Philadelphia snow forecast: How much snow is Philadelphia supposed to get, weather and travel updates, more

The Philadelphia Park Authority is offering a flat 24-hour $5 parking rate at Center City parking garages until the snow emergency is lifted. 

Here's the list: 

• AutoPark at Independence Mall (5th & Market streets)
• AutoPark at Jefferson (10th & Ludlow streets)
• AutoPark at the Fashion District (10th & Filbert streets)
• AutoPark at Old City (2nd & Sansom streets)
• Parkade on 8th (801 Filbert Street)
• Philadelphia Family Court Garage (1503-11 Arch Street - Going south on 15th Street, enter the garage on the west side just after 15th & Cherry Streets)

In order to receive the $5 flat rate, the PPA says customers must bring their tickets and pay at the PPA management office in each garage. 

A snow emergency will go into effect in Philadelphia at 9 p.m. on Sunday as a winter storm continues to move through the region.

"While the total snowfall amount is not yet confirmed, it is necessary for our Streets Department and all other City departments to be able to be ready to operate at snow emergency level," Mayor Cherelle Parker said in a statement. "We are always focused on the safety of our residents and all departments are working 24/7 to make sure we are fully prepared." 

The city of Philadelphia is set to get 3 to 6 inches of snow. When a snow emergency is declared, vehicles must be moved off certain roads in Philadelphia. 

A full list of the snow emergency routes can be found here. The city closes certain roads in order to plow as much snow as possible.

With temperatures dropping from now through Thursday, it's best to prevent any damage to your car and house that you can do ahead of time. 

Jordan Fleming, owner of That HVAC Guy in Wyndmoor, Pennsylvania, has worked in the HVAC and plumbing industry for over 20 years. 

He said one of the most important things: "is to know where your main shutoff valve is in the house. Also, to make sure that it works." 

Another tip from Fleming: "To leave a faucet dripping is a good idea just to keep the water flowing through the faucet so that it doesn't have the ability to sit in the line and freeze."   

Saquon Barkley scored two touchdowns and the defense forced two turnovers as the Philadelphia Eagles beat the Los Angeles Rams, 28-22, in the divisional round of the playoffs on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. 

A few heavy bands of snow will continue to blanket the area with snowfall rates of up to 1 inch per hour.  

Visibility in some cases will be down to near zero. Calm winds and fog will also be an issue as we head into the early evening hours.

What time is the snow expected to stop tonight? Our NEXT Weather meteorologist has your latest forecast. 

Mayor Cherelle Parker, Managing Director Adam Thiel and Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel held a press conference Sunday afternoon to discuss the city's preparation as Sunday's winter storm rolls through the region.

Philadelphia issued a Code Blue as the area endures snowy conditions followed by bitterly cold temperatures and wind chills.

"This kind of weather can be very dangerous and it can harm, hurt, and or even kill people, and we know that. So we don't want to take it lightly," Parker said.

The city has an interactive map online where you can find warming centers in your neighborhood. All are welcome to go inside the warming centers.

Parker said the city is also doing everything it can to keep the roads clean and residents safe.

Philadelphia Eagles rookie cornerback Quinyon Mitchell was ruled out against the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round of the playoffs after leaving the game with a shoulder injury. 

With a win on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field in the snowy conditions, the No. 2 seed Eagles would host the No. 6 seed Washington Commanders in the NFC championship next weekend. 

Mitchell left the game after hitting Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford with his right shoulder. Eagles cornerback Isaiah Rodgers replaced Mitchell after the rookie exited the game. 

The Eagles lead the Rams, 13-10, at halftime in the divisional round of the NFL playoffs on Sunday at Lincoln Financial Field. 

Jalen Hurts and Saquon Barkley have each scored touchdowns for the Birds. 

With a win, the Eagles will host the Washington Commanders in the NFC championship next week. 

PennDOT reduced the speed limit on multiple Philadelphia area roads. Drivers on the following roadways are asked to go no more than 45 mph: 

• Interstates 76, 95, 295, 476, 676
• U.S. Routes 1, 30, 202, 422
• State Routes 63, 100 Spur and 309

What parts of the Delaware Valley will see the most snow? Our NEXT Weather team is tracking Sunday's winter storm – watch live.

Over 100 flights were delayed at Philadelphia International Airport on Sunday. According to FlightAware.com, 122 flights were delayed and 29 flights were canceled as of Sunday afternoon.

PennDOT temporarily reduced the speed limit on multiple roads due to the winter storm. While PennDOT recommends everyone stay off the road, if you must drive somewhere, you're urged to observe a 45 mph speed limit on the following roads:

• Interstate 80 in Carbon and Monroe counties.
• Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.
• Interstate 380 in Monroe County

No commercial vehicles, with the exception of loaded single trailers with chains or approved alternate traction devices, are allowed on the following roadways in accordance with Pennsylvania's weather event vehicle restriction plan, per PennDOT:

• Interstate 78 in Berks, Lehigh and Northampton counties.
• Interstate 80 in Carbon and Monroe counties.
• Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County.
• Interstate 380 in Monroe County.
• U.S. 22 in Lehigh and Northampton counties.
• Route 33 in Monroe and Northampton counties

Photojournalist Bill Seiders took his drone for a spin and caught some early flakes in Berks County, Sunday morning. 

Our meteorologists have the latest NEXT Weather forecast. Watch live. 

With snow in the forecast for Sunday's game, many fans are reminiscing about a memorable game back in 2013, when Mother Nature made her presence felt during a thrilling Eagles vs. Lions game. "I'll never forget it," Eagles fan Gianmarco Martuscelli said, recalling the 2013 game that turned into an unexpected snowstorm. "All of a sudden, in the middle of the second quarter, it started coming down hard, and it just kept coming."  

Read the full story: Snow Bowl, Part 2? Eagles fans reflect on 2013 classic as storm moves in for Sunday's playoff game

The winter storm is already impacting air travel. At least 62 flights were delayed at Philadelphia International Airport on Sunday afternoon, according to FlightAware.com, a flight-tracking website. The cancellations are starting to pile up at PHL as well, with 23 recorded as of Sunday afternoon.

If you plan on making the trek to South Philadelphia to watch the Eagles take on the Los Angeles Rams in the divisional round of the NFL Playoffs, our NEXT Weather team suggests you double your travel time to get to the stadium.   

SEPTA is offering extra service on Sunday for riders to get to the Eagles game. The Broad Street Line will take riders to the NRG Station at the South Philly Sports Complex. SEPTA is also running multiple express trips every 10 minutes until 2:30 p.m. from the Fern Rock Station ahead of the game.   

Gov. Phil Murphy has declared a State of Emergency for New Jersey as the area prepares for significant winter weather on Sunday. Murphy urged New Jersey residents to be especially cautious over the next few days as the region experiences a one-two punch of heavy snow accumulation followed by bitterly cold temperatures and wind chills.