The National Weather Service has updated its snowfall predictions for Lower Bucks County, with forecasters now expecting between 4 to 8 inches of snow as a winter storm approaches the region on Sunday.
Ahead of the storm, several local municipalities have declared snow emergencies.
The increased snow total forecast comes as the National Weather Service’s regional forecast office predicts snowfall rates could exceed 1 inch per hour at times.
The storm is expected to begin late Sunday morning and persist through Sunday night. It may feature periods where rain may mix with snow.
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for all of Bucks County.
Good morning! The forecast has trended colder and snowier so we've expanded the Winter Storm Warning and it now includes all of SE PA, including Philadelphia, extending into portions of central NJ.
— NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) January 19, 2025
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Along with the snowfall, residents should also prepare for a significant drop in temperatures.
Forecasters describe the incoming temperatures as “dangerously cold” weather.
Temperatures are expected to plummet well below freezing Sunday night and will not rise above freezing until late in the week.
The coldest conditions are forecasted from Monday night through Thursday morning, with daytime highs only in the teens and overnight lows dipping into the single digits or even below zero.
The forecast includes nighttime wind chills falling below zero degrees, with only slight recoveries into the single digits during the day.
The forecasted extreme cold poses an increased risk of hypothermia and frostbite, prompting warnings from local health officials. Additionally, the frigid temperatures could lead to frozen pipes and a surge in energy demand for heating.
Newtown Borough declared a snow emergency for Sunday through Monday at 7 a.m. Borough officials said vehicles parked on snow emergency routes have to be removed.
Newtown Township has issued a snow emergency from noon Sunday to noon Monday. Police said vehicles are not allowed to be parked on roadways during snow clearing operations.
Below is the forecast from the National Weather Service:
Sunday: Snow likely before 2pm, then snow, possibly mixed with rain between 2pm and 4pm, then snow after 4pm. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 35. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 2 to 4 inches possible.
Sunday Night: Snow, mainly before 10pm. The snow could be heavy at times. Areas of blowing snow. Low around 17. Northwest wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible.
M.L.K Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 23. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 5. Wind chill values as low as -6. West wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 17. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night: A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 6. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 17.
Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 2.
Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 24.
Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 9.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 31.
Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
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