The first flakes of the season falling on the Delaware Valley. People in harleysville seeing some snow tonight. And here is what its like to drive through parts of Montgomery County tonight. The snow may have been sticking on the roads but it was still a mess for motorists. Good evening, im chris may. Im jessica dean. The calendar may read november but in some parts of the area it looks more like december, 19 january. So, we have spread out our Winter Weather team across the Delaware Valley tonight. Lets begin in Montgomery County. Meteorologist kate bilo is with the mobile weather lab in lansdale. Kate, how are condition there is . Reporter well, chris, the snow is still falling pretty steadily here in lansdale. It has calmed down just a little bit but as you can see the flakes are still flying. Weve been around the region with the cbs3 mobile weather lab. As mentioned the roads are just wet but take a look at the grassy surfaces and the bushes here. Were looking at about at least a half inch of snow i would say. Looks like about a half inch or so covering up the grass, covering up the mulch and this is what were seeing all across the region. Take a look at footage from earlier tonight. We were in the poconos, towards lehighton down towards allentown where it was snowing at a very good clip for quite some time and people were outside enjoying it or perhaps not enjoying it. We asked a couple people at a rest stop what they thought about this early season snowfall. Awesome. Im excited for the season. Good to see it a little earlier but yeah, definitely looking forward to the snow coming out. Its terrible. We just come back from watertown and it was snowing and all sorts of accidents in the road. Reporter really . Yeah. I just want to go home and get out of this stuff. Reporter and lets take a look at some of the snow totals from around the region. The highest amount we had was in houghs church in berks county, two and a half inches there, west caln 1. 5, exton about a half inch, pen argyl. A trace in mont howlly. Towards the quakertown area we have been seeing at least a grassy covering perhaps a half inch to an inch. Back here live its currently 33. 4 degrees, still cold enough for snow but not quite cold enough that this snow is sticking to the roads which is good news for motorists. We havent encountered any problems on the roads with the cbs3 weather lab. It is beautiful, definitely feeling a little early for this but looks as long as its not putting motorists in much danger well take it at least for now. Well send it inside for more on the snow with kathy. Thanks, kate. Were seeing in it places like medford, mount laurel, moorestown, even camden. Its moving toward the east and going into interior south jersey, places like vincent town and also tabernacle. You can see the line between the rain, the sleet and the snow and where those two come together, that is where were seeing some bursts of snow moving towards the shore, could even see a few flakes close to the jersey shore during the late night hours. Here is the timing of when the snow is going to end. Far northern western suburbs by midnight. Then the philadelphia earn its suburbs were expecting between midnight and 2 00 a. M. For this snow to be gone. In northern delaware and jersey suburbs between 2 00 a. M. And 3 00 a. M. That show should be ending. But there are some concerns for the morning. As kate mentioned it is quite cold out there so watch for icy spots. Theres a little bit of a wind but not much to dry the roads. Temperatures will be in the 30s. Wind chills come tomorrow morning will be in the 20s and this is just the beginning, everybody, because it is going to be a cold and snowy winter. Heres a look at my winter forecast for snow accumulation. Philadelphia 34 to 40inches for this winter, 38 to 44 in the Lehigh Valley and even in the jersey shore, expecting 30 to 36inches of snow. We have more to come and well continue to track it for you. For now well send it back to you at the news desk. All right, kathy, thank you very much. And you can help us tell the Winter Weather story tonight and all winter long. Use hashtag cbs3 weather. No doubt about that. With the prospect of above average snowfall, now is certainly the time to prepare if you havent already done so. Thats right. Eyewitness News Reporter matt rivers continues our Team Coverage tonight live from dillworth park in center city. Matt. Reporter chris and jessica, kathys Winter Weather forecast wasnt enough of a clue the fact weve seen a few snowflakes falling on the ice skating rink set to open tomorrow should give us a clue that winter is in fact coming so let the winter preps begin. Its just like going to the dentist, you doyne want to go buy salt but you know you should. They know fair going to need this stuffism Anne Andy Siegel owns fairmount hardware his store now a Winter Wonderland of heaters scrapers, firewood, insulation and yes, salt. This year we ordered a lot more salt and shovels, calcium, you know, and we try to gauge what we think the winter going to be. Reporter this customer played the same guessing game, his results. A lot of snow this year so i figured might as well get it early before we get the first big snowfall. Reporter others felt the same way. Buying extra salt. I already had two bags in my front entryway. Reporter even if they were less than prepared. Have you bought any salt or anything like that . Actually no. Reporter you go the to get on that . Yes. Reporter and if youre like sabrina you should consider buying soon. Prices are already higher to start this year after a winter season last year, none of us wish to repeat. And that is advice that penndot has takenly they tell us they will have over 110,000 tons of salt within the next few weeks that theyll use throughout this winter season. Were live outside city hall tonight, matt rivers, Eyewitness News at 10 00 on the cw philly matt thank you. For the latest on conditions wake up with Eyewitness News in the morning. Katie will track tomorrows weather and well have the latest road can conditions. The team gets started at 4 30 on our sister station cbs3 and then continues right here on the cw starting at 7 00. New at 10 oclock tonight, Philadelphia Police are on the hunt for several suspects in a brazen Jewelry Store heist and thanks to some surveillance video, weve got a very good look at the suspects. Eyewitness News Reporter diana rocco is in center city where, diana, you talked to the Jewelry Store owner tonight. Reporter thats right, chris, and a lot of storefronts here on jewelers row look like this one. All the jewels have been put away. Jewelers are locking things up before they leave for the night after the owner tells me he thinks he was a hit by professionals. A high price jewel heist four thieves caught on camera first casing the store walking up and down the sidewalk, then making a go for it. They can cut my gate, spread it apart, smashed the front window, went in and smashed one case and opened another case and took off with about three, 400,000 worth of jewelry. Reporter owner Nathan Barsky says they triggered the alarm but they were gone by the time his manager arrived seven minutes later. They were fast. I found rings and jewelry all over the streets that they dropped running away. Reporter video shows the suspects running to their getaway car a late model white infiniti. Police are looking for two men and two women. He thinks theyve done this before. They wore gloves then definitely were here before cause they hit my one big case. Reporter he and other jewelers on the block have started putting gems in a safe overnight and installing bulletproof glass and iron gates. Right before christmastime is a big hit to take. Reporter and the owner says the cameras inside his store were not working at the time of the heist. He would like to see Police Patrol all night long. Anyone with information is asked to call Philadelphia Police. Were live at eighth and sansom tonight. Im diane florida rocco for the cw philly. Back to you. Diana, thank you very much. In Trenton Police opened fire killing a gunman who they say fired at them. Eyewitness news on Wilson Street when two officers arrived at the scene bullets went through the windshield of their police suv. Those officers returned fire killing 31yearold Darnell Stafford a Home Invasion suspect. Neither officer was hit but they were cut by shattered glass. Well, a federal grand jury indicts Delvin Barnes on kidnapping charges. He is the man accused of kidnapping carlesha gaither. Tomorrow hell have a hearing where a judge will determine if hell be held in prison to await trial. The fbi is working to determine if barnes might have attacked other women. Meanwhile today Philadelphia City council honored a citizen and detectives who were credited with helping save gaithers life. New charges are alleged against alleged trooper killer eric frein. Prosecutors added terrorism charges after frein told them he wanted to wake people up. Authorities say a thumb drive belonging to frein also contained a letter that spoke of a revolution. Frein is accused of killing a Pennsylvania State trooper and wounding another. A jury awards 45 million in damages to tamara breedon. She is one of the mentally challenged victims from the socalled basement of horrors case. She and others were imprisoned in a tacony basement and suggested to years of abuse until they were rescued in 2011. Breedons attorney tonight spoke with Eyewitness News. Very heart 10ed, happy with the verdict i think it sends a very clear message to anyone who would abuse those who are vulnerable children, the elderly, those with mental disabilities that philadelphians will not tolerate that kind of conduct. Well, default judgment has been entered against linda an weston and other defendants who failed to respond to that lawsuit. A reality tv star under arrest. The man known as the cake boss Buddy Valastro was seen swerving his yellow corvette through the streets of Lower Manhattan around one can clock this morning. He was eventually stopped by the nypd. Investigators say that he had bloodshot eyes a flushed look and he failed a breathalyzer test. Valastro recently opened a store in marlton, new jersey. Well, it is a taxi alternative and for some, its a convenient way to get across town. But theres controversy surrounding uber x. Now harrisburg is handing down a verdict on the future of the ride share service. A popular retailer some are calling sexist. Kathy. Snow continuing across the Delaware Valley invading south jersey as well. Our first blast of winter, its breaking up a little. Well show you what to expect coming up tomorrow morning, plus another blast of arctic air in the sevenday. You wont believe these temperatures. Thats coming up. Well be right back. Cbs3 mobile weather lab sponsored by audi. Find options to fit your budget. Nah, nah, insurance, nah, nah, nah, discount. My names flo, you want to go out with me . No. Uhhuhhuh a remote that lives more wifi in more places. A Movie Library you can take wherever you go. Internet speeds that have gotten faster 13 times in 12 years. The innovators and inventors at comcast labs are creating more possibilities for more people every day. Comcast. Bringing media and Technology Together for you. It is the first blast of winter for the season in the Delaware Valley. A live look now at Pennsauken Camden county where its mostly wet. Just slick roads. No accumulation right now. Spots closer to the seesaw rain but the snow was only sticking in our northern suburbs. Pretty wet out there now. Today uber won approval in pennsylvania to operate uber x a cheaper version of its popular high end ride share service. One exception, though, the ruling does not apply in philadelphia where uber x is in a battle with the Parking Authority and its not licensed like its sister service. Eyewitness News ReporterTodd Quinones has the later he have on the drama that has kicked in high gear. Reporter cabs have competition but Authorities Say that competition is operating outside the rules. Uber x in philadelphia, Atlantic City, new york. Reporter uber x is an app based ride sharing vis where drivers use their own personal cars to pick people up. I think im always concerned when i get into a strangers carrism its a business the philadelphia Parking Authority says is operating illegally in the city with no government oversight on pricing and safety. If you want to put your child or you want to put your safety in jeopardy get in one of those cars. Reporter ppa executive director says the agency has been cracking down on uber x drivers since the Company Started operations here in october. This is what thousand dollars fine. That is correct reporter uber x driver ray reyes was fined and his car impounded when an under cover ppa sting caught him operating in the city. Did you feel like you were being treated like a criminal. Yes. Reporter ray is part of a city wide crackdown. So far more than a dozen uber x drivers have been fined and more are likely. Its a crackdown by the ppa, philadelphia uber gm john feldman contends is heavy handed. Did you know this was coming. We were hopeful they would be willing to sit down and work out sensible regulations. Reporter drivers go through a serious background check and cars have to be legal. More focused on protecting the taxi medallion monopoly than on providing more choice for riders and drivers in the city. Reporter he argues uber x is like a bar owner who starts serving without a license. Are they providing competition . It is competition but its illegal competition. Reporter while the battle continues the more expensive version of the service known as uber can which uses suvs and sedans has been operating legally here in the city for more than two years. Uber is regulated by the ppa essentially as a limousine service. In center city, Todd Quinones for Eyewitness News at 10 00 on the cw philly. Old navy is drawing criticism for its plus size pricing. Retailer is charging more for plus sized Womens Clothing but not for its plus sized mens clothing. A petition to change that gathered more than 30,000 signatures and some shoppers say the policy is unfair. That seems obviously sexist and kind of plays along with different views of men and women, that its okay for men to be older and fatter and all that kind of stuff and not so much for women. I think thats not fair. I think they should be the same price. Its surprises me men and women have different policies. Old navys Parent Company gap attributes the separate cost part of the Delaware Valley even in camden, new jersey were seeing the snowfall right now. Of course we are on the camden side. At the river shark stadium at campbells field looking across the Delaware River at snow in philadelphia. Our live Neighborhood Network is showing us a variety of pictures, cold temperatures iwitness cam. This is tone in willow grove showing the snow accumulating on the cars falling pretty hard but not on t roads. Thats the good news. One of our eyewitness weather watchers, captain Chuck Pressler sent in this beautiful picture from perkasie. You can see a coating. This is a clash of two seasons robert in glen moore sends in this eyewitness cam picture of these beautiful flowers covered in snow. Say it isnt snow. Bad pun. Snow showers moving across the area but some break in the action even through Delaware County heading through New Castle County as well and it is moving towards the east. Close tort shore well see a few flakes mixing in with that rain but you can see the barkeep already coming to an end in the poconos very light snow right now in the Lehigh Valley and also reading berks county. But some snow right now interior south jersey, browns mills, shamong, winslow heading along the Atlantic City expressway here and that will be coming to an end by about 2 00 a. M. Could be worse, though. Philadelphia right now the temperature 36 degrees. Consider some of these temperatures. Chicago 27, denver seven, billings montana, three. Rapid city north dakota zero. They havent gotten out of the is this goal numbers all week. We will be rebounding but its going to be a slow process. Philadelphia right now 36. 34 in allentown and you can see a little bit closer snow in quakertown, temperatures right at freezing. Northeast philadelphia snow at 35, willow grove snow at 37. So it doesnt have to be freezing at the surface to have snow. Above freezing temperatures at the surface are the reason were not seeing it sticking to our roadways. During the day on friday temperatures still in the 40s. Its going to be cold with plenty of sunshine, staying cold saturday, even sunday and then another arctic blast will be moving toward our region. Now, this is whats going to be happening. Another front monday will be bringing some rain and then well watch the core of more cold air, arctic air drop down the great lakes, the northern plains, get in over the week. By the time tuesday rolls around temperatures will be struggling even in philadelphia to make it into the 30s. Overnight well see that snow coming to an end, the low 34. Tomorrow bright and sunny, the temperature 45 degrees and on the exclusive eyewitness weather sevenday forecast, 40s right through monday. But look what happens. Tuesday 38, the morning low. 30 it will be blustery. Wednesday 38. By thursday temperatures bounce back into the 40s. So, we are talking about temperatures 20 degrees below normal next tuesday and wednesday. You can check the forecast any time with the new cbsphilly weather app the available now for Itunes Google play and for android. We are going to need it this winter. Download it now. Get ready. Thats right. All right, kathy, thanks. Okay. Great news tonight for a great guy. Yeah, mike trout local product big nod from the majors and coming up in sports he talks about sharing the honor with all of us back here at home. Very nice of him. And long wait is over for the sixers. Mcw and nerlens noel get to play togethe sixers on the road in dallas tonight. Its been over a year in the making but philadelphia finally gets michael carterwilliams and nerlens noel on the same court at the same time, both came into the game off the bench. But mcw did not waste any time. Watch this first time he touches the ball goes in and throws it down. Picking up right where he left off as the reigning rookie of the year but the mavericks able to pull away. They led by 44 points after the first half. The largest half time deficit in sixers history. Third quarter they tried to get it close but right now 85 eagles running game coming under scrutiny. Lot of the focus under lesean mccoy. But hes still confident he can get the job done and says the teams record speaks for itself. Individual i think goals and achievements always second so were winning games and were being a Successful Team so thats all that really matters at the end of the day. Sure i would like it different. I think every player would like it different but i mean, the main focus and the main thing that matters the most is that were winning. Whether we have individual accolades at different positions sometimes that just happens. You can be on a team that you lead the rushing but you finish one and 15 i dont think anybodys happy about that. The phillies make some moves. They signed 23yearold lefthanded pitcher elvis raul. Last season he threw for double a akron and single a carolina with a 3. 42 era. Local product mike trout was named m. V. P. Of the American League today. He finished last season with 36 home runs and 111 rbis. After the announcement he spoke about his roots here in the Delaware Valley and sharing the honor with everyone back home. Got a lot of people pulling for me growing up in a small town, just going out, going out to dinner getting recognized and everything, you know, just being a part of it, its Something Special for sure. Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw was named National League m. V. P. Yesterday he also won the cy young award for the third time. Hes the first National League pitcher to get both awards in the same year since 1968. Finally tonight some recognition for other local champions of the past. Philadelphia sports hall of fame held its 11th annual induction ceremony. You might recognize some of seven time nba allstar chet walker, Curt Schilling just to you do everything to make sure your home is safe but now a quick pick of your key could unlock everything. Im jim donovan. Find out how a smartphone and a photo could allow anyone into your home. Im in. Reporter ill show you latest technology that may have you thinking twice about where you leave your keys tonight at 11 00. Thanks for watching Eyewitness News on the cw philly. For kathy, beasley and all of us here, im chris may. Im jessica dean. Have a good night. Well see you at 11 00 on cbs3