Large in size and very explosive in intensity, so its only going to get stronger as it approaches. The entire area is under the first alert. We do have that blizzard warning for the jersey shore. A rare blizzard warning and also south delaware. Thats where youre going to see the highest winds. Youre also going to see the highest snowfall totals. At this point it looks like thats where the biggest impact will be on all of this. 9 00 tonight through 7 00 tomorrow evening. That is how long well be looking at this first alert and that is how long well be looking at these blizzard conditions around the rest of the area, we are looking at winter storm warnings. So its just still as severe. The winds wont be quite as high in philadelphia. What were looking at is heavy snow. Potentially you could see up to a foot in some places along the jersey shore. In philadelphia, some places could exceed half a foot. Were looking at high winds. Were looking at what could be a very dangerous morning commut
First alert neighborhood. Meteorologist krystal klei is tracking the forecast this morning. Hi, guys. We are still under this first alert for the dangerous cold in place. If you had to step outside yo yesterday, you know you were quickly out and back in because it was just painful that air when it hits you. Today, basically a repeat of what we saw yesterday. So the first alert for the entire area going to last all the way through tomorrow morning. I may extend this past 8 00 a. M. , but the point is were showing you through tomorrow morning what you are feeling now is what you are going to get. Just ruthless cold air. And that cold air can be dangerous if you are outside for as little as 30 minutes, thats when frostbite can set in. Those feels like temperatures below 5 to 25 degrees below zero. This is very, very cold conditions that we are talking about. And its not going to let up any time soon. Take a look at the feels like temperatures as they are right now. 10 below in reading, as
Lets get right to your first alert neighborhood weather with meteorologist krystal klei. Krystal, these temperatures are just absolutely brutal. Yeah. Thats exactly right. That dangerous cold first alert has been in effect since yesterday. And the dangerous cold conditions are not going anywhere through today. For the entire area at least through tomorrow morning around 8 00 a. M. We have this first alert in effect. Heres why. Dray already said it. Bitter stinging cold. You know what im talking about. When you step outside for even an instant you can feel it on your face. Any exposed skin just that sting that hits feels like temperatures between 5 and 25 below zero during the Morning Hours is what were expecting today and again tomorrow. Frostbite in as little as 30 minutes can set in when you have these kind of conditions. Thats why were calling it dangerous. Its not okay to be outside during this type of weather. Right now actual temperatures 8 degrees in philadelphia. 8 in wilmingto
Speaking of american favorites to win medals, did you catch what happened with Mikaela Shiffrin today . Won six of her last seven races including a giant slalom this morning seen on nbc sn in slovenia. Shes 3 of 3 in the calendar year and looking for another tomorrow in slalom 6 00 a. M. Eastern time on nbc sn. The victory, her 39th world cup race victory that is exactly halfway to Lindsey Vonns 78. No female alpine skier has won more than lindsey vonn, so vonn and schiffry two of the big names along with nathan chen well look for in 33 days when the olympics begin. Shiffrin with a big performance looking to continue that tomorrow on nbc sn. Well see you right there in a couple of hours as the prudential u. S. Figure skating championships continue tonight at 8 00 eastern 5 00 pacific live across the country with the mens free skate. Reminder relive all the action from the u. S. Figure skating championships at icenetwork. Com. From Northern California we go to southern ask game. Footbal
Early or cancel activities, afternoon activities, including all School District of philadelphia schools and Early Childhood centers, as well as philadelphia arch diocese schools, which are dismissing at 1 00 this afternoon. You can find all of that information at the bottom of your screen or on the nbc 10 app. Nbc 10 first alert meteorologist bill henley is tracking this wintry mix that is on the way. Bill . Erin, the entire area is in for this wintry mix that will have icy roadways from now until midnight tonight. Most of the activity will be falling during the afternoon. We will see a mixture of light snow, light sleet, and light freezing rain. But when it comes to freezing rain, it doesnt take much to make for an icy glaze across the region and lead to some very slippery conditions. Now, untreated roads, driveways, and sidewalks will all be at risk. So far, pretty quiet in philadelphia. You can see a little bit of sunshine making it through the clouds. The temperatures have been cli