Snow, sleet and ice will hit the Philly region Friday. Here’s what to know

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The Philadelphia region didn’t see a white Christmas, but it will experience a mix of snow, sleet and ice on Friday.

Here’s what to know about the inclement weather, timing and more.

The latest forecast

Portions of Southeast Pennsylvania, South Jersey and northern Delaware will be under a Winter Weather Advisory through 10 a.m. Saturday, per the National Weather Service’s Mount Holly Branch.

WHYY News partner 6abc reports that snow is expected to develop between 3 p.m. and 6 p.m., with some locations transitioning from snow to sleet.

Philadelphia, parts of the northwest suburbs and the Lehigh Valley may see between 1-3 inches of snow. The city will reach closer to 1 inch.

The NWS says to plan for slippery road conditions, particularly during the evening commute.

Meanwhile, in New Jersey, Winter Storm Warnings are in effect for Morris and Sussex counties, with 5-8 inches of snow expected. Winter Storm Warnings are also in effect for Monmouth, Middlesex and Somerset counties, with 4-7inches of snow expected.

Code Blue in effect in Philly

A Code Blue is currently in effect in the city through 11 a.m. Saturday.

During a Code Blue event, the city implements special measures to keep people who are experiencing homelessness safe. Those measures include 24-hour outreach to find unhoused people and transport them to safe indoor spaces and opening all available beds within the city’s emergency housing network for those in need.

People experiencing homelessness may go to a city-funded homeless intake center for help.

If residents see a person who appears to be unhoused during a Code Blue, they are urged to contact the city’s Homeless Outreach hotline at 215-232-1984.

PennDOT, PA Turnpike vehicle restrictions

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission have implemented vehicle restrictions due to the inclement weather.

Rolling Tier 3 vehicle restrictions are in place and will be lifted as conditions allow. Drivers may sign up for 511PA traveler alerts online for updates.

State officials recommended drivers avoid unnecessary travel, if possible, and to exercise caution when driving.

Last winter, Pennsylvania tallied more than 8,000 crashes, with 29 people killed and nearly 3,000 others injured on snowy, slushy or ice-covered roads, according to PennDOT.

What are Tier 3 vehicle restrictions?

Under Tier 3, no commercial vehicles are permitted except for loaded single trailers with chains or approved alternatives. School buses, commercial buses, motor coaches, motorcycles, RVs and cars with towing trailers are similarly not permitted.

Speed limits are restricted to 45 mph for all vehicles and commercial vehicles not affected by the restrictions must move to the right lane.