Pedestrian shoveling snow on wet pavement with towering skyscrapers reflected in a puddle during a winter storm

Winter Storm Delivers Snow, Sleet, Rain to Philadelphia on Dec. 2, 2025

A winter storm that began at 4 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, dumped a mix of snow, sleet, and rain across the Philadelphia region, leaving the Poconos with up to 8 inches and the city with a brief snowfall.

Storm Timing and Impact

The First Alert warning covered parts of Pennsylvania as the system moved into the area around 4 a.m. and persisted until about 1 p.m. The Poconos, Pennsylvania suburbs, and Berks and Lehigh counties were the most affected.

Precipitation Totals

  • Poconos: 4 to 8 inches of snow
  • Berks and Lehigh counties: 1 to 3 inches
  • Pennsylvania suburbs: 1 inch or less
  • Philadelphia: a short snowfall during the morning commute

Transition to Rain

Snow settles on Pennsylvania suburban street with trees and cozy winter houses

Late morning into the afternoon, the snow changed to rain for most of the region before the system moved out late Tuesday afternoon.

How to Stay Updated

For future storms, download the NBC10 app and follow the First Alert Weather team for the latest updates.

Key Takeaways

  • A winter storm hit the Philadelphia region on Dec. 2, 2025, with snow, sleet, and rain.
  • The Poconos received the most snow, up to 8 inches.
  • The system shifted to rain before moving out in the afternoon.

The event underscored the unpredictable nature of winter weather in the region and highlighted the importance of staying informed through local alerts.

Author

  • Michael A. Turner

    I’m Michael A. Turner, a Philadelphia-based journalist with a deep-rooted passion for local reporting, government accountability, and community storytelling. For more than a decade, I’ve covered the people, policies, and institutions that shape life across the Philadelphia region. I believe strong local journalism is the backbone of a healthy democracy, and my work is driven by that belief every single day.

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