By Alex Sosnowski, Expert Senior Meteorologist
November 26,2013; 5:43PM,EST
A large storm will negatively impact travel locally around Philadelphia, due mostly to heavy rain and increasing wind, but perhaps a bit of snow at the tail end.
The storm began as rain around the city, south and east Tuesday, but produced some snow, sleet and freezing rain north and west of the city.
Much of the balance of the storm will bring drenching rain and the risk of flash and urban flooding, slow travel on the highways and broadening flight delays.
Motorists are encouraged to slow down to reduce the risk of hydroplaning and allow extra stopping distance between vehicles.
Along the New Jersey and Delaware shore, a period of high winds may cause power disruptions, downed trees and minor property damage. Winds will become strong, but less forceful around the city and nearby suburbs.
Heavy snow will fall well to the west over West Virginia, western Maryland and western Pennsylvania.
While temperatures will rise into Wednesday morning, a sweep of colder air may catch up with the back side of the precipitation Wednesday afternoon. There is the chance of the rain ending as a period of snow or flurries as a result in Philadelphia, which could coat the ground in some locations.
Regardless of snow or not at the tail end of the storm, some untreated wet areas may freeze before drying off Wednesday night as temperatures plunge.
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