Uh Oh! October Snow

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Saturday morning through Saturday evening for the southern Poconos, Lehigh Valley, Berks County and Northwestern New Jersey.

Rain will develop overnight in Southeastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.

• 100 Thousand Tons of Salt
  
  
• Lehigh Valley Snow Preps

On Saturday, expect rain (heavy at times) in those same areas. In fact, we should see 1 to 2 inches of rain. Coastal Flood Warnings have been issued in the tidal section of the Delaware River and along the shore. The National Weather Service says to expect "numerous roadways to flood and minor to moderate property damage is possible."

There is also a wind advisory along the coastal counties of Delaware and New Jersey with wind gusts up to 45 mph.

The coastal plain should see only a trace to a coating of snow on grass. The Southern and Eastern parts of Philadelphia should see one to three inches of snow. Northern and Western parts of the city should see two to six inches, with the highest amounts in areas of high elevation.

North and West of the region and parts of North Chester, Montgomery County and Bucks County should see four to ten inches. The Poconos will be hit hardest in the region and should see a mix of snow and rain as early as late morning and a total of over 12 inches. 

Snow should only stick to roads if its coming down very heavily. The main problem will be heavy, wet snow accumulating on tree leaves which could lead to power outages.

The storm will be over by early Sunday morning. The snow will melt quickly during the day.

Here's the expected timeline:

North and West of Philly:

4 a.m.-9 a.m.	Rain Develops
9 a.m.-2 p.m.	Rain Gets Heavier
2 p.m.-6 p.m.	Rain to Heavy Snow
6 p.m.-10 p.m.	Heavy Snow
After 10 p.m.	Snow Ends/Cold Wind

 

Philly:

2 a.m.-8 a.m.	Rain Develops
8 a.m.-4 p.m.	Rain Gets Heavier
4 p.m.-7 p.m.	Rain to Heavy Snow
7 p.m.-10 p.m.	Heavy Wet Sow
After 10 p.m.	Snow Ends/Cold Wind

South and East of Philly: 

Mid-6 a.m.	Rain Develops
6 a.m.-2 p.m.	Rain Gets Heavier
2 p.m.-7 p.m.	Heavy Rain/Wind
7 p.m.-10 p.m.	Rain to Snow/Wind
After 10 p.m.	Snow Ends/Cold Wind