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We are tracking a one-two punch of snow and cold starting on Sunday. The snow starts Sunday, with the bitter cold air right behind it Monday through Thursday of the upcoming week.
A NEXT Weather Alert has been issued for the winter storm on Sunday and will remain in effect until Thursday as temperatures plummet into the single digits and teens with wicked wind chills beginning Monday.
Follow our live blog for the latest updates on Sunday’s winter storm.
Mayor Cherelle Parker, Managing Director Adam Thiel and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel held a press conference Sunday afternoon to discuss the city’s preparation as Sunday’s winter storm rolls through the region.
Philadelphia issued a Code Blue as the area endures snowy conditions followed by bitterly cold temperatures and wind chills.
“This kind of weather can be very dangerous and it can harm, hurt, and or even kill people, and we know that. So we don’t want to take it lightly,” Parker said.
The city has an interactive map online where you can find warming centers in your neighborhood. All are welcome to go inside the warming centers.
Parker said the city is also doing everything it can to keep the roads clean and residents safe.
Philadelphia Eagles rookie cornerback Quinyon Mitchell was ruled out against the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round of the playoffs after leaving the game with a shoulder injury.
With a win on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field in the snowy conditions, the No. 2 seed Eagles would host the No. 6 seed Washington Commanders in the NFC championship next weekend.
Mitchell left the game after hitting Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford with his right shoulder. Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers replaced Mitchell after the rookie exited the game.
The Eagles lead the Rams, 13-10, at halftime in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field.
Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley have each scored touchdowns for the Birds.
With a win, the Eagles will host the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship next week.
PennDOT reduced the speed limit on multiple Philadelphia area roads. Drivers on the following roadways are asked to go no more than 45 mph:
What parts of the Delaware Valley will see the most snow? Our NEXT Weather team is tracking Sunday’s winter storm – watch live.
Over 100 flights were delayed at Philadelphia International Airport on Sunday. According to FlightAware.com, 122 flights were delayed and 29 flights were canceled as of Sunday afternoon.
PennDOT temporarily reduced the speed limit on multiple roads due to the winter storm. While PennDOT recommends everyone stay off the road, if you must drive somewhere, you’re urged to observe a 45 mph speed limit on the following roads:
No commercial vehicles, with the exception of loaded single trailers with chains or approved alternate traction devices, are allowed on the following roadways in accordance with Pennsylvania’s weather event vehicle restriction plan, per PennDOT:
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Photojournalist Bill Seiders took his drone for a spin and caught some early flakes in Berks County, Sunday morning.
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With snow in the forecast for Sunday’s game, many fans are reminiscing about a memorable game back in 2013, when Mother Nature made her presence felt during a thrilling Eagles vs. Lions game. “I’ll never forget it,” Eagles fan Gianmarco Martuscelli said, recalling the 2013 game that turned into an unexpected snowstorm. “All of a sudden, in the middle of the second quarter, it started coming down hard, and it just kept coming.”
Read the full story: Snow Bowl, Part 2? Eagles fans reflect on 2013 classic as storm moves in for Sunday’s playoff game
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The winter storm is already impacting air travel. At least 62 flights were delayed at Philadelphia International Airport on Sunday afternoon, according to FlightAware.com, a flight-tracking website. The cancellations are starting to pile up at PHL as well, with 23 recorded as of Sunday afternoon.
If you plan on making the trek to South Philadelphia to watch the Eagles take on the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs, our NEXT Weather team suggests you double your travel time to get to the stadium.
SEPTA is offering extra service on Sunday for riders to get to the Eagles game. The Broad Street Line will take riders to the NRG Station at the South Philly Sports Complex. SEPTA is also running multiple express trips every 10 minutes until 2:30 p.m. from the Fern Rock Station ahead of the game.
Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency for New Jersey as the area prepares for significant winter weather on Sunday. Murphy urged New Jersey residents to be especially cautious over the next few days as the region experiences a one-two punch of heavy snow accumulation followed by bitterly cold temperatures and wind chills.
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