More than a foot of snow, but weather may finally be breaking
We could have run more images of snow and ice, but figured our readers (and us, for that matter) would better enjoy a reminder of warmer climates. And forecasters do say it will be warming up next week.
As Chester County digs out — although a small snow event is likely for Saturday — it appears that the cycle of arctic weather may finally have broken, as forecasters expect a warming trend next...
County: Save energy for bit of extra shoveling
During temporary lull, officials recommend clearing storm drains, hydrants
For the moment, the snow has stopped falling in most of Chester County, and many residents are immersed in the backbreaking chore of removing it. While this temporary lull is happening, county officials have a request: Please consider saving some energy to shovel any storm drains and fire hydrants that are near your property.
When...
Sigh. A foot of snow (or more) blankets county
Schools, county offices closed; hope for warmer weather next week?
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
The snow flies Thursday morning in Pocopson, where more than nine inches of snow had fallen by 9 a.m. A mix of snow, sleet and rain is expected to continue throughout the day with additional accumulations of 3 to 5 inches.
With more than a foot of snow likely to blanket Chester County, here’s...
Winter of our discontent: yup, more snow coming
5,000 still without power as new storm looms
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
This low pressure system is expected to roll up the east coast of the United States, bringing snow, sleet and freezing rain to most of the coastal areas, according to the National Weather Service. Image courtesy NWS.
Just as Chester County gets back to something like normal, the National Weather Service is predicting...
More of the same: snow closes schools, county offices
Forecasts of nasty weather Monday morning turned out to be accurate, as wet slushy, heavy snow has closed virtually every school in the area and all Chester County offices.
The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a Winter Storm Warning early Monday, calling for accumulations in Chester County of between four and eight inches. The snow started just before the morning rush Monday and produced slick...
Groundhog, NWS agree: nasty weather inbound
4-6 inches of snow seen Monday; heavy rains, flooding possible Wed.
While groundhogs may be seeing an extended winter, the National Weather Service says Chester County is in for a hairy week of wintery weather.
It appears that the world most famous groundhog — Punxsutawney Phil — and the National Weather Service are on the same page: there’s lot more winter headed for Chester County.
Although...
Snow way! Another storm set to dump on county
Schools, county offices close as up to a foot of snow could hit area
Updated at 12:20 p.m. with Borough of Kennett Square information
Where have we heard this one before?
Snow mixed with frigid temperatures has brought most of Chester County to a halt, closing schools, some municipal offices, county offices and other venues, as the National Weather Service issued a Winter Storm Warning for the...
Hercules expected to dump 4 to 6 inches of snow
Dropping temperatures, high winds could make Thursday night/Friday morning travel hazardous
Updated: 12:45 p.m., adds Chester County info, PennDOT comments
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Chester County residents can expect 2014 to get off to a cold and snowy start, as Winter Storm Hercules is expected to dump 4 to 6 inches on snow on the county and see temperatures drop into the single digits...