Bitter cold settles in, weather advisory looms, following winter storm

After a weekend storm dropped as much as four inches of snow throughout parts of the region, a bitter cold is settling in.

And, according to the NBC10 First Alert Meteorology Team, the dropping temperatures will bring a cold wind along that will bring chills that could be hitting as low as 10 degrees below zero in the Philadelphia area.

In fact, the National Weather Service has issued a cold weather advisory that will be in effect from 2 to 10 a.m. on Tuesday, due to freezing temperatures.

This advisory will be in effect in Berks, Lehigh, Northampton, Carbon and Monroe counties in Pa., along with Warren County in New Jersey.

Officials with the NWS said warned residents to ensure that they are wearing appropriate clothes, including a hat and gloves, if they plan to be outside in these freezing conditions.

Also, officials said that while crews throughout the region have been working to de-ice the roadways as areas of standing water have re-frozen overnight. However, many drivers were diving more cautiously on Monday due to the road conditions.

Nick Nguyen, of Roxborough, said that he moves his car off road on snowy days because he fears a car will slide into his car while it’s parked.

“Oh yeah, yes I do, there’s a lot of slippage,” he said.

Sidewalks and other surfaces were still slippery due to icy conditions as well.

Residents across the Philly region on Monday worked to clear their sidewalks and driveways before Tuesday’s freeze. However, ice and snow was already hardening along sidewalks as of Monday afternoon.

“I shoveled it out twice because I didn’t pay attention to the forecast,” said Nguyen. “Yeah, so I shoveled it out twice and this is my third time.”

Anyone in Philadelphia who does not clear a path that is 36 inches wide within six hours of snowfall could face a fine of up to $300.

Officials advised residents to plan extra travel time due to the weather and be prepared to travel slower to ensure a safer commute.