Forecasters are calling for the Levittown area to be hit by a nor’easter Wednesday afternoon into Thursday, but the exact amount of snow accumulation isn’t exactly clear.
The National Weather Service, as of Tuesday evening, called for somewhere between 3 to 12 inches of snow in the area. They noted there is a “sharp gradient in snow and sleet accumulation expected” in the I-95 corridor where Levittown sits.
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The National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for the county and surrounding areas.
“Snowfall rates could reach 1 to 2 inches per hour for a time late day Wednesday into Wednesday night, causing significantly reduced visibility and potentially crippling travel impacts in places,” forecasters said, adding rain and sleet could mix in.
In their forecast, the National Weather Service warned of some potential minor tidal flooding along the Delaware River in Lower Bucks County and gusty winds.
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On Tuesday afternoon, some Levittown-area towns announced they were declaring snow emergencies and schools began announcing their plans.
Gov. Tom Wolf issued a Winter Weather Emergency Proclamation for Bucks County and other counties that are expected to be impacted by the storm. The proclamation does not put restrictions on travel but allows government to better respond to the storm.
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“PennDOT is urging motorists to use caution during the event and generally reduce speeds and be aware of changing weather conditions. Heavy winds and blowing/drifting snow are expected with this storm, and motorists always should be alert for sudden squalls which can strike with little or no warning and quickly cause roads to become snow covered. Heavy squalls also can cause whiteout conditions, virtually eliminating a driver’s visibility,” state officials said in a statement.
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