How much snow, and when will it begin snowing in the Philadelphia region?
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Key Points:
- Philadelphia is forecasted to receive 18 to 24 inches of snow, potentially ranking this storm among the top 10 snowstorms in the city's history, though it is not expected to surpass the 31 inches from the 1996 Blizzard.
- Blizzard warnings are in effect through 6 p.m. Monday for Philadelphia, Bucks, Delaware, eastern Montgomery Counties, New Jersey, and Delaware, with wind gusts up to 45 mph expected alongside heavy snowfall.
- The storm will start as rain on Sunday before transitioning to snow by midday, intensifying overnight with snowfall rates possibly exceeding 2 inches per hour, creating hazardous driving conditions.
- The Jersey Shore, particularly around Toms River, is anticipated to experience the heaviest
