Weather

The National Weather Service reported that the nor’easter had slammed coastal communities, with more than 12 inches in Avalon and around Rehoboth Beach.

"If you don't have to be out here, don't come out here," said one man who was trying to make deliveries to seniors.

Even as the snowfall started to ease up by mid-morning, the wind was blowing the snow back onto roads that had been cleared.

The city said it was focusing on snow emergency routes. They say the goal is not to keep streets clear, but passable.

The storm will be the second major one to hit the state’s southernmost county this month. Prepare to be home for a day or two, emergency officials caution.

The Philadelphia region is expecting heavy snow and winds later today into Saturday. Meanwhile, New Jersey’s coast is under a blizzard warning.

A state of emergency will begin at 5 p.m. Friday in New Jersey. State offices to close at 3 p.m

A Blizzard Warning has been issued for areas along the coast, while a Winter Storm Warning will be in effect for much of the Delaware Valley.

The Delaware Valley is under a Winter Weather Advisory until either 11 a.m. or 1 p.m. Thursday, depending on the county.

As the storm departs on Monday, there will be some leftover rain and snow showers, along with high winds.

The snow will transition into freezing rain and sleet before changing into a steady rain.

Global temperatures, averaged over a 10-year period to take out natural variability, are nearly 2 degrees (1.1 degrees Celsius) warmer than 140 years ago, their data shows.

Skiing crashes are becoming more common as climate change reduces the availability of natural snow, forcing racers to compete on tracks with the manmade version.