(Credit: NWS)
Forecasters predict that the storm expected to hit southeastern Pennsylvania and southwestern New Jersey from Friday into Saturday will not leave significant snowfall.
According to the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, the low-pressure system will move northeast from the Gulf coast Friday evening, eventually moving off the coast of North Carolina by Saturday morning.
Snow is expected to begin after midnight on Friday and taper off by mid-morning Saturday, with minimal snowfall anticipated.
AccuWeather forecasts that Friday night will be overcast with intermittent snowfall, accumulating to a coating to an inch. They also predict a 37% chance of little to no accumulation.
Friday's lows in counties including Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Mercer County, New Jersey, are expected to range between 24 and 27 degrees Fahrenheit.
Saturday's high temperatures will range from 33 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit, with cloudy skies and some sunny periods expected.
The NWS forecasts that winds will increase as the storm system moves away, with gusts potentially reaching up to 25 mph. Lows are predicted to be in the low to mid-20s, with wind chills making it feel even colder.
The NWS describes it as a nuisance event, with minor snowfall and no significant disruptions. The NWS and AccuWeather both indicate that the accumulation will be minimal, and the primary impact will be low temperatures and gusty winds.
Overall, residents in the affected areas should prepare for cold, breezy conditions and light snowfall, but major disruptions are not anticipated. The focus should be on staying warm and cautious due to the low temperatures and wind chills that will make it feel even colder.
