tell you how much snow we already got, and what we can expect overnight. we have live team coverage of the storm coming up. >> it's been a dangerous and difficult day on the roads.

snowplows worked other time to clear the roadways. as quickly as they pushed it aside more fell in its place. heavy snow fell across the areas and ot on its heels is ice sleet and freezing rain. saturday night i'm walter perez. the big story on "action news" is storm system creating a whole lot of trouble today. snow fell until after dark in many locations and tonight it's been replaced by sleet creating a whole set of problems. team coverage of snow, sleet freezing rain. annie mccormick is live in setter city and meteorologist adam joseph and melissa magee have been tracking the system all day long. we begin with melissa over at the big board to find out what we can expect in the hours to come. melissa. >> walter, you can see on stormtracker 6 double scan radar we're dealing with varying kinds of precipitation across the delaware and lehigh valley. to north and west for poconos down to lancaster we have snow. but a large chunk of our region

along the 95 corridor and immediate suburbs 25 miles west and also east we're dealing with frozen precipitation. and rain starting to mix in from surf city, atlantic city, and cape may. we'll go in tighter on street-level with stromtracker. if you travel along the i-95 corridor trenton to philadelphia and wilmington we're dealing with frozen precipitation getting a lot of reports of freezing rain or isa cross the area. and also, if you travel on i-76 north and east of norristown we have frozen precip along the jersey turnpike. glassboro, elsmere. wrightstown affected with the frozen precipitation. now chester of light if not moderate snowfall across the northwest suburbs, route 22 close to easton as well. and if you travel route 33 route, just north there of kutztown. and as far as snowfall we picked up so farah cross the region, in philadelphia, about 4.5" of snow. drexel hill 6.2.

5" levittown and pike creek and new castle county 6.4" and place's corner coming in 5" of snowfall. we'll show you other totals across the region and what we've seen in new jersey. bordentown 6.6" and hadden heights 6.6 and toms river i 4". 3 in do you know a. and we're putting a cap in transition from snow to mixed precipitation. warmer air punching into the system. meteorologist adam joseph has the latest on varying kinds of precip we're seeing and why. >> that's the big problem. we had cold, arctic air, day after day leading up to the storms. we have large wedge of cold air at the surface and 5,000 feet up where the precipitation forms. warm air is light and boy yant. it comes in aloft and then eats its way to the surface.

as we transition from snow first it goes to sleet. then you saw warm air and thick layer of cold air to refreeze rain drops then warmer air is thicker into the atmosphere and only a small little layer of cold air below freezing at the surface gets that period of freezing rain which we're dealing with right now and eventually takes a while. that warm air will win out in the entire column from the surface to where the precipitation forms and we see plain old rain. that is why we see that transition and in an -- occurring presentsly right now. as we look along the shore. 33 millville. we're slowly getting freezing point and above. it's been so cold open the ground it's going to take a little longer to kind of rid ourselves of that ice on the ground surfaces. especially that have been plowed or removed to snow. 3 in philadelphia, 33 wilmington and well below freezing points in northwestern suburbs where we're still dealing with a

little light snow. so what to expect overnight wintery mix eventually changing over to rain and it's a very slow process as cold air is dense, heavy and stubborn. roads will be messy overnight tonight as we slowly rise above 32 and all of the precipitation will move out by dawn tomorrow. and in fact, walter, when meteorologist melissa magee returns she'll talk about pretty nice sunday on tap. we'll salvage the seconds half of weekend. >> we'll take it thank you adam. >> we head out to "action news" reporter ken on route 202 king of prussia with checks on conditions outside kenneth. >> it's been a tough task for penndot tonight. conditions of roads have not been good. crews have been busy trying to keep them passable. here in the suburbs tonight a -- the traffic was moving on roads bare right now. a lot of drivers played it safe and stayed put. major roadways were

snow-covered unrecognizable, and simply a mess. >> very slick. it took me an hour to get here from city line avenue to haverford avenue. >> reporter: route 202 was one big lane as drivers worked to navigate the treacherous conditions and salt and plow tlukz were on duty trying to stay ahead of what mother nature was drop ping on the roads. >> in this jeep it's fine f you're front wheel drive it's not too good. >> visibility was better saturday night. but during the day it was extremely poor. speedlimits were dropped on allstate loads like schuylkill expressway and slow-going on major thoroughfares like city avenue sgle it took me half an hour to get somewhere where it should have tape ten noypts get to. it's slippery out there. >> going to north wales. >> tee is slow and easy. >> dangerous conditions indeed.

workers at king of prussia ski shop buckmans tried to make the best of it. this is not the poconos. it's parking lolt. >> how are the slomz in the parking lot. >> fantastic cannot get better than this. >> penndot says trucks will be working into sunday. for west chester resident john keeok he wants a clear fooj airport. he's headed to caribbean. >> enough snow cold, time to go warm. >> you're done. >> i'm done. >> i'm done. >> and as melissa and adam mentioned we've been waiting for this switchover to rain. buttock it brings new set of problems to road crews. that could wash away salt and create icy conditions. departments of transportation across the region are sending out a warning for those out and about tomorrow morning. their road crews are doing what they can and drivers need to remain vigilant. reporting live in king of prussia. ken, "channel 6 action news," walter. >> thank you, kenneth. let's move to "action news" reporter annie mccormick live in center

city, hi annie. >> hey walter, we're seeing rain and wintery mix adam and melissa were talking b look at sidewalks. look at this here. this is how icy conditions are if you walk around center city and untreated areas. there's plenty of snow left on the ground. as far as the roadways you can see it's a slushy wet mess but the biggest concern is overnight all of that could freeze. >> parts of 76 eastbound heading into philadelphia were snow-covered by mid evening. minor accidents like this one in eastbound lanes of exult kill slowed traffic as drivers ceepd by. penndot worked to keep up. off city avenue, small cars struggled to get uphill. vehicles negotiated oxford circle covered with several inches of snow. >> we have 250 trucks out in the street. primarily this would be plowing operation until the snow is done. >> quick accumulation made it tough for philadelphia streets deement to keep up and record

low temperatures this week made it hard to repair. >> we have plenty of residual salt from last weekend's storm. the concern was if we brined with temperatures of roadways and air temperature you know would we cause a worse problem with the brine freezing to roadway? >> some of septa bus routes were suspended or detoured. by late evening center city streets turned from slow to slush [ cheers ] and snow called for tradition on art museum steps. >> is this your sled. >> it was. >> it tried to be. >> students from drexel grabbed what they could to get that philadelphia sledding experience. >> this is best in philadelphia here. >> art museum stairs nothing better than it. >>reporter: and back out here live, taking a live look at septa bustic picking up riders waiting to get their ride. now, septa on septa.org we'll

have changes to bus routes and for regional lines they had 30 minute delay. all that is changing, fluid along with the weather. check that out before you head out. reporting live annie mccormick "channel 6 action news." >> okay. thank you. a storm like this requires muscle. in delaware the action cam spotted caravan of plow trucks trying to clear i-95 in new port it was a tough situation for one car that went off the road getting stuck in snow bank before the plows made it to that location. one of the guys with the plow is having a rough night. action cam route 70 cherry hill tonight as truck driver was slipping and sliding. in the parking lot of the whole foods there even a quick trip then cleaning snow off the car for a second time today. and commuting by way of friendly skies has been a challenge as well tonight. you're being ing live at the picture there from philadelphia international airport where another ground stop has been

issued tonight. it's suspected to be lifted at any moment. it remains in place at this hour. 20% of flights in and out of philadelphia international were cancelled and many other flights are delayed leaving passengers frustrated we were diverted from chicago to norfolk instead of philly and waited in philly for the airport here to open. and finally got into philly and my cab will not pick me up. so i'm trying to get home. >> check your flight status if plans include air travel this weekend. >> in rittenhouse square power issues forced tenants at a highrise into bitter cold. 7:30 power wept out at rittenhouse apartment 200 block south 18 street. tenants were sent to nearby hotels for the night. no word why the power went out. >> snow started falling today

and brutal cold created a problem in port richmond. 8" water main rupture 3000 block of tulip street. twelve homes damaged by water and ice. at the hite of the situation 1 0 owe people were without water as well. it was a major inconvenience for people stuck at home unable to cook or shower all day long. horrible right now. i have four children. one young 3-year-old in the house right now. two teen imers and 1 years. >> pgw tells us water was retard by 7:00 tonight. >> remember through snow ice and brutal cold this season you can stay open top of it all at 6abc.com/warm. the hourly forecast and live stormtracker 6 radar will keep you fully informed no matter

what winter sends our way. >> much more to come on "action news" tonight phillies pitcher cole hamels speaks to media for the first time since making controversial comments about his future. first. >> the red carpet is ready and hollywood is a buzz. i'll have latest from dolby theater coming up. >> as we look live at media. you see the frostee conditions. latest on what you can expect overnight and tomorrow when "action news" comes right back.

why do we do it? why do we spend every waking moment, thinking about people? why are we so committed to keeping you connected? why combine performance with a conscience? why innovate for a future without accidents? why do any of it? why do all of it? because if it matters to you it's everything to us. the xc60 crossover. from volvo. the volvo presidents day invitation. this month, get these exceptional offers on a new volvo. visit your volvo showroom for details.

>> take a live picture in happy valley they're more than halfway through their dance thon. energy and spirits remain high tonight. >> how they're holding up at 11:35. >> this is hollywood's biggest weekend. tomorrow they'll handout the oscar awards. final preparations are in full spring. alicia vitareli has the best assignment in the house sang hanging out with the stars in la. auto leash a. hey walter, i'm so excited for it red carpet is ready. oscar is here. see him. he's ready. where i'm standing now is where sell sebties will stand for still pictures you will see me fashion magazines all across the globe after the oscars. and walking down the red carpet.

it is a process that can take up to two hours. we've been here all day as final preps were put in place in this red car sglet it's been tremendous award season. but it's not over until it's here. >> here on the red carpet. workers are busy putting every last detail in place happening every velvet drape and everything is glazed in glitter. even stairs are naivd gold. oscars here and under wrap and carpet itself is unveiled. >> once they unwrap the red carpet it is go time. >> and unfortunate we have to put the dents up. >> the stars will be there that's what matters. >> hair will not get wet or gowns. >> i was not thinking ever that at all. >> yes rain tarps are up with showers in the forecast. folks behind the big show are not taking any chances. celebrity stand ins are warming up the red carpet.

klipt east wood, kerry washington. eeming an hawk. media outlets around the world are rolling, sequins are being stepped into. selfies snapped and star gazer on stand by hoping for celebrity sighting. >> there's a lot of people trying to get a glimpse of anything or take pictures or get your picture with a statue ♪ tonight, tonight won't be just any night. >> philadelphia native carol will be singing opera for the stars as they make their big entrance. >> i would coon for clooney any day. >> robin rob certificates rehearsing for her ceremony and says the stakes are high and stars, well, nervous. >> they're like real people. >> just like us, just like us. just like us, better dressed. >> and you know we cannot wait for the fashion as long with big winners tomorrow.

walter, until then, i'm going to stay and hang out with this guy and, of course, we'll be back on the red carpet of all red carpets tomorrow talking to all celebrities before, during and after the show. follow us on social media. alicia vitareli, chapel 6abc news. you know i may try to walk the red carpet. >> send the weather our way we'll take it. >> coming up the next half hour of "action news" sleet and rain is falling on top of several inches of snow ra cross the viewing area. sky6 over atlantic city you can see rain drops arriving there. meteorologist melissa magee returns with a look at what we can expect over the coming hours and tomorrow morning when

huh, fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance. everybody knows that.

well, did you know words really can hurt you? what...? jesse don't go! jesse...no! i'm sorry daisy, but i'm a loner. and a loner gotta be alone. heee yawww! geico. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more. jesse?

>> seeing that transition from snow to sleet and frozen rain in philadelphia from 7, 8:00 continues tonight. we'll show what you is going on stormtracker 6 live double scan radar you can see frozen precipitation along the 95 corridor. still snowfall areas north and west for reading allentown, up to poconos and even rainfall moving across south jersey from toms river to atlantic city and cape may. here's tighter picture open street-level with stromtracker. you can see along the garden state parkway from sea side heights you to surf city to

atlantic city. and medford lakes glassboro hammonton, mixed precipitation. now we go in tight to philadelphia. that 95 corridor, we have frozen precipitation. so snow we had earlier today transitioning over to sleet. we already seen that. now we're dealing with that ice. that will be a problem especially if you're out and about on roads. give yourself extra time if you travel i-95, route 70 or atlantic city expressway this evening before we get gradual changeover to rain during the overnight hours. temperatures outside tonight 33 in philadelphia. we're starting to find that transition. it's taking its time because ground has been cold. we have seen several days with temperatures well below freezing. winds chills single digits below zero. ground cold. it will take time before you have transition to liquid there in philadelphia. 34 wildwood. same thing in atlantic city. 25 allentown and 22 poconos and 26 lancaster.

satellite 6 and action radar showing moisture over spreading region and warmer air south to north drengs and that's why we're seeing the varying kinds of precipitation across the region. we'll time is it out for you future tracker 6 showing during the overnight hours. it's mostly rain at this point 95 corridor areas south and east. lehigh berks north am top counties to poconos we have snow falling overhead. 7:30 in the morning may bring drizzle lakehurst, atlantic city millville dover and clouds throughout the day break for pockets of sunshine as you get a southerly wind coming on in. temperatures milder in comparison to what we have overhead currently. talk about rest of weekend. during overnight hours wintry mix changing over to rain. messy travel. go slow. give yourself extra time. if you can just stay off the roads until moisture moves on out. sunday shower early in the day and sunshine. it will be nice by afternoon.

rebounding temperatures. future tracker 6 showing you 3:30 along the 95 corridor and temperatures in lower 40s and you have upper 30s for areas in allentown, reading lancaster, not bad in atlantic city at that time and temperature around 40. and here's the exclusive accuweather 7-day forecast. milder afternoon. still a damp start tomorrow. by the afternoon, few pockets of sunshine and high temperature up to 4 2. monday that arctic air returns once again. short-lived with warm-up so to speak. 23 monday. overnight low 6 degrees especially as you wake up tuesday morning. it stays cold high temperature 26. wednesday we're tracking another arctic front that moves on through. morning snow shower. otherwise high of 39. thursday reinforcing shot of cold air. high of 27. sunny and cold on friday. coming in at 20. and possible wintery mix as we get into next weekend. >> ah. >> you're so buzzy looks like

winter is picking on up. take it easy out there tonight. >> it's winter. >> it is winter. >> thank you. >> up next on "action news" jamie apody has sports and normally we bring you recording of tonight's powerball drawing. due to technical difficulties we don't have recording but have numbers for you. those numbers are 10, 14, 18 34 51 and powerball is 26. tonight's jackpot is worth $60 what's with the suit? oh, i had to go to the bank. if you look legit they give you special treatment.

seriously? seriously, yeah. the banker dude set up my checking account so if i make one deposit a month, no monthly maintenance fee. special treatment! citizens bank, right? yep. you know they do that one deposit checking thing for everyone, right? and...you got mustard on your suit. actually, it's your suit. one deposit checking. only from citizens bank. one deposit of any amount each statement period waives the monthly maintenance fee.

we thought our cable internet was fast. but, our uploads are half the speed of our downloads so our internet is really half-fast. so half-fast. someone did a half-fast job posting our vacation pics. when i post my slow jams, i'm a little half fast totally half fast stop living with half fast internet. only verizon fios comes with speedmatch - uploads as fast as downloads. and the fastest wi-fi available from any provider. call the verizon center for customers with disabilities at 800.974.6006 tty/v

>> it was high of 70 in clearwater today. that's where jeff skversky is in polo short. shirt he tells us what controversial cole hamels has to say. >> cole hamels thrown question after question all asking the same thing do you want to be traded. he does not give simple yes or no. he does not give simple yes or no. he sounds like a man torn between playing and staying. >> at this given moment i'm a philly. >> he could be throwing his last pitch at phillies they're admit auntly shopping him for the right place. he told "usa today" i want to

win and i know it will not happen here i want to go to a place where i win again. >> take it for what it is. i cannot be liked by everybody. that's not the goal. you will not be politically correct every time i say anything. i try to be honest with people in general. i don't que card you know i don't my que cards up here giving the straight laced answers. >> but phillies management is now holding up a sign that says rebuild. an approach 2008 world series mvp is not used to. lefty has four years left on the deal. >> it's tough to admit that there may have to be a direction change. but you you know being able to win in the city and see what it means not only to the fans but organization you see they want to have it come back very quickly. so you know, in the type of contract i have i know that i'll still be here. >> hamels says if an