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A few inches of snow coat the ground in Philadelphia
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Public Safety

Nor’easter update: Philly region could get up to 8 more inches of snow overnight

Strong winds, snow and ice, and coastal flooding are expected across the Delaware Valley through Tuesday morning. Here’s what you need to know.

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Snow falls in Old City in Philadelphia during a snow storm
Philadelphia
Public Health

Snow disrupts some COVID vaccine, testing operations in Philly region

The winter storm rolling through the Philly region is already canceling some COVID-19 testing and vaccine appointments. Here’s what we know so far.

5 years ago

A person rides a bike during a snow storm outside the Philly Art Museum
K-12
Philadelphia

Storm won’t mean ‘snow day’ for Philly public school kids

Officials said there was no need to call a “snow day" and cancel classes since instruction is taking place digitally.

5 years ago

A PennDOT snowplow train works to clear I-91 during a blizzard
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Public Safety
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WITF

PennDOT urges motorists to stay off the roads ahead of storm

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is advising motorists to delay unnecessary travel during the storm.

5 years ago

A man walks through Villanova University campus during a snow storm
Philadelphia
Public Safety
NBC10

Snow moves into Philly region, with bigger wave still to come

A First Alert is in effect for the entire greater Philadelphia region, meaning people should take the time to prepare now so they’re not caught off-guard.

5 years ago

A man holds an umbrella while crossing the street in the snow.
Outdoors
Philadelphia
NBC10

Wintry mix of ice and light snow to cause slippery spots

A FIRST ALERT is in effect for the Pennsylvania suburbs, Lehigh Valley and Berks County Tuesday due to a wintry mix of ice and light snow.

5 years ago

A person, reflected in a window while wearing a face mask as a precaution against the coronavirus, walks during a winter storm in Philadelphia
Homelessness
Philadelphia
Public Safety

What a ‘Code Blue’ means for Philly residents

When temperatures feel near or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, Philadelphia officials will declare a Code Blue. Here’s what that means, and how you can help.

5 years ago

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New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
NBC10

Waves of intense cold to hit this weekend, chance of snow and ice next week

The intense cold will come in several waves and stick around for at least the next 10 days.

5 years ago

In this June 20, 2019 file photo, Chris Smith makes his way through floodwaters in Westville after severe storms swept across southern New Jersey. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Environment
New Jersey
NJ Spotlight

NJ municipalities warned they will need to take a bigger role in climate planning

Municipalities will be able to get help on science and planning from state and federal governments but should expect to do most of the work on adaptation by themselves.

5 years ago

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Homelessness

Montgomery County declares ‘Code Blue’ weather emergency through weekend

A “Code Blue” declaration is made in the county when winter conditions pose a threat of serious harm or death to individuals without shelter.

5 years ago

Police officers direct traffic around a fallen tree brought down by heavy rains and wind, Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2020, in West New York, N.J. (AP Photo/John Minchillo)
National
Public Safety

Watch out LA: Feds calculate riskiest, safest places in US

Eastern cities such as New York and Philadelphia rank far higher on the risk for tornadoes than tornado alley stalwarts Oklahoma and Kansas.

5 years ago

PECO truck in the foreground, PECO worker in the background
Pennsylvania
NBC10

Tens of thousands without power Christmas morning after powerful storms

Tens of thousands of people were without power Christmas morning after a gut-punch of a storm packing strong winds and heavy rain walloped the region.

5 years ago

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Philadelphia
Billy Penn

Your best pics of Philly streets in the city’s first snow in a thousand days

Addison Street lights? Sledding on the Art Museum steps? Check and check.

5 years ago

Barry James digs out his car, as well as his daughter’s car, before trying to get to work in Englewood
New Jersey
Public Safety
Streets & Roads

New Jersey assesses post-storm damage, urges caution on the roads

New Jersey State Police said that they have responded to 207 car crashes and 426 motorist aids since Wednesday morning.

5 years ago

Snow falls in Old City in Philadelphia during a snow storm
Outdoors
Philadelphia
Public Safety
NBC10

Icy conditions remain after heavy, wet snow hits Philly region

A final band of snow is moving out of Philadelphia, the suburbs, Lehigh Valley and central New Jersey Thursday morning.

5 years ago

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