How much snow will fall in Philly this winter? Watch our forecast

The Philadelphia region should expect warmer temperatures and stormier conditions with around 16 to 20 inches of snow this winter. Those are the main takeaways from the NBC10 First Alert Weather team’s winter weather forecast. “El Niño leads to a winter with more storminess and more precipitation,” NBC10 First Alert Weather meteorologist Justin Godynick said. “Also, you’ve got to expect more warmth. Temperatures certainly will run above average throughout this winter.” The First Alert Weather team also predicts about 18 inches of snow for Philadelphia during the winter. “It’s a little bit below normal but in an El Niño winter, most of that snow could fall in one storm,” Justin said. Here are all the factors contributing to the winter forecast: North Atlantic Oscillation Higher pressure can redirect storms and slow their trip along the eastern seaboard. That’s one phase of the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO), which is an atmospheric climate pattern defined by the diff