As many Philadelphians prepare to return to work and school following the holiday break, their morning commute might be a bit messy, as the first winter storm of 2025 is expected to hit early Monday morning.
Forecasters are calling for 2-to-4 inches of snow in the Philadelphia area, and the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 1 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 6.
Mayor Cherelle Parker has advised motorists to avoid unnecessary travel on Monday and exercise caution when driving.
City officials added that Streets Department crews are planning to pre-treat major roadways to help prevent ice from forming, and will have snowplows and other equipment on the streets in the event of a major storm.
AAA has offered winter driving tips to help keep motorists safe during snow and icy conditions — stay home if possible, however, if you must drive, be sure to do so slowly. If you lose traction and begin to spin or skid, don’t slam on the brakes. Rather, steer in the direction you want the front of the vehicle to go, until your tires regain traction.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s 511pa.com provides current traffic conditions statewide.
