Weekend Storms: Snowfall Totals Revealed

Weekend Storms: Snowfall Totals Revealed

Over the weekend, two winter storms swept through the region, bringing significant snowfall and challenging road conditions. The snow totals varied across different municipalities, creating a picturesque winter landscape.

Snowfall Totals from Weekend Storms

Saturday’s Snow Accumulation

  • New Hope Borough: 3 inches
  • Lower Makefield Township: 2.7 inches
  • Northampton Township: 2 inches
  • Levittown: 1.8 inches
  • Falls Township: 2 inches (reported)
  • Langhorne Borough: 1.5 inches
  • Solebury Township: 2.9 inches
  • Morrisville Borough: 1.7 inches
  • Warwick Township: 2.5 inches (reported)

Sunday’s Snow Accumulation

  • Bensalem Township: 4 inches
  • Northampton Township: 3.9 inches
  • Tullytown Borough: 3.5 inches
  • Levittown: 4 inches
  • Bristol Township: 3.7 inches (reported)
  • Bristol Borough: 3 inches (reported)
  • Solebury Township: 4.5 inches (reported)

Road Conditions and Weather Advisory

The winter storms necessitated extensive efforts from road crews for salting and plowing. As the second storm concluded, freezing temperatures created hazardous conditions with icy spots on roads. PennDOT was actively working to maintain clear pathways, especially on Route 13 in Bristol Township and Oxford Valley Road in Falls Township.

As temperatures plummeted, the National Weather Service issued wind chills expected to reach between 0 and -15 degrees from Monday night into Tuesday morning. This prompted a Cold Weather Advisory for Tuesday.

Upcoming Weather Forecast

While no additional snowfall is predicted for the week ahead, forecasters suggest a potential snowstorm could develop next Sunday. The forecast from the National Weather Service indicates the following:

Day Conditions High / Low
Monday Mostly sunny 34° / 14°
Tuesday Sunny 21° / 8°
Wednesday Mostly sunny 33° / 26°
Thursday Mostly sunny 41° / 20°
Friday Partly sunny 30° / 11°
Saturday Mostly sunny 19° / 6°

Residents are advised to prepare for cold temperatures and remain cautious while traveling on icy roads.