Winter storm leads to cancellations, delays at Philadelphia airport Sunday, travel conditions worsen

A winter storm expected to bring heavy snow to Philadelphia on Sunday is already affecting air traffic.

In Philadelphia and along the Interstate 95 corridor, expect 3-6 inches of snow to fall as the blizzard ends Sunday evening. Further north, the Lehigh Valley and Poconos can expect between 5-10 inches. Unlike our last round of winter weather, the Jersey Shore is set to see the least amount of snow with this system. A track to about 2 inches is possible along the coast, with 2-4 inches expected along the interior of South Jersey.

So if you’re planning to travel by road, train or plane, it’s best to double-check these schedules before you leave your house. At least 28 flights were delayed at Philadelphia International Airport Sunday morning, according to FlightAware.coma flight tracking website. The cancellations are also starting to pile up at PHL, with 24 recorded on Sunday morning.

Double travel time for Eagles games

In terms of local travel, if you plan to make the trip to South Philadelphia to watch the Eagles take on the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round of the NFL Playoffsour NEXT Weather team suggests doubling your travel time to get to the stadium. Also, bundle up in preparation for the elements: Birds and rams will play in the snow at some point during the game.

For those of you trying to avoid inbound traffic on the roads, 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 will also run multiple express trips every 10 minutes until 2:30 p.m. from Fern Rock Station prior to the game.

The snow begins to subside on Sunday evening between 7 and 9 p.m., but then at cold cold moves in.

New Jersey’s governor issues a state of emergency

Governor Phil Murphy has declared state of emergency to New Jersey as the area prepares for significant winter weather 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 chills.

The governor of New Jersey advised residents to steer clear of the roads unless absolutely necessary. Those living in South and Central Jersey can get the latest information and storm updates from National Weather Service.

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