Philadelphia snow updates: Latest forecast, storm timing and more
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Key Points:
- Philadelphia and the surrounding Delaware Valley are preparing for a major coastal winter storm from Sunday through Monday, with forecasts predicting 8 to 18 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 50 mph, accompanied by coastal flooding risks.
- Emergency declarations include a snow emergency in Philadelphia starting Sunday afternoon, a Blizzard Warning in parts of New Jersey and Delaware, and a state of emergency in New Jersey, with travel expected to be very difficult or impossible in many areas.
- Philadelphia public schools will switch to virtual learning on Monday due to the storm, and various snow emergencies and disaster declarations are in effect across Bucks, Chester, Delaware, and Montgomery counties.
- City services such as trash collection and court proceedings will be disrupted, with trash collection suspended Monday and
