A powerful late-weekend winter storm is sweeping across the Philadelphia region, bringing blizzard-like conditions, strong winds, and significant snowfall totals that are expected to continue through Monday morning. The heaviest accumulations are forecast for coastal New Jersey, where some areas could see close to two feet of snow before the system moves out.
Snow began falling early Sunday afternoon after morning rain transitioned into steady snowfall. Winds intensified throughout the evening, particularly along the coast, creating dangerous travel conditions. Blizzard warnings remain in effect for coastal New Jersey and parts of southeastern Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia.
Coastal Areas See Highest Snowfall in “Upside Down” Storm
Meteorologists are describing this system as an “upside down storm,” meaning the heaviest snow is falling closer to the coast rather than inland. Typically, higher totals are expected north and west of the I-95 corridor, but this system is reversing that pattern.
Coastal New Jersey is expected to receive the most significant snowfall totals, while areas north and west of I-95 are forecast to see only a few inches by comparison. Strong wind gusts are reducing visibility and creating near-blizzard conditions along the shore.
By Sunday evening, the National Weather Service began releasing preliminary snowfall reports from across the region.
Snowfall Totals Reported in Pennsylvania
As of 7:15 p.m. Sunday, snowfall reports across Pennsylvania included:
Berks County
- Huffs Church: 1.6 inches
- Reading Regional Airport: 0.7 inches
Bucks County
- Hilltown Township: 1.5 inches
- Tullytown: 0.5 inches
Chester County
- Jennersville: 2.8 inches
- West Chester: 1.5 inches
- Exton: 1.4 inches
- East Nantmeal Township: 1.3 inches
- East Nottingham Township: 1.0 inch
Lehigh County
- Whitehall Township: 2.2 inches
- Wescosville: 1.6 inches
- Lehigh Valley International Airport: 1.5 inches
- Germansville: 1.0 inch
- Salisbury Township: 0.5 inches
Monroe County
- Mount Pocono: 3.3 inches
- Pocono Pines: 2.5 inches
Montgomery County
- East Norriton: 2.2 inches
- Willow Grove: 1.6 inches
- Norristown: 1.6 inches
- Stowe: 0.7 inches
Northampton County
- Nazareth: 2.6 inches
Philadelphia County
- Bustleton: 2.0 inches
- Philadelphia International Airport: 1.5 inches
New Jersey Coastal Counties Lead in Accumulation
New Jersey is reporting higher totals, particularly in coastal communities.
Atlantic County
- Brigantine: 4.1 inches
- Buena Vista Township: 3.0 inches
- Atlantic City International Airport: 2.6 inches
- Atlantic City: 2.4 inches
- Hammonton: 1.8 inches
- Somers Point: 1.7 inches
- Galloway Township: 0.5 inches
Burlington County
- Chesterfield: 4.3 inches
- Lumberton: 3.5 inches
- Mount Holly WFO: 2.8 inches
- Lake Pine: 1.0 inch
- Columbus: 1.0 inch
Camden County
- Cherry Hill: 3.5 inches
- Blackwood: 2.5 inches
- Lindenwold: 2.0 inches
Cape May County
- Ocean View: 3.0 inches
Cumberland County
- Vineland: 2.0 inches
Mercer County
- Trenton Mercer Airport: 2.8 inches
- Pennington: 1.5 inches
Middlesex County
- Jamesburg: 3.0 inches
- East Brunswick: 3.0 inches
- Metuchen: 2.2 inches
- North Brunswick: 1.5 inches
- Perth Amboy: 1.5 inches
Monmouth County
- Freehold: 2.0 inches
- Tinton Falls: 1.9 inches
- Oakhurst: 1.0 inch
Ocean County
- Toms River: 3.0 inches
- Barnegat Township: 2.1 inches
- Brick: 1.8 inches
- Little Egg Harbor Township: 1.0 inch
Delaware Sees Notable Snowfall in Kent County
Delaware has also recorded measurable snowfall, with some of the highest totals reported in Kent County.
Kent County
- Harrington: 5.0 inches
- Magnolia: 3.0 inches
- Harrington (second report): 2.6 inches
New Castle County
- New Castle County Airport: 0.6 inches
Sussex County
- Harbeson: 2.7 inches
- Harbeson (second report): 2.5 inches
- Georgetown: 2.2 inches
- Belltown: 2.0 inches
- Bethel: 1.0 inch
What Happens Next
Snow is expected to continue overnight into early Monday morning, with additional accumulation possible — especially along the coast. Wind gusts may continue to create hazardous travel conditions, including drifting snow and reduced visibility.
Residents are urged to avoid unnecessary travel, monitor local weather updates, and prepare for potential delays and closures Monday morning.
Summary
This major winter storm is delivering significant snowfall across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware, with the highest totals concentrated in coastal New Jersey. Blizzard warnings remain in effect in several areas as snow and strong winds persist into Monday.
