Philadelphia Stuck In Low-Snow Streak

Philadelphia Stuck In Low-Snow Streak

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VOORHEES, N.J. -

An arctic blast is sending chills through our region.

And while there's no doubt they'll see a ton of snow to the north of us this weekend, it looks like we won't see that much.

In fact, we haven't really seen much of it in the last couple of years. A lot of that white stuff just keeps missing our region.

Why do the big snowfalls keep missing us? FOX 29's Steve Keeley was talking about that on Thursday morning, and he got some help from FOX 29 Meteorologist Caitlin Roth.

Consider these statistics:

  • Snowiest calendar day: Jan. 25, 2013 (1.5 inches)
  • Snowfall last season: 4 inches
  • Average seasonal snowfall: 22.8 inches
  • Snowiest calendar day last season: Jan. 21, 2012 (2.3 inches)
  • Last 6-inch+ snow event: Feb. 21-22, 2011 (6 inches)
  • Caitlin Roth

  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 1:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 17:54:15 GMT

    Scattered showers and a few strong thunderstorms this evening. Any storms could produce locally heavy rain and gusty winds.  Temperatures rise into the 80s before the storms hit.

    Wednesday is shaping up to be drier and nicer than yesterday’s wet and unsettled mess.  Clearing skies will give way to some sunshine and a comfortable day. Winds will be out of the North around 5-10 mph with highs near 80 with low humidity levels. Enjoy!

     

  • Friday, June 7 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-06-08 03:03:44 GMT
    We're tracking flooding from the city to the suburbs. See when the rain will move out, and what to expect for your weekend.
    We're tracking flooding from the city to the suburbs. See when the rain will move out, and what to expect for your weekend.
  • Sunday, October 28 2012 12:23 PM EDT2012-10-28 16:23:00 GMT
    The National Weather Service says the latest storm track for Hurricane Sandy "poses a direct threat to our region."
    The National Weather Service says the latest storm track for Hurricane Sandy "poses a direct threat to our region."
  • Local News

  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:58 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:58:16 GMT
    Under a "doomsday" budget now being enacted, schools and students in the city of Philadelphia are facing devastating losses. Philadelphia is trying to convince the state not to let it happen.
    Under a "doomsday" budget now being enacted, schools and students in the city of Philadelphia are facing devastating losses. Philadelphia is trying to convince the state not to let it happen.
  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 6:07 PM EDT2013-06-18 22:07:39 GMT
    Published reports are saying this is a murder/suicide. The victim is 47 year old family practice doctor Michelle Liggio, and the alleged gunman is her estranged husband 58 year old Christopher.
    Published reports are saying this is a murder/suicide. The victim is 47 year old family practice doctor Michelle Liggio, and the alleged gunman is her estranged husband 58 year old Christopher.
  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-06-18 21:57:09 GMT
    A former teacher in central Pennsylvania is charged with allowing a student to perform body piercings in class. The teacher at Northern York County High School resigned after the incident last April.
    A former teacher in central Pennsylvania is charged with allowing a student to perform body piercings in class. The teacher at Northern York County High School resigned after the incident last April.
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