Driveways and sidewalks, and cleaning off the cars and crews are working to clear the roads as the last of it moves off the jersey coast. The big story is the winter storm that closed hundreds of schools and kept hundreds of people home from work. Driving through the side streets in south philadelphia. Usually the secondary streets are causing the biggest challenge but it seems to be smooth sailing in south lphia. Crews kept up with the storm. And we have Team Coverage, but first lets g update from stormtracker 6 live double scan radar and david murphy. Roads when south in a hurry before down and the heavy snow bans came through and we were in the 60s, and once the bands moved out and they were able to improve well. You see the main body of snow to the east of trenton and philadelphia. Still trying to clear Burlington County and ocean county but this is not as intense of a snowfall, and there are a couple of lighter showers that came through and its not additional accumulation, and the storm history shows a lot of r i95 cd while to build the snow into areas close to philadelphia. Nd snow started to pus philadelphia and as the heavier bands moved in and that is where the roads when south in a hurry and spinout accidents and folks on twitter and facebook talking about how things were rough out there. And heavier snow pushing towards the east and western suburbs improved quite a bit and 11 00 we were pretty much done with the snow. And we got generally 3 inches close to philadelphia and the city itself less than that. And 6 inches near allentown and more in Northampton County and points to the east. The 12 inch values were outside of our region. And millville and a. C. 1 to 3 and even less farther south. Specific amounts we can talk about, the war in the local snow, 7 inches on the ground there and maple glen in Montgomery County 4. 5, and 4 in wayne. Not that far outside of philadelphia and valley forge 4. These were the higher amounts and the lower amounts in berks county and did not get the heavier band and only got 3. 2. And Fire Companies reporting 2. 5. And thanks for the reports. And landsdowne 4 inches and westchester 2. And well end up with snowfall amounts in new jersey, more up north in mount laurel and mou t hospital holly and less in vineland. And strong winds across the region and well have more from accuweather in the exclusive accuweather forecast. Thanks david. Lets switch live to gray hall checking out the conditions in Allentown Lehigh county. Hi gray. Hi sara and rick, i can tell you it has stopped snowing in allentown and that is good news for folks and still windy and cold, and i want to give you an idea how much snow folks went through here this morning. And this is an unofficial total here where i am now, 6 inches of snow in accordance with what david murphy just told to you. This 6 inches that is enough and others say hey we want to see more. It finally looks like winter and snow lovers are rejoicing and we saw maybe 4 inches on the railing upstairs that is how we determine how much snow there really was. Makes me breathe easier and gets rid of all the bugs. And allentown was transformed into a Winner Wonderland and the Obrien Family says they are always prepared. They have a snowplow truck. He loves it and she hates it. I dont wants to see more. This is good. A little refreshing than is just fine. Go now. Summer. Neighborhood roads are passable. Evident that the snowplows are busy at work and todays images are total opposite from yesterday where we saw temperatures in the 60s. Its winter and the snow say reminder that it should look and feel like it. We are ready for spring but we need six more weeks of winter. Yes we need it. Some are hoping for more and others say they had their fix and this counting down until spring. Hopefully this is it. March can be nasty as you guys know. Back out live, well see what happens one quick reminder as you live the house and hit the roads, clean off your cars it is the state law. Live here in allentown, gray hall, channel 6 action news. Gray thank you. And we want to take a live look, well go to john rawlins from Philadelphia International airport all is quiet and dozens of flights are canceled or delayed by several hours. If you are scheduled to fly today check the status before heading to the airport and Many Airlines are allowing you to change flights without a fee and problems on the roads this morning and this afternoon. Lets get a check of traffic with karen rogers. You see the 46 Miles Per Hour wind gust in philadelphia, we switch to theraffic y able to see what its doing to the roads, winds are a factor and we saw this shakiund approas this point and that is good because everything will refreeze again and slick spots here and there in the off ramp and we can c sch expresswaan ought the cameras and even the ramps and jove passes for the most part are looking like the are in good shape. Here is the ramp from the schuylkill westbound, maybe a patch or two that is sl in the obe a big deal. For now the schuylkill is clear and light volume and not too many issues, the wind is presenting a problem with downed wires, Winchester Road in marple, they shut is it down because winds and heavy snow brought down wireand goshen roa road, downed wires because of the wind. Re is the ben franklin the area bridge is producing winds of 25 Miles Per Hour right now. And septa drivers ran into problems on bus routes. Here many manayunk a truck got stuck in the snow and blocked n ridge and several buses were stuck behind it and they were told to get out and walk. Septa had detours especially in hilly areas and many routes are back on their normal xed schedules and some delayed check septa before you leave home or work. Ad outside to the Spring Garden section and vernon odom. Reporter hi sara and ck. The sun is out since 9 30, and that has caused the sidewalks in this section of town to get pretty much bone dry and that is frankly disappointing a whole lot of folks. Life goes on in this big city despite the reminder its still winter time and in fact some down right love this kind of weather and would like more of it. I wait for this all year, this is joyful for me. Because i have a dog who thinks this is the best thing that could happen to him. And im a skier and i like winter weather. For snowplowers this is not a prosperous winter. And they had high hopes for today. We werese to get more inches. Not much this winter . No. Are you glad to see this . Yes this is how we make money. Its dry so far. The temperatures are the villain of the day not precipitation. Imefinitely cold. As long as you walk you keep up the momentum. Are you headed to work . Yes. The young at heart and young at age this is a great day. I can make snow prints. So you are happy about the snow today . Yes. How about mom . Im okay with it. Its not as bad as they said it was going to be. Its winter and snowy, i like the snow. So that is a mix of views out here at the Spring Garden section includingrom the snowpl snowpl snowplow driver that came over from new jersey with dollar signs in his eyes he is disappointed. Right now philadelphia officials including mayor jim kenney and the office of Money Management are giving a News Conference and we have it online its streaming live right now on 6abc. Com. Lets go back live to the suburbs, action news reporter, john rawlins is checking out the conditions in oaks, Montgomery County for us. Reporter well, the snow stopped here at about 9 30 and the sun is out and wind is picking up with schools closed and governments closed and businesses closed and others opening later, the headline out here today was large numbers of people stayed off the roads in what would normally be the rush hour. Not much traffic on the roads. Not at all. It looks like a lot of people decided to stay home. That is a good move. There is normally significant traffic today. But not today empty roads and parking lots a plus for plow operators. Not much traffic out . Not much traffic. Everybody stayed home today. Good for you . Yes very nice. As soon as it hit pavement it turns to slush and iced up on windshield wipers in this area notoriou fdelays in even good weather, but those that venturedoday had few clients because there was few vehicles. I have a fourwheeldrive truck i didnt have a problem. Its wet. Heavy wet snow. And you see many accidents . No but itsarly yet right . Well, dont you are looking at a live picture of u. S. 422 the pottstown expressway and no effie wet snow there any more, its plowed off and with the sun and wind its now dry and traffic is about normal. Live in oaks, john rawlins, channel 6 action news. Thank you. As the storm makes its windy chilly exit rely on 6abc. Com weather for continuing updates, our expanded coverage includes reports from around the region and dozens of videos from this mornings snowfall. Well be right back. Well, tens of thousands of children are home from school and lots of them are spending their snow day playing outside and why not. The action cam was at the museum where sled conditioning were perfect for sliding down the hill. First of all in the city of philadelphia, the snow emergency is now lifted and sorry kids, philadelphia public and archdiocese schools will be open tomorrow so finish your homework. Tomorrow is friday though. True. L head over the river to check in with new jersey, nora muchanic. The party is over for the school kids and everybody else. G the rush hour and only essential worker his to come in and it was like a ghost town at the transit center. Work for the family of assistance and benefits and we are not you are an essential w . Yes. While most workers got the day off celeste was not so lucky. They were making their way to work on this snowy day. Got to go to work, i need the money and its hard to get around because very to walk. What has been it been like . Tough. Slipping and sliding everywhere. I am on my way to work in burlington, i do home care, that is where im headed. You couldnt take the day off . She needs me to help get her day started. Cleanup crews were out if force shoveling and cleaning the platforms outside of the transit center, walking through the blowing snow was rough enough and driving through it was not much better, i started from burlington and not bad starting. Real, real slippery and you have to take your time and be careful. Back live now and the snow is turning into a sloppy wet mess as it starts to melt. The sun came out at 1 30 this morning and went in for a while and back out now, its clouded over a lot. And the good news is the snow is gone. Nora muchanic, channel 6 action news. Thank you. Action news viewers were g usl day long, we invited you to show us the view outside of your snowfall as well. You can join the action by using the 6abcaction. You know how painfuan be. For fastacting, longlasting relief, it quickly neutralizes stomach acid keep acid down for hours. Relieve heartburn with fast acting, longlasting gaviscon. One thing we learned in our art of aging series, its crucial to stay engaged address we able, and tamala edwarded has the story of man whoby num keep and others entertained. Her is the first to tell you he likes his colors. And he spends his spare time pl knees gave out. I was looking for something to do and i fell on the numbered ith. Ings which i fell in love it was something that i could sit back and say i finished his goal is to decorate the walls. His wife recognizes the importance of his hobby. When he started it, it was wonderful and the time is hobbies i do. Im and i have hhav and that one took three to four months to deplete. I really cant draw a Straight Line but i enjoy doing the numbers paintings. With them on display at spring mill people are enjoying them as well. Thrilling. You proud of this guy . Oh, yes, you should have seen him play tennis. Meteorologist, david murphy, is here now he had a long morning and a light at the end of the tunnel david. And you see it on stormtracker 6 live double scan guys, snow to the east of philadelphia and nothing more than a couple of light snow showers coming down through lancaster and coming down from the south with an easterly move on a little bit of that up north and i doubt that will give you. So good for you right . Right. We step outsin cam is out earlier in wilmington, delaware, and you see all t on the creek there. A pretty picture in wilmington. And it looks like theographer w. We got an inch to one and a half oro ngton a couple of spots less than that. Winds from the northwest at 31 Miles Per Hour and we actually have a gust into the 40s right now and well talk more about the wind gusts that is an issue for the rest of the afternoon. Temperatures are cold, 28 in allentown and 26 in reading and 31 in wilmington and philadelphia and a tad above freezing in south jersey. It started out as rain in the Southern Region before it changed to snow. And iere before dumping too much. But a significant snowfall especially as you move north through the northern burbs. Reports of an inch and a half to two inches or and a lot of it melts on roads quickly but as you g out 3 to 6 in wayne and 6 up by allentown and easton 7 inches in the bullseye as you go up through north jersey and new york state 12 inches. If you are in a pocket that got the heavier snow it is going to be a heavy wet snow as you shovel. Hard on hearts and backs and take breaks. And hopefully are you in a neighborhood where you didnt get much or it started to melt. If something melts and is wet overnight it will freeze up. Be careful of frozen stuff especially on sidewalks overnight tonight. Clouds and sun and blustery in the Lehigh Valley and the shore better but not much. 35 and cloud windy down at thehe ref of the afternoon and philadelphia close to the freezing mark and een 40 and 50 miles un and win per hour. A 18 degrees in the morning. That is where well dropover d overnight. And slush or anything that melts will freeze up in the overnight hours, ainadvisory. An advisory philadelphia south of the shore gusts of up to 50 Miles Per Hour at times and mid40s in philadelphia and not quite as bad in cape pay and the idea is its blustery and cold and 33 and windy and cold and windchills in the teens and 32 tomorrow and windchills in the single digit at dawn. 32 in the afternoon and for the weekend cold on saturday morning and we improve to 47 in the afternoon and up to 55 on sun with periods of rain. Probably meltingf that snow over the weekend and back to the 40s in time for valentines day. A little bit cooler for a snuggle. For a snuggle . Thank you ver here more. Up ahead o our next half our of one restaurant ser per glass than any other place. Alicia vitarelli has what is new at panorama. Their live lets keep it that way. If you suspect child abuse, report it for more information on reporting child abuse or neglect go to keepkidstaxpayer dollars. Theights andound of snow. A winter storm came in overnight leaving behind inches of snow across our region, the most falling in the Lehigh Valley and the least was down along the jersey shore and south jersey. Lets look live at sky 6 hd showing you the view outside of city hall, the rows of sidewalks are clear now and peeks of sunshine coming out now. Its 12 30 and we continue the coverage of our winter storm. As the hour goes on the storm is moving out and there is now concern about wind and cold. We have Team Coverage onhe snowfall. Jeat conditions in buck county and karen rogers has the highways, but first lets go to david murphy and the lates
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