Steak knife in my face. Scared for her life. Tonight the store clerk talks about how a customer came to her rescue. Nbc 10 news starts now. Mother nature is about to take us on another roller coaster ride. What a difference a day makes. Today sunshine and shorts. Tomorrow morning cold and snow. We are tracking snow over the next few hours. Good evening. Im jacqueline london. Im jim rosenfield. First Alert Weather Team has you covered with the snow at the worst possible time, the morning rush. Where the flakes are already falling to philadelphia. The timing depends on where you live. We start tonight with first alert chief meteorologist glenn hurricane schwartz. You saw that snow in the poconos and its showing on radar right there, thats the leading edge. A pretty big area of snow, as you can see most of it is moving to the east, but eventually moving in the general direction of southeastern pennsylvania. We have a first alert out for the lehigh valley, berks, montgomery counties that will have a little more snow, be a little colder inspect is friday, 4 00 to 9 00 a. M. The main problem will be the visibility right during the morning rush when theres already a lot of traffic and some accumulation on untreated roads. That is just in those areas. Near 3 30 already snowing in allentown, the darker blue indicating the heavier snow. Theres 7 30 right over philadelphia, trenton, down to wilmington. Thats some pretty serious snow. And then its rain farther to the south and east. Now, the ground, the roads being warm, that is really going to help us. The surface temperatures being above freezing in many areas, thats going to help us as well. So were not talking about a lot of accumulation, but thats a lot of hours of snow right during the morning rush. More on the timing and the totals for your neighborhood coming up. And the timing of this winter storm is not good for drivers. The early rain before the snow changeover could make the drive even messier. Drew in Plymouth Meeting with what we can all expect. Reporter unclear if this parking lot will need this plow. As glenn just said, the ground here, its too warm. Maybe that will melt some of the snow. The real problem is on the interstates where drivers will face slick conditions and maybe Poor Visibility as that snow comes down at the worst possible time, during the morning commute. Its all quiet tonight at the norristown penndot yard, crews could not treat the roads because theres rain on the way first, and it would wash all the salt away. Thats not fun for the kids but definitely not fun for us adults either if you have to be out and traveling. Reporter this mom knows it probably wont mean a snow day off, but it will be a shock to the system. Check out outdoor happening happening tone in manayunk where some people were out wearing shorts. The weather has been a little off. Reporter this woman is matching spring clothing with winter ones. Not a total shift in seasons yet. And it looks like that was a good idea. We have knits left, ladies. So were happy for the snow to come back and get some more of these beautiful things out of the store. Reporter families soaked up the last of these upper 60degree temperatures on belmont plateau. After this frisbee game, they had some adjusting to do at home. Have to kind of reprepare the house, put the thermostats where they need to be to prepare for this. When the weather is already warm and warming up more, kind of crazy. Reporter penndot trucks have not been out tonight, but they will be just as soon as that rain turns over to snow. Theyll begin dropping that salt. Theyre calling in a nuisance storm but they do hope youll be extra careful heading into work tomorrow. The timing of the snow could mean schools decide to open late or even close in the morning. Make sure you sign up for text alerts on the nbc 10 app for school closings. Well be on the air a half hour early from 4 00 a. M. To 7 00 a. M. The morning team will have the most accurate forecast and up to the minute traffic updates. Finally a green light for drivers. The eastbound lanes of the del care river turnpike bridge opened minutes ago just in time for a snowy commute in the morning. The bridge connecting pennsylvania and new jersey has been closed for seven weeks. Brandon hudson joins us. You can almost hear the cheers from drivers. This opened several weeks ahead of schedule. Reporter a lot of happy drivers, jim and jacqueline. A lot of them coming off the eastbound lanes of this bridge. This bridge was supposed to open in april. You can see some of these signs are still here to warn people about these ramps. You can see some trucks, you may see some cars coming in from the eastbound lanes. Most people we spoke to tonight, theyre happy about this news. But we met one person who didnt mind this being closed. As turnpike crews replaced signs in the Delaware River bridge entrance, we met someone who didnt mind it being closed. Hes a pizza delivery man. He could make deliveries faster. When they reopen the bridge, how long will it take . It might take 20 minutes. On a friday night, forget it. Reporter he knows hes in the minority. But hes happy for the inconvenienced drivers who can use the bridge again. I can make it to pennsylvania in seven minutes where i go if i jump on the turnpike. Reporter back on january 20th, the Turnpike Commission closed the bridge because of a crack underneath the westbound lanes in bristol. The shutdown forced some 42,000 daily drivers to reroute. The congestion and then if theres a bridge opening, i couldnt rely on getting to work at a good time. Ive been late pretty much every day. Reporter turnpike Officials Say a repair team worked seven weeks to fix the bridge. They ran a test by having trucks carrying 40 tons drive over it. This woman was happy to hear the news because there will be less drivers on her and her coworkers drive to work. I was going to text her and tell her its opening tonight. Reporter turnpike Officials Say theyre confident this bridge is sturdy. Theyre also investigating what caused the break in this bridge, whether its the constant flow of heavy trucks or strong winds. Reporting live here in florence, im brandon hudson, nbc 10 news. New at 11 00, Surveillance Video of the Family Dollar robbery. Tonight an employee tells nbc 10 she would probably be dead if it werent for a customer who jumped in to help her. Watch the upper right part of your screen. The victim said she spotted the man trying to steal deodorant. She confronted him and he shoved her into a shelf and held a large knife to her face. Thats when a customer jumped in to help. When i turned around the female customer that was in the shore, she was it will ralgy on his back hitting him. It was definitely a traumatic experience. See if you can take a good look at the guy here. If you recognize him, youre asked to call police. Two men are fighting for their lives in the hospital after a shooting today in hunting park. Police say 16 shots in all were fired, eight of them hit the car. The driver crashed into this store near ninth and butler streets. Both victims are in critical condition. Sarah packer is scheduled to appear in court tomorrow. Shes the bucks county woman accused of murdering her adopted daughter last year. 14yearold grace packer was found dead last october. It was months after sara packer reported her missing. Police say the elder packer and her boyfriend raped and murdered grace in july and then dumped her body in the woods. Investigators believe the couple planned the murder for more than a year. A man accused in a deadly ambush that triggered a massive man hunt. Lawyers started questioning potential jurors today in the eric frein trial. Hes charged with shooting and killing Corporal Brian Dixon and wounding trooper alex douglas in pike county in 2014. That attack led to a 48day manhunt. Jurors are being chosen here due to widespread Media Coverage in the poconos. More than twothirds said they heard about the case on the news. New details now into the investigation of Jewish Community center threats across the country. The head of new york citys Police Intelligence says he believes one person is behind a large number of the threats nationwide. Investigators say a man is using a voice changer to call in those threats. More than 140 threats have been made against jewish institutions since january. The republican replacement for the Affordable Care act is now two steps closer to reality. Two key house committees approved the bill that would put an end to obamacare. This while Speaker Paul Ryan held a power point presentation today. He urged fellow republicans to support the American Healthcare act. It still needs approval from the budget and rules committees before heading to the house floor. Tonight some eagles excitement. The eagles made a big splash with two receivers for carson wentz. John clark is joining us now. Break down the two new receivers for the eagles. Eagles fans wanted weapons for carson wentz and i think theyre happy they got them, carson is certainly happy. They get the biggest name on the free agent market. Receiver Alshon Jeffrey from the bears. Howie roseman says really they were going in a different direction and he came to them. He turned down a better offer. Hes coming off a fourgame suspension for p. E. D. S. Tory smith signed for two years with options for two more years. Both have something to prove. A and eagles fans tonight, hey, what say you . Theres some good moves, but you know, we got to do a couple more things, shore up the defense. I think anything they did is an upgrade over what we had. They wanted to get carson went some weapons. I think these are good moves. Not a lot of risk involved. Well hear from tory smith about what happened in San Francisco but conner barwins message to eagles fans after being released. Next at 11 00, how much snow is going to fall in your neighborhood . Ill have the timing and totals straight ahead. You are my celebrity crush. I love everything you do. Remember this local marine who ask ed ronda rousey to the marine corps ball . He returns home for an honor. A grave discovery. Centuries old coffins unearthed in a local construction site. Plus more septa changes. Tonight, what you need to know about catching a ride starting monday. With simply right checking from santander bank, just make one deposit, withdrawal, transfer, or payment each month to waive the monthly fee. And theres no minimum balance. Youre alright with simply right checking from santander bank. Are you feeling alright, baby . Construction crews dig up a surprising find in old city today. Dozens of coffins with bodies still inside. Some there since before the declaration of independence. Crews found some bones last fall when they broke ground on a new Apartment Building along arch street. It was the site of the First Baptist cemetery during the 1700s and 1800s. Local arc olgtss believed all the bodies had been remove more than a century ago. It was supposedly moved in 1859, 1860. This cemetery was not something that we were expecting to find. Experts from the museum and rutgers are working with construction crews to search the rest of the site and analyze the remains. New at 11 00, a local marine that received National Attention for getting champion fighter ronda rousey to be his date was honored tonight. Keith jones reports. Reporter he might be sterling high schools most famous alum. Hes traveled the world, made national headlines, even dated a celebrity. Most impressively, though, hes just gotten home from serving his country. By day marine jerod hasher is humble. Its incredible to be raised in such a small town with such a strong support structure. Reporter accepting the Camden County military service medal. By night the now 23yearold woos champion fighters like ronda rousey via youtube. You are my celebrity crush. I love everything that you do. Which is why i would be my honor to take ow the marine corps ball. Reporter roussy said yes. Here are pictures the of them together at the ball. It actually really was. Probably one of the best experiences of my life. It was incredible, and she was great. She was just a person. She didnt come with anybody. Reporter together with his parents and fellow vets the captain is happy to be home. He spent four years serving in japan, the philippines, korea, bulgaria, latvia and norway. Now and thats a touchdown. Reporter he could be headed to penn state. Ive always been intrigued by wildlife and animals. I want to get into some kind of animal conservation or wildlife biology. Truly amazing. I cant believe all the things hes been through. Im very proud of him, yes. Reporter reporting in Camden County, keith jones, nbc 10 news. Mom should be proud. Earlier tonight nbc 10 Montgomery County where we found these kids at batting practice. Hard to believe in a few hours were going to see snow. Glenn hurricane schwartz is tracking this winter storm. Glenn, crazy. Yeah, may be hard to believe but like i said earlier, its going to happen. Im not making this stuff up. There it is, snowing in the poconos already. Thats the first sign of things to come. Its 31 degrees there. Still in the 40s, allentown, reading, lancaster, pottstown, but it was in the 60s a few hours ago. The temperature is dropping. Its got a ways to go, though. Its still rain in state college, but snow right behind it. Its not exactly a typical storm here. Its not circular or anything. And it does not have a great potential, but its just the timing of this that is difficult here. 6 00 a. M. , the latest computer models do not have it down into bucks, montgomery or chester counties, by 6 00 a. M. Were talking later in the morning rush, but allentown, reading getting snow and allentowns even below freezing. By 8 00, the snow into philly still above freezing, though. The darker blue indicating heavier snow. 9 00 a. M. , getting it but still above freezing. And the roads are warm because of these 60degree temperatures that weve had. 11 30 still above freezing even though the snow continues. And even if it gets heavier in jersey and delaware, most of its melting on the roads. More snow showers even into the afternoon. And after dark, thats when it starts getting cold. And boy, does it get cold. By midnight down to 15 degrees. Temperature not feels like, because the feels like is down to zero by 11 00 tomorrow night. It was 68 degrees today. Then saturday night down to single digits. In the afternoon, its in the teens. How much snow . Not much. At least not on any kind of roads. Less than an inch from philadelphia southward as you can see virtually nothing to the south. Just going to all melt at the shore. Ocean temperature too high for that, too. Now, less than an inch here in east windsor, trenton, bensalem, that will be on grassy surfaces. Again, did not expect it on the roads. Perhaps a little bit on the higher elevations, grassy surfaces in schwenksville, norristown. 2 to 4 inches algts farther to the north, reading, allentown and a little bit more farther to the north. Were not talking about a big storm here but were talking about big time Cold Saturday and sunday just as cold as last weekend. And we have a bigger storm, lot more potential for snow next tuesday. A lot more potential. Thats what he just said. Next at 11 00, a universal way to pay on septa. Plus the message a former eagles player has for the city of brotherly love. Fast, rhythmic drumming its now open in the poconos americas largest indoor waterpark is making waves. Kalahari resorts conventions in the poconos. Book your african adventure now book your african adventure now book your african adventure now its league night . saved money on motorcycle insurance with geico goin up the country. Bowl without me. Frank. im going to get nachos. Snack bars closed. Gah ah, ah ah. Im goin up the country, baby dont you wanna go . Im goin up the country, baby dont you wanna go . Geico motorcycle, great rates for great rides. Septa about to get even more convenient. Bussubway and trolley riders will be able to use fare cards instead of tickets. Until now only weekly and monthly pass users had access to those cards. 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Howie roseman says they werent even looking at alshon but this opportunity pop upped over the last 24 hours. Hes big, spent five years in chicago and was suspended last year four games for p. E. D. S. He was a pro bowl. He wants to prove himself again. Exclusive video of torrey smith arriving this afternoon. The receiver signs a oneyear, 5 million deal with two options at a million each. The only current receiver better right now, desean jackson. And hes glad to get out of san fran and chip kelly. Last year was terrible professionally, you know . Football it wasnt fun. You know i wasnt very involved so it wasnt a fun two years as a player. Looking to have fun in philly. They sign chance warmac who gets a oneyear deal. Tough to see Connor Barwin released. Saves the eagles 1 million in cap space. His message to eagles fans, thank you from the bottom of my heart for welcoming me and for being the amazing city that you are. Flyers young flyer fans getting ready. This is a big game. 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Its perfect for our family. Hey, 68 today. There we go, friday, with snow in the morning, high of 39. Windy late in the day. Then frigid over the weekend and we lose an hours sleep. But the most significant thing is tuesday. And a potential snowstorm there. Much more significant than what were getting tomorrow morning. Tomorrow morning were saved by the warm roads for the most part. And tomorrow morning were on at 4 00 a. M. For you. Thanks for watching. Welcome, welcome. Thank me. [ cheers and applause ] thank me. Thank me. And buckle up. Because im coming in hot [ light laughter ] this is going to be a crazy one. Daddy came to play. [ light laughter ] first of all, youre all fake news. I hate you all very much, and