First Alert: Sunday rain, winds cause delays, cancellations and power outages

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Snow transitioned to rain for parts of the Philadelphia region this weekend and now it's time to brace for very strong winds.

The suburbs north of Philadelphia were under a First Alert on Saturday, Feb. 15, until 2 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16.

The storm brought one to three inches of snow and a coating of ice to the Lehigh Valley and Berks County which led to slippery roads for anyone out and about Saturday evening.

Saturday's wintry mix

A winter weather advisory was in effect for the Lehigh Valley, causing slippery roads and sidewalks.

Snow arrived around lunch time across the area and in the Pennsylvania suburbs heading from the west and moving east.

While wintry precip is forecast to start near and northwest of I-95, it will quickly change to all rain from south to north into the I-78 corridor from late afternoon and through the evening, with freezing rain confined mainly to the higher terrain north of I-78 by 10 PM or so.

— NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) February 15, 2025

The system then changed to sleet, especially to the south as it moved north through the afternoon and into the evening.

The snow and sleet accumulated to one to three inches.

Soaking rain through the weekend

Heavy rain followed the snow Saturday night, causing a flood risk across the region.

By Saturday evening, rain melted most of the ice and snow in the overnight hours.

For the Interstate 95 corridor, this system brought some snow but it quickly changed to rain.

Neighborhoods in South Jersey saw a similar quick transition from snow to rain.

🌬️ We are growing increasingly concerned about the potential for extensive tree damage and power outages Sunday afternoon through Monday due to high winds. Strong west winds gusting 45-60 mph are anticipated during this period. A High Wind Watch was issued for our entire area. pic.twitter.com/LqjBe9pSV8

— NWS Mount Holly (@NWS_MountHolly) February 15, 2025

Strong winds wrap up our weekend

Heavy rain continued early Sunday but the big threat is now the wind. The region is under a high wind warning as strong winds kicked up in the afternoon and are expected to last into the evening.

The strong winds started early and reached up to 60 mph, causing power outages and downed trees.

Temperatures rose into the 50s but there will be another round of downpours and possible thunderstorms.

Wind delays SS United States move

Final preparations are underway to have the SS United States move from Philadelphia Harbor to the Gulf of Mexico.

The famous SS United States will eventually be sunk to transform it into the world’s largest artificial reef.

The rusting SS United States will be tug-towed 1800 miles to a Mobile, Alabama shipyard where it will be readied for its sinking, about 20-miles off the coast of Destin-Fort Walton Beach, Fla.

The move was set to begin on Sunday, but the effort has been delayed until Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025, due to the high winds.

Inclement weather causes flight delays, cancelations

The rain and strong winds led to a number of cancelations and delays at the Philadelphia International Airport on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.

According to Philly airport officials, as of about 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, there were a total of 228 delayed flights into, out of and within the United States.

Also, officials said, 39 flights were cancelled.

More details are available here.

Power outages due to severe weather

As of about 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, PECO is reporting power outages to about 491 homes throughout the region.

Bucks County: 8
Chester County: 15
Delaware County: Less than 5
Montgomery County: 101
Philadelphia: 347
York County: 15

You can see a full map of PECO outages here.

Pennsylvania Power and Light has reported 557 outages on Sunday, including 473 homes in Montgomery County.

For more outages, check PP&L's coverage map here.

First Energy reported 50 outages as of 3:30 p.m.. on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, with 47 homes impacted in Berks County.

For more details, check First Energy's coverage map, here.

Public Service Electric and Gas is reporting about 127 homes impacted with 122 in Burlington County and less than five homes in both Gloucester and Mercer counties effected.

For more details, check PSEG's coverage map, here.

Atlantic City Electric reported 284 outages as of 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025.

For a full map of Atlantic City Electric outages, click here.

Also, Delmarva is reporting 40 outages in its coverage area.

For more details, check Delmarva's coverage map, here.

Looking ahead to next week

The sun returns!

Strong winds will stick around for Monday, but the clouds will break and the sun makes a comeback for Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.

But, there's a chance of snow on the way Wednesday into Thursday.

Get the latest updates on the storm by downloading the NBC10 app and following the NBC10 First Alert Weather Team.