate or heavy for a period either Tuesday or Tuesday night. Snow may also mix with rain closer to the coast and in the Delmarva...which could cut down on totals. ·         * Impacts...snow may impact travel late tonight through Tuesday night...including the rush hour commutes. ·         * Winds...northeast winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 20 mph late tonight into Tuesday. ·         * Temperatures...lower to mid 30s. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A WINTER STORM WATCH MEANS THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR SIGNIFICANT SNOW...SLEET...OR ICE ACCUMULATIONS THAT MAY IMPACT TRAVEL. CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE LATEST FORECASTS. SNOWFALL AND ICE ACCUMULATION FORECAST MAPS IN ADDITION TO EXPERIMENTAL PROBABILISTIC SNOWFALL INFORMATION FOR THE LATEST EVENT ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.WEATHER.GOV/PHI/WINTER For additional updates and weather information, visit www.weather.gov/phi      For further information on emergency preparedness, visit www.phila.gov/ready     You received this message because you are registered with ReadyPhiladelphia. To change your Alert preferences, Login. For questions, e-mail warning@phila.gov.