Philadelphia just experienced one of its snowiest days in a nearly a decade after a powerful winter storm swept through the region in the early morning hours of Sunday, January 25. By the time the flakes finally tapered off, the city was left blanketed in historic snowfall totals not seen since 2016— officially making it a record-breaking event!
Snowfall totals across the Philly region
According to the National Weather Service, this storm delivered some of the highest snowfall totals in nearly a decade
-
🏙️ Philadelphia overall: Over 9 inches, the city’s biggest snowfall in nearly 10 years
-
📅 January 25 record: Officially the snowiest Jan. 25 on record in Philly
-
✈️ Philadelphia International Airport: 9.3 inches
-
🌆 Center City: Just under 9 inches
-
🏡 Fox Chase: More than 8 inches
-
🌨️ Skippack, Montgomery County: Over 12 inches (a full foot of snow)
The storm didn’t just make history locally, it was a standout across the entire region. Cities like Reading and Allentown also recorded their highest snowfall totals in years, putting this winter system firmly in the record books.
What’s next for Philly weather
While the snowstorm itself has moved on, the cold is sticking around.
Temperatures are expected to remain well below freezing, with daytime highs struggling to reach 20 degrees and overnight lows dipping into the single digits. That means snow-covered streets, sidewalks, and cars won’t be melting anytime soon.
However, the forecast does remain dry in the days ahead, offering crews some time to get the city back on track.
Record-breaking snowfall Philly style
Indeed, if there’s one thing Philly knows how to do, it’s handle a snowstorm. The flakes didn’t slow down the city too much.
From sledding down the Rocky Steps to skiing down Broad Street and even a few bold souls doing donuts around City Hall on a four-wheeler, Philadelphians once again proved that snowstorms are less of an obstacle and more on an invitation.