Pedestrians walking down Philadelphia street with rain‑swirled traffic and snowflakes falling on skyscrapers.

Snow & Rain Hit Philly Commute

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> At a Glance

> – Snow and rain will hit Philadelphia Tuesday morning, with snow showers north of the PA Turnpike and rain along I-95.

> – First Alert in effect 4 a.m.-11 a.m. for southeastern PA and Mercer County, NJ.

> – Afternoon will be dry but cloudy, high near 40°F.

> – Why it matters: Commuters should plan for slick roads and possible delays.

For anyone heading out for work or holiday travel, Tuesday morning brings a wintry mix that could make the commute rough. A quick-moving system is set to deliver light snow and rain across the Philadelphia region, prompting a First Alert for southeastern Pennsylvania and nearby New Jersey.

Tuesday Morning Outlook

The First Alert Weather Team is watching a wintry mix that will bring rain and snow showers to the area. Snow showers are expected mainly north of the PA Turnpike, while a mix of rain and snow will affect the I-95 corridor. South Jersey and Delaware will see mostly plain rain.

  • Snow showers north of the PA Turnpike
  • Wintry mix of rain and snow up and down I-95
  • Mostly plain rain for South Jersey and Delaware

First Alert Details

The First Alert is active from 4 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday for southeastern PA and Mercer County, NJ.

Afternoon and Beyond

Radar map displaying weather alert red zone in southeastern PA and Mercer County with snowflakes and rain in blue and purple

The afternoon will be dry but cloudy, with a high near 40°F. Wednesday will bring a mostly sunny sky and warmer temperatures, reaching about 50°F before clouds return for Christmas Day. Another wintry mix could arrive the day after Christmas and continue into Saturday morning.

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Key Takeaways

  • Snow and rain expected Tuesday morning across Philadelphia.
  • First Alert active 4-11 a.m. for SE PA and Mercer County.
  • Afternoon remains dry but temperatures near 40°F; warmer weather Wednesday.

With the forecast in place, commuters and travelers should stay alert and allow extra travel time.

Author

  • I’m Daniel J. Whitman, a weather and environmental journalist based in Philadelphia. I

    Daniel J. Whitman is a city government reporter for News of Philadelphia, covering budgets, council legislation, and the everyday impacts of policy decisions. A Temple journalism grad, he’s known for data-driven investigations that turn spreadsheets into accountability reporting.

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