The Northeast is getting slammed with a powerful, fast-moving snowstorm that's expected to create blizzard conditions and dump more than a foot of snow in some areas on Thursday.
The "Today" show's Jeff Rossen checked in with NBC10 Philadelphia to share some of his hacks for dealing with the winter weather, including using an onion on your windshield.
With a snowstorm bringing more than a foot of snow to parts of the East Coast Thursday, here's a reminder that the best thing to do is stay home. Winter storms contribute to more than 2,000 road deaths every winter and nearly a half-million crashes, according to the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety.
But if you do have to drive in possibly treacherous conditions, here are some tips for remaining safe on the road from the AAA and the Massachusetts Department of Transportation.
BEFORE THE SNOW
DURING THE SNOW
AFTER THE SNOW
City officials say Philadelphia may have lost over $1 million in misapplied homeowner tax breaks.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Philadelphia's Office of Inspector General found in a report released Wednesday that the Revenue Department wrongly gave discounts to 558 properties through the homestead exemption program.
The error totaled over $600,000.
The exemption program was put in place to give relief to homeowners after property taxes rose from the Actual Value Initiative program. The Inspector General's report found that houses that did not serve as primary residences were being counted in the program.
The report estimated that the city potentially lost $1.6 million with a 2 percent error rate. Officials from the Revenue Department say they started an independent investigation and began recovering the lost revenue.
A Pennsylvania state senator has used a profanity-laced tweet to defend a fellow state lawmaker in Texas after President Donald Trump joked about destroying the unnamed lawmaker's career.
Trump told a Texas sheriff during a meeting at the White House on Tuesday that they could "destroy" the career of a Texas lawmaker who is trying to reform asset-forfeiture laws that critics say police abuse as a funding source. The comment was met with laughs in the room.
Democratic Pennsylvania Sen. Daylin Leach tweeted in response that he too opposes civil asset forfeiture and invited the Republican president to destroy his career. He also called Trump "loofa-faced" and used a profanity in comparing Trump's appearance to a gibbon.
Leach's post went viral and has been retweeted more than 10,000 times.
The day before a snow storm hits, it's inevitable; people flock to the store to stock up on the essentials: milk, bread, eggs, shovels and rock salt.
Cheltenham Township decided to have some fun with the french toast ingredients and posted a special "public service announcement" for residents.
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NBC10's Tracy Davidson is know for her healthy eating and recipes, as you can see on her instagram account, but did you know her favorite snow day recipe is a sweet treat?
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Tracy tells us that her favorite treat on a snow day is brownies with peanut butter cups.
What is your favorite recipe for a snow day?
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NBC 10 reporter Tim Furlong jumped into action Thursday when a woman became stranded during the early morning snowstorm. He wasted no time helping her get air in her tires and sending her on her way.
Join NBC01's Matt DeLucia in Sellersville, Bucks County as he shows how residents -- and kids -- are dealing with the snow that has accumulated.
After a storm brought snow to the entire Philadelphia region Thursday morning, the race was on the shovel away the snow before bitter cold temps and winds took hold.
More than half a foot of snow fell in a matter of hours Thursday morning as the intense storm quickly moved through the Philadelphia region as temps dropped to freezing and below. Snow first began falling in Berks, Chester, Lehigh and Northampton counties and began to spread toward Bucks, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties as well as northern Delaware and South Jersey turning from rain to sleet to snow. By late morning, more than 6 inches had fallen in parts of the Lehigh Valley.
Before noon the storm moved out from west to east. Once the storm leaves you should get to work clearing out the damp, heavy snow.
"It's not going to get warmer, the wind is blowing so it feels cold already," Bill said.
Temps should stick below freeing with wind gusts up to 40 mph through the rest of Thursday. The high temp isn't expected to get past the freezing mark Friday and overnight temps should feel like the single digits.
"The best time to move this snow is sooner rather than later," Bill said. "As soon as it ends, it's time to shovel what you need to shovel because it's going to freeze solid for the rest of the day.
Due to the expected snowfall, all Philadelphia public and archdiocesan schools closed Thursday. Hundreds of other area schools also closed ahead of the storm. A snow emergency was also declared for Philadelphia and many suburbs.
SkyForce10 captured children taking advantage of the day off bu sledding on Belmont Plateau.
New Jersey closed all state offices Thursday for nonessential employees and the snow was expected to linger longer in the Trenton area. Bucks and Montgomery counties also closed offices and courts. In Delaware, all state offices would open as normal as the storm didn't hit as hard.
Some attractions also changed schedules Thursday such as the Adventure Aquarium in Camden, opening late at noon, and the Please Touch Museum in Fairmount Park, which closed for the day.
Speed limit restrictions were put in place on many major highways and bridges and PATCO operated on a special "Snow Schedule."
Precipitation began to fall overnight starting as rain in some areas but changed to sleet, then snow as temperatures cooled before daybreak. The snow led to blinding conditions — less than 1/4-mile visibility — in some areas right around the time of the morning rush.
The intensity of the snow made roads difficult to traverse. Philadelphia International Airport warned travelers that most morning flights were canceled.
Some sun shined late Thursday morning and more could shine in the afternoon but not enough to melt off much of the snow left on the ground. The sun should shine Friday but with freezing temps, not much melt off will happen.The heavy wind combined with the heavy snow also posed a threat for limbs to take down power lines.
A warm-up comes this weekend as temps push into the 40s Saturday.
The NBC10 First Alert Weather Team's forecasts are the most accurate in the Philadelphia area, says WeatherRate.com. The team brings 80 years of combined forecasting skill to NBC10 viewers.
Snow fell across the region Thursday morning, dropping inches of snow on many neighborhoods. Take a look at the snow totals across the area. This article will be updated with the latest totals as we get them from the National Weather Service.
PENNSYLVANIA
Berks County
Alburtis - 4.9 inches
Huffs church - 5.1 inches
Long Pond - 5 inches
Reading - 2.8 inches
Sinking Spring - 3.1 inches
Bucks County
Bedminster - 5 inches
Bensalem - 4 inches
Doylestown - 4 inches
Lower Makefield - 4.6 inches
Sellersville - 4.5 inches
West Rockhill Township - 4.5 inches
Chester County
Chesterbrook - 4.5 inches
Devault - 4.3 inches
East Nantmeal - 4.3 inches
Exton - 3.6 inches
Landenberg - 3 inches
Phoenixville - 3 inches
Valley Forge - 4.5 inches
West Chester - 2.6 inches
Delaware County
Chadds Ford - 3.5 inches
Lansdowne - 2.6 inches
Upper Darby 4 inches
Wayne - 4 inches
Lehigh County
Center Valley - 7 inches
Lehigh Valley Airport - 4.7 inches
New Tripoli - 5 inches
Salisbury Township - 7.8 inches
Schnecksville - 6 inches
Zionsville - 4.7 inches
Montgomery County
Ambler - 3 inches
Blue Bell - 4.5 inches
Collegeville - 3.5 inches
Graterford - 3.6 inches
Hatfield - 4.5 inches
Limerick - 2.5 inches
Maple Glen - 4.5 inches
North Wales - 2.5 inches
Wyncote - 2 inches
Wynnewood Estates - 3 inches
Northampton County
Ackermanville - 6 inches
Bangor - 7 inches
Bushkill Township - 6.1 inches
Easton - 7 inches
Forks Township - 5 inches
Martins Creek - 4.8 inches
Portland - 7.9 inches
Philadelphia County
Fire Engine 54 - 2.8 inches
Philadelphia International Airport - 0.3 inches
Philly OEM - 1 inch
Rockledge 1.8 inches
Poconos
Jim Thorpe - 4.8 inches
Lower Towamensing Township - 5 inches
Saylorsburg - 7.6 inches
Stroudsburg - 7.5 inches
Tobyhana - 7 inches
NEW JERSEY
Atlantic County
Estell Manor - 1.1 inches
Burlington County
Burlington - 3.5 inches
Florence - 3.5 inches
Moorestown - 2 inches
Mount Holly - 2.8 inches
Mount Laurel - 3.7 inches
Camden County
Oaklyn - 2 inches
Voorhees - 1 inch
Cape May County
Dennisville - 1.3 inches
Cumberland County
Vineland - 1 inch
Gloucester County
National Park - 2.3 inches
Sewell - 1.1 inches
Mercer County
Ewing Township - 3.5 inches
Hopewell Township - 4 inches
Pennington - 4.3 inches
Titusville - 4.8 inches
Trenton - 4 inches
Ocean County
Brick Township - 2.2 inches
Oak Ridge - 5 inches
Toms River - 2 inches
Salem County
Salem - 0.6 inches
DELAWARE
New Castle County
Claymont - 1 inch
Greenville - 1.6 inches
Newark - 1.8 inches
Prices Corner - 1.4 inches
Roads are clearing up in East Norriton, Montgomery County with the sun shining bright as the wind starts to pick up.
Snowfall in Center City Philadelphia turned into wet mush midday Thursday, Lauren Mayk shows us how conditions began to clear.
NBC10's Cydney Long takes us to Marlton, New Jersey to show us how workers taking care of the snowfall.
One day after temperatures were in the 60s, Philadelphia residents are dealing with snow, rain, and ice. NBC10's Lauren Mayk spoke to some residents, one who was even hit by ice.
The snow didn't last for long, but it packed a heavy punch for morning commuters. Now, with the snow out of our area, the cleanup begins.
The snow in our region moved out quickly, but now drivers face the risk of water refreezing on the roads. NBC10's Cydney Long has more on how drivers can drive safely.
The snow may have moved out of our region, but the chilly temperatures are here to stay. NBC10 Chief meteorologist Glenn "Hurricane" Schwartz has the details.
A new distillery is opening its doors for the first time next week by hosting a party inside a $4.5 million converted warehouse near The Fillmore music venue.
Philadelphia Distilling and Bluecoat American Gin is taking over at the site of the former Ajax Metal Company, a 15,000-square-foot building that dates to the early 1900s near the intersection of Richmond Street and Frankford Avenue.
The party will be 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 16, and allow patrons to tour tasting rooms, new private event spaces, an outdoor patio, bar and lounge.
The new pub features hand-hammered 2500-liter copper pot stills from Scotland that were formerly owned by the Forsyth family, fifth-generation distillers. There are also four open wooden fermentation vessels constructed by the Hall-Woolford Tank Co.
Officials are searching for an animal abuser who they say left a dog chained to a tree along a river in Bridgeton. Now, thanks to a Good Samaritan who found and rescued the dog, the dog is recovering.
