Snow on Christmas Eve in Philly? What you should know – NBC10 Philadelphia

Are you dreaming of a white Christmas?

It might be a bit snowy on Christmas Eve – I hope this makes your dream come true, especially if some of the snow stays on the ground over Christmas.

Here’s what you should know about the snow and ice expected in Philadelphia and surrounding communities on Tuesday, December 24, 2024.

Snow, ice on Christmas Eve 🎄❄️

In our area, we expect light snow north and west of Philadelphia on Tuesday morning before moving south and east closer to I-95 during the morning. Closer to Philly, a mix of snow and freezing rain is expected.

The National Weather Service issued a winter weather advisory for northern Delaware, Philadelphia and immediate suburbs in Pennsylvania and New Jersey from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday.

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This disturbance is spreading quickly, meaning very little – if any – rainfall is expected closer to the coast.

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The system isn’t packing much moisture and temperatures are rising as it moves, causing snow levels to drop, says First Alert Weather meteorologist James Gregorio.

How much snow could fall?

It is not expected to be a major storm.

“Total snow accumulations of up to an inch and ice accumulations around a light glaze” could occur, the National Weather Service said.

The most likely places to see snow stick to the ground are the Poconos, Lehigh Valley and higher elevations.

Whatever you get, be careful. First Alert Weather meteorologist Marvin Gomez reminds drivers that even a thin layer of ice can be extremely dangerous. So make yourself comfortable as you head to grandma’s house for the holidays.

What does the Christmas weather look like? 🎄☀️

On Tuesday afternoon the sun returns and temperatures rise about 10 degrees higher than Monday.

The rest of the week – including Christmas Wednesday – the sun will accompany us with temperatures around 40°C.

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