In the future, when feeling nostalgic or a need to “remember the good ole days” the storm that buried the Lower end of Bucks County might be referred to as the ‘Blizzard of 2026.”
Or not.
It was only several weeks ago that the lower end of the county was digging itself out from a reported nine inches of snow fall.
Snow totals for this time around in some places like Fairless Hills doubled that number reporting 18 inches of snow on the ground, according to the National Weather Service- Mt Holly- Philadelphia.
The totals are preliminary, NWS says with expected updates to come in over the next 12 to 24 hours.
‘The heavy snowfall, NWS says, could lead to very difficult to impossible travel conditions. Snowfall has been falling at up to 1” per hour are possible through mid morning. Blowing and drifting of snow possible.
Winds gusting up to 40 mph.
As an aside please check in on neighbors with ambulatory issues who also have four legged furry friends to see if they need any help or support.
Please keep in mind the Commonwealth reduced speed limits on major highways earlier.
In addition, vehicle restrictions also went into effect at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22, in accordance with Tier 4 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan.
The worst of the storm will taper off for the Lower Bucks County area by lunch time Monday with the dig out already in process.
Credit: NWS
Due to the severity of the winter storm, PennDOT temporarily reduced the speed limit on several roadways, Sunday evening, across the five-county Philadelphia region.
PennDOT’s notice began Sunday and continues through Monday. Feb. 23.
PennDOT urges all motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on the following highways:
- Interstates 76, 95, 295, 476, 676.
- U.S. Routes 1, 30, 202, 422.
- State Routes 63, 100 Spur and 309.
In addition, the following vehicle restrictions also went into effect at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 22, in accordance with Tier 4 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan.
- I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway section) entire length.
- I-78 entire length.
- I-80 from I-81 to New Jersey.
- I-84 entire length.
- I-95 entire length.
- I-295 entire length.
- I-380 entire length.
- I-476 entire length.
- I-676 entire length.
- Route 33 entire length.
- U.S. 22 from I-78 to New Jersey.
- PA Turnpike I-95 entire length
- PA Turnpike I-276 entire length.
- PA Turnpike Northeast Extension I-476 entire length.
On roadways with Tier 4 restrictions in place, no commercial vehicles are permitted. Additionally, all school buses, commercial buses, motor coaches, motorcycles, RVs/motorhomes and passenger vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers are not permitted on affected roadways while restrictions are in place.
Preliminary Bucks County Snowfall Totals per NWS
2 NW Fairless Hills 18.0 in 0400 AM 02/23 Cocorahs
1 NW Tullytown 18.0 in 0500 AM 02/23 Public
Levittown 15.0 in 0353 AM 02/23 Trained Spotter
1 WSW Bensalem 14.0 in 0300 AM 02/23 Public
Langhorne 14.0 in 0338 AM 02/23 Public
Warminster 13.5 in 0540 AM 02/23 Trained Spotter
Yardley 12.0 in 0500 AM 02/23 Public
Langhorne 10.5 in 0146 AM 02/23 Public
1 SW Lower Southampton Twp 10.0 in 0500 AM 02/23 Public
1 SSE Fairless Hills 8.5 in 1100 PM 02/22 Trained Spotter
3 WSW Jamison 8.5 in 0142 AM 02/23 Trained Spotter
1 NNW Langhorne 8.0 in 1222 AM 02/23 Trained Spotter
1 SSE Northampton Twp 7.8 in 1204 AM 02/23 NWS Employee
Furlong 6.3 in 1253 AM 02/23 Public
Fricks 6.2 in 0100 AM 02/23 Trained Spotter
2 E Newtown 5.9 in 0203 AM 02/23 Trained Spotter
1 SSE Coopersburg 5.5 in 0900 PM 02/22 Public
Pipersville 4.5 in 1012 PM 02/22 Trained Spotter
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