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Severe Winter Storm Hits 180 Million in U.S.

1/25/2026

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A major winter storm is impacting the Philadelphia region and much of the United States, affecting about 180 million people.
The National Weather Service forecasts snow, sleet, and freezing rain with 1–2 inches per hour on Sunday and up to 0.3 inches of ice.
As of 8 a.m., measurements show 2.3 inches in Philadelphia and 4.4 inches in King of Prussia, with up to 18 inches possible in the Poconos.

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A major winter storm is impacting the Philadelphia region and much of the United States, affecting about 180 million people.
The National Weather Service forecasts snow, sleet, and freezing rain with 1–2 inches per hour on Sunday and up to 0.3 inches of ice.
As of 8 a.m., measurements show 2.3 inches in Philadelphia and 4.4 inches in King of Prussia, with up to 18 inches possible in the Poconos.