More precipitation possible for the Philly region; see snowfall totals

More precipitation is on the way for the Philadelphia area Wednesday after a brief system hit the region overnight, dropping under 3 inches of snow in the city. Parts of New Jersey and Delaware saw upwards of 8 inches of snow.

Overcast skies are in the forecast for Wednesday with sprinkles or flurries possible, the National Weather Service’s Mount Holly branch posted on X.

“An additional round of precip will arrive into the evening, with a light wintry mix expected across E PA & N NJ. Elsewhere, mainly rain expected tonight,” the branch wrote.

Rain will move out of the region early Thursday, and high temperatures are forecast for a comfortable 48 degrees. Friday looks breezy and a bit cooler for the Eagles’ victory parade, but still a seasonal and sunny high of 38 degrees.

Philly schools delayed

The School District of Philadelphia is operating on a two-hour delay Wednesday due to the incelement weather.

Slippery morning commute

The snow will impact morning commuters Wednesday. PennDOT is advising motorists to avoid unnecessary travel and to exercise caution when driving.

Snowfall totals

Here’s a look at how much snow fall across the Delaware Valley, per WHYY News partner 6abc.

Philadelphia

• Center City: 1.3 inches
• Northeast Philadelphia: 1.5 inches
• Philadelphia Int’l Airport: 2.6 inches

Pennsylvania

• Berwyn: 3.2 inches
• Bustleton: 3 inches
• Fox Chase: 2.9 inches
• King of Prussia: 2.7 inches
• Levittown: 3.5 inches
• Norristown: 3.1 inches
• Plymouth Meeting: 3 inches
• West Chester: 3.1 inches
• Willow Grove: 2.6 inches

New Jersey

• Atlantic City: 7.6 inches
• Blackwood: 3.7 inches
• Cape May: 7.8 inches
• Galloway Twp: 8 inches
• Mays Landing: 5.8 inches
• Mount Holly: 3.5 inches
• Somers Point: 7.5 inches
• Trenton Airport: 1.4 inches
• Washington Twp: 4.4 inches
• West Deptford Twp: 3.6 inches

Delaware

• Bethel: 8 inches
• Cambridge: 8 inches
• Claymont: 1.2 inches
• Dover: 7.5 inches
• Lincoln: 8.4 inches
• Long Neck: 5.5 inches
• Nassau: 6 inches
• New Castle: 2.6 inches

Code Blue in effect

A Code Blue is in effect in Philadelphia until 9 a.m. Thursday to provide additional protections for people experiencing homelessness. City intake centers are open to help anyone who needs shelter. If you see a person who appears to be homeless outdoors during a Code Blue, call the city’s homeless outreach hotline at 215-232-1984.

Attention, drivers

Drivers are required to remove accumulated ice or snow from their vehicle, including the hood, trunk and roof within 24 hours after the storm has ended. Drivers can be fined up to $1,500 if snow or ice is dislodged and strikes another vehicle or pedestrian causing death or serious injury.

In January, a winter storm hit the Philadelphia metro area, dumping up to 12 inches of snow in parts of the region. Philadelphia’s Streets Department had 350 pieces of equipment out treating the streets, and 500 city workers deployed to respond to the storm.