An arctic blast is sending chills through our region.
And while there's no doubt they'll see a ton of snow to the north of us this weekend, it looks like we won't see that much.
In fact, we haven't really seen much of it in the last couple of years. A lot of that white stuff just keeps missing our region.
Why do the big snowfalls keep missing us? FOX 29's Steve Keeley was talking about that on Thursday morning, and he got some help from FOX 29 Meteorologist Caitlin Roth.
Consider these statistics:
Snowiest calendar day: Jan. 25, 2013 (1.5 inches)
Snowfall last season: 4 inches
Average seasonal snowfall: 22.8 inches
Snowiest calendar day last season: Jan. 21, 2012 (2.3 inches)
Last 6-inch+ snow event: Feb. 21-22, 2011 (6 inches)
Monday, June 17 2013 4:38 PM EDT2013-06-17 20:38:36 GMT
Tuesday will feature partly sunny skies with a few scattered showers and storms during the day with the approach of a slow moving cold front. Any storms could produce locally heavy rain and gusty winds. Temperatures will warm into the mid to upper 80s. SW to NW winds 5-10 mph. Tomorrow there will be a noticeable difference in the air with lower humidity. High 86 Low 68.
Wednesday, June 5 2013 4:47 PM EDT2013-06-05 20:47:13 GMT
We're following breaking details about the serial rapist terrorizing a local neighborhood. FOX 29's Steve Keeley has brand new information this morning.
We're following breaking details about the serial rapist terrorizing a local neighborhood. FOX 29's Steve Keeley has brand new information this morning.
Monday, June 17 2013 10:45 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:45:53 GMT
An unspeakable crime in Southwest Philadelphia. The details are very disturbing. Police say a man who is a paraplegic has been stabbed and his genitals severed by another man, after the two got into an
An unspeakable crime in Southwest Philadelphia. The details are very disturbing. Police say a man who is a paraplegic has been stabbed and his genitals severed by another man, after the two got into an
Monday, June 17 2013 10:41 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:41:15 GMT
The Rolling Stones will perform in Philadelphia on Tuesday night at the Wells Fargo Center. Fans will undoubtedly buy memorabilia to remember the event. One item being sold at an auction will surely catch
The Rolling Stones will perform in Philadelphia on Tuesday night at the Wells Fargo Center. Fans will undoubtedly buy memorabilia to remember the event. One item being sold at an auction will surely catch
Monday, June 17 2013 10:25 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:25:38 GMT
An armed deli robbery is caught on camera. Two brazen gunmen held up the store owner with the man's kids right nearby. It's scary enough having armed gunmen storm your business.
An armed deli robbery is caught on camera. Two brazen gunmen held up the store owner with the man's kids right nearby.It's scary enough having armed gunmen storm your business.
Monday, June 17 2013 10:21 PM EDT2013-06-18 02:21:46 GMT
In Chester County, there was damage caused by severe storms as they ripped through the area this afternoon. It did not take long but it did quite a bit of damage.
In Chester County, there was damage caused by severe storms as they ripped through the area this afternoon. It did not take long but it did quite a bit of damage.
Monday, June 17 2013 8:44 PM EDT2013-06-18 00:44:29 GMT
South Philly neighborhood parents are so worried about cars speeding down their street while kids are at play that they installed their own speed bumps.
South Philly neighborhood parents are so worried about cars speeding down their street while kids are at play that they installed their own speed bumps.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:55:01 GMT
New Jersey is considering changing the requirements to be a teacher in the Garden State. A proposal would require prospective teachers to have at least a "B" average in college before they get certified.
New Jersey is considering changing the requirements to be a teacher in the Garden State. A proposal would require prospective teachers to have at least a "B" average in college before they get certified.
Monday, June 17 2013 6:51 PM EDT2013-06-17 22:51:37 GMT
Parents and Philadelphia staff members are going on a hunger strike. Hunger strikers will camp outside Governor Tom Corbett's office in Philadelphia until the system gets additional funding.
Parents and Philadelphia staff members are going on a hunger strike. Hunger strikers will camp outside Governor Tom Corbett's office in Philadelphia until the system gets additional funding.
