Snow Showers Expected Wednesday in Philadelphia Region

Morning commute could be impacted, but overall impacts should be relatively minor

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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A clipper system is expected to bring snow showers to the Philadelphia region on Wednesday morning, which could have minor impacts on the morning commute. While areas north of Interstate 78 could see up to an inch of accumulation, especially in the Lehigh Valley and Poconos, the city itself is not expected to see significant snowfall.

Why it matters

Snow showers during the morning rush hour can create hazardous driving conditions, so residents and commuters in the Philadelphia region need to be prepared and exercise caution on the roads. However, the current forecast suggests the impacts should be relatively limited.

The details

The NEXT Weather Team is tracking the clipper system that will bring the snow showers on Wednesday morning. While the chance for accumulation looks limited to areas north of Interstate 78, with up to an inch possible in the Lehigh Valley and 1-2 inches in the Poconos, the city of Philadelphia itself may only see minor impacts.

  • The snow showers are expected to occur during the Wednesday morning commute.
  • A stronger system is expected to track by to the south on Thursday night, which could bring a wintry mix to the region, but impacts are still uncertain.

The players

NEXT Weather Team

The weather forecasting team at the local news station covering the Philadelphia region.

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What they’re saying

“We've issued a NEXT weather alert for this one but it, too, may end up being a minor event if the system trends a bit farther south.”

— NEXT Weather Team (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

The NEXT Weather Team will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates if the forecast changes or the impacts appear to be more significant than currently expected.

The takeaway

While snow showers are expected during the Wednesday morning commute in the Philadelphia region, the current forecast suggests the impacts should be relatively minor, with the potential for slightly more significant accumulation north of the city. Residents and commuters should still exercise caution on the roads, but major disruptions are not anticipated at this time.