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QUAKERTOWN, Pa. — A historic winter storm is expected to bring crippling snowfall and blizzard conditions across Southeast Pennsylvania and portions of New Jersey beginning Sunday morning and continuing through Monday evening, according to the National Weather Service.
A Blizzard Warning remains in effect from 10:00 a.m. Sunday through 6:00 p.m. Monday, with forecasters warning of extremely dangerous travel conditions, near-zero visibility, and potentially record-breaking snowfall totals.
Heavy precipitation is expected to begin Sunday morning, transitioning to all snow by the afternoon. The most intense snowfall is forecast overnight Sunday into early Monday, when snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour in some areas.
Total snow accumulations are expected to range between 16 and 22 inches, with localized areas potentially receiving even higher totals due to heavy banding and drifting snow.
Wind gusts up to 45 mph will create blizzard conditions, producing widespread blowing and drifting snow. These strong winds may also down tree branches and power lines, potentially resulting in isolated power outages across the region.
Communities expected to be impacted include Quakertown, Perkasie, Doylestown, Chalfont, Lansdale, Norristown, Media, Philadelphia, and surrounding areas.
Travel conditions are expected to become very dangerous or impossible at times, especially overnight Sunday and during both the Monday morning and evening commutes.
Officials urge residents to avoid travel unless absolutely necessary. Anyone who must travel should carry a winter emergency kit and be prepared for rapidly changing and life-threatening conditions.
This storm has the potential to rank among the most significant winter storms in recent years for Southeast Pennsylvania.
Stay with First Source News for continuing coverage and live storm updates.
