Forecasters got this one right on the money
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<p>Princeton University students created this leaning snowman. (Alan Tu/WHYY)</p>
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<p>Princeton recieved 7 inches of snow from the Nor' Easter and much of it was melting away by 11 a.m.. (Alan Tu/WHYY)</p>
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<p>Governor's Mansion in Princeton, N.J. on Saturday, 2/9/13. Chris Christie does not use this as his home. (Alan Tu/WHYY)</p>
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<p>Mini snowplow at work Saturday 2/9/13 on Princeton University's campus. (Alan Tu/WHYY)</p>
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<p>Dog marvels at snowpile in Princeton. (Alan Tu/WHYY)</p>
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<p>Snow covered tree early Saturday 2/9/13 in Princeton, N.J. (Photo courtesy of Evelyn Tu)</p>
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<p>Eric Weir shovels snow Sat, Feb. 9, 2013, near Newtown, Pa. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)</p>
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<p>A person walks on a lane in the snow Sat, Feb. 9, 2013, near Newtown, Pa. (AP Photo/Mel Evans)</p>
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<p>A man walks past snow covered cars in the Chinatown neighborhood of Boston, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. The Boston area received about two feet of snow from a winter storm. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)</p>
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<p>Cars are buried in snow alone Third street in South Boston, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013 in Boston, Ma (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)</p>
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Fred Graham cross country skis in New York's Central Park, Saturday, Feb. 9, 2013. In New York City, the snow total in Central Park was 11.4 inches by 8 a.m. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Weather forecasters were on the money with their snow predictions this week. The powerful Nor’easter was expected to give the Philadelphia region only a light amount of snow and heavier amounts as you head northeast of Trenton.
Utility companies serving northeaster Pennsylvania, and New Jersey reported only scattered power outages.
Philadelphia International Airport reported 160 cancelled flights Saturday related to the situation in New England, but otherwise normal operations. Spokeswoman Victoria Lupica says about 32 stranded passengers overnight were given sleeping mats, blankets, food and other assistance. The airport received less than an inch snow.
New Jersey Transit says it has resumed bus service north of Interstate 195 as of 7 a.m. Saturday, including service into New York’s Port Authority Bus Terminal. NJ Transit suspended all northern bus service Friday evening due to treacherous driving conditions.
In Delaware only a trace of snow was reported in northern New Castle County. But the storm dumped more than two inches of rain on coastal areas of Sussex County yesterday.
In New England the snow isn’t over and near record amounts of snow are falling. Boston has already received 22 inches of snow and more is expected.
For the Philadelphia region, gusty winds and cold temperatures will remain the main reason to stay indoors. The high temperatures will only be near 32 degrees and winds 20-25 mph are possible for the remainder of the day.
Here are some unofficial snow totals being reported by the Associated Press today.
Connecticut
New Haven 34
Danbury 20
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia 0.1
Doylestown 3.6
West Chester 1.1
Allentown 5.7
Pocono Lake 8.0
New Jersey
Moorestown 3.3
Pennsauken 1.8
Glassboro 1.0
Princeton 7.0
New Brunswick 8.2
Point Pleasant 9.0
Manasquan 8.5
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