Winter Storm Watch Issued, 11 Inches Now Possible In Eastern PA

PHILADELPHIA, PA — A winter storm watch has been issued for a storm expected to arrive Sunday evening. Forecasters have increased snowfall accumulation predictions, now saying as much as 11 inches could fall in suburban Philadelphia.

The National Weather Service issued the watch, which is in place starting at 6 p.m. Sunday through 6 a.m. Tuesday.

"Heavy snow possible," the watch alert states. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 11 inches are expected and winds could gust as high as 45 mph.

Here is the latest snowfall accumulation map, issued by the weather service Saturday morning:

"Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute," the National Weather Service said.

Snow is expected to develop west to east late Sunday and last through late Monday or early Tuesday. A period of wintry mix or rain could occur Sunday night and Monday morning,
especially along and near the coast, before turning back to snow Monday evening.

The highest snowfall rates are most likely to occur Sunday night through Monday morning.

Check back to Patch for updates