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A person crossing the street in front of Philadelphia City Hall with snow on the ground.
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Winter snow storm blankets Philadelphia region: See snowfall totals

The accumulating snow came to an end early Saturday morning but the fresh snow is making for a good sledding or skiing holiday weekend.

3 years ago

People walk during a winter snow storm in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024.
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A Winter Storm Warning has been expanded to include the heart of the Delaware Valley

Snow develops between 11 p.m. and 1 a.m., which will make for slippery conditions on the roads by Saturday morning.

3 years ago

A person crosses a street during a winter snow storm in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2024.
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Fast-moving storm drops up to 9 inches of snow across Delaware Valley

Here's what you need to know in Philadelphia, the suburbs, New Jersey and Delaware.

3 years ago

A person crossing the street in front of Philadelphia City Hall with snow on the ground.
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Winter storm to bring rain, sleet and snow to Philadelphia region

Rain and sleet are expected to create slushy conditions for early commuters before snow moves in by mid-morning.

3 years ago

The Octavius Catto statue at Philadelphia City Hall is coated in snow and ice
Environment
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6abc

Expect winter storm to impact Tuesday morning commute

In the city, it could be sloppy with rain changing to wet snow during the height of the morning commute.

3 years ago

A mix of snow, rain and gusty winds is expected to blanket the Northeast between Monday and Tuesday.(Weather Prediction Center/NOAA)
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Pennsylvania

A nor’easter is coming for the Northeast, from Pennsylvania to Maine

The storm is forecast to bring snow, rain and gusty winds across the northeast leading up to Valentine's Day. Up to a foot of snow is expected in some places.

3 years ago

Rain water puddled inside Fort Mifflin
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Extreme rain and rising tides threaten Philly’s Revolutionary War-era Fort Mifflin

Fort Mifflin sits right along the Delaware River. It’s one of many historic sites across the country at risk from climate change.

3 years ago

Listen 5:44
Groundhog Club co-handler Al Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil
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Punxsutawney Phil predicts an early spring at Groundhog Day festivities

A federal agency examined Punxsutawney Phil's record last year and put his accuracy rate at about 40%.

3 years ago

Groundhog Club handler A.J. Dereume holds Punxsutawney Phil, the weather prognosticating groundhog, during the 137th celebration of Groundhog Day on Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa., Feb. 2, 2023. The arrival of annual Groundhog Day celebrations Friday, Feb. 2, 2024, will draw thousands of people to see celebrity woodchuck Phil at Gobbler's Knob in Punxsutawney, Pa. — an event that exploded in popularity after the 1993 Bill Murray movie.
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Pennsylvania

The origins of Groundhog Day and Punxsutawney Phil

Thousands are expected to attend the annual event that exploded in popularity after the 1993 Bill Murray movie.

3 years ago

There's a bike lane under there somewhere. South 11th Street near Christian Street, Jan. 22, 2024. (Meir Rinde/Billy Penn)
Streets & Roads
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Billy Penn

Plowing for pedalers: Philly cyclists unhappy with lack of bike lane snow removal

It was difficult for cyclists to commute without risking fall as many bike lanes remained snow covered days after the storms were over.

3 years ago

BOILWATER
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Boil water advisory lifted for parts of Montgomery County

Pennsylvania American Water reported that the issue was resolved and chlorine levels have returned to normal.

3 years ago

The Ben Franklin Bridge in Philadelphia during a snow storm on Jan. 19, 2024.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia

Black ice and bitter winds left from snowstorm’s aftemath. Here’s the latest forecast

The combination of black ice and cold winds may cause problems for commutes throughout the day.

3 years ago

Heavy, wet snow falls on Moorestown, N.J.
New Jersey
Philadelphia

Photo essay: The Philly region sees its first real snowfall

The snow drought in the Philadelphia area finally came to an end after 715 days.

3 years ago

Sledders flock to Stokes Hill in Moorestown.
Philadelphia
Public Safety
Streets & Roads

Philly officials advise caution as snow emergency expires: ‘Pack your patience’

A Code Blue remains in effect due to frigid temperatures.

3 years ago

A person walking in Love Park in Philadelphia in the snow
Environment
Explainers

Take these steps to protect yourself from winter weather dangers

Public safety officials and experts say there are multiple ways people can prepare themselves to avoid these winter weather hazards and keep themselves safe.

3 years ago

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