"action news", delaware valley's leading news program, with meteorologist melissa magee, jeff skversky and walter perez. it is beginning to look a lot like winter, the snow fell fast and hard across the tri-state today, making for treacherous conditions in south jersey after tapering i have this morning but

elsewhere combination of the snow win made both driving and even walking a bit of the challenge all day long. in philadelphia the suburbs, and in delaware. it is saturday night walter's off i'm brian taff. the big story on "action news" tonight is piled up outside your front door. we have live team coverage on the season's first snowstorm annie mccormack is in center city philadelphia trish hartman is with sledders in montgomery county. but lets get things started with melissa magee at the "action news" big board with how much snow we have seen and how much more we can expect. >> brian moisture will taper off west/east direction as we go during the night time hours looking at the big picture the storm tracker six live double scan radar 3-d you can see the snow from new england back through our area and off in the mid atlantic region as well but notice back edge or the western edge of that precipitation moving through central pennsylvania, as we speak. this will continue to push eastward as we go throughout the rest of tonight and that mixing line, closer to the

coast, but as we head inland and closer to home, storm tracker six live double scan street level notice pockets of snowfall there for lehigh county and allentown along route 100, to the south of that region as well as reading berks county also into lancaster where heavier bands are setting up. also move you further east, and in philadelphia, right along i-95 corridor the snow is light in nature but it is pretty steady and will continue to be steady as we go throughout the rest of the evening hours if you are traveling on i-95 down southward into wilmington and just to the east of that area in woodbury we are dealing with light even moderate pockets of snowfall at this hour. as far as snow we have seen so far newark delaware 2.9 inches florence 2.8, cape may, new jersey 3 inches. three and a half inches reported in trenton. vineland coming in with a inch and a half. in trevose 3 inches. exton, three as well as in new tripoli and also, in graterford, we have seen 2.6

inches of snow. wayne about 2.2 inches of snow. winter storm warning we had across south jersey has been since cancelled with the exception of the cape may county. that stays up. winter weather advisories for everyone else until sunday at 1:00 o'clock in the morning as the snow will persist. so lets talk about what we can expect for the rest of tonight an additional coat to go 2 inches is likely where you get a heavier band that sets up. this will end from a west to east direction, 8:00 in the northwestern suburbs clearing coast by midnight and something else to keep in mind temperatures will be dropping in the 20's so any slush or wet surfaces will refreeze, overnight tonight and as you wake up tomorrow morning. we have got more details on the second half of the weekend coming up with the accu weather forecast, brian. >> melissa see you soon thank you. we have developing news as a result of the snow, a major traffic situation the southbound lanes of the northeast extension were closed for much of the last two hours between lansdale and mid county exchange. it is all because of the major

crash between berks and schultz road at 4:00 o'clock today. we are told it involved a tractor trailer and suv and police now tell thaws four people were hurt at least one of them critically. one lane just reopened, but delays are still considerable. it could last well into the night. tonight we will keep you posted as we get more details. police are also believing that slick snow coated road for blame for this crash in elsmere, delaware. investigators say a camaro collided with a mercedes on the south du pont bridge where just before 3:30 this afternoon. a 14 year-old boy was hurt but we're told his injuries are not serious. meanwhile early december snow turned center city in to a winter wonderland combing decorations and putting people in a holiday mood. annie mccormack is live at dilworth park with how people spent this first real, snowy day, of the winter, hi there, annie. >> reporter: hi, brian. this when it is new we have in the seen in a year is

absolutely gorgeous. especially because of the timing here at dilworth park. you can see people are gathering to watch the deck the hall lights show. people telling us that this snowfall actually attracted them to come to this city today. lets take a listen. this is what travelers saw on 76 today snow falling, on the expressway but it didn't stop people from traveling, into center city. >> we love it. we wanted to come because it was snowing and they are all here because of me. i wanted to see christmas village. >> reporter: first snowfall of the season is adding a little extra something, depending on who you ask. >> it makes it more romantic i guess. >> literally feeling christmas but being in the city and looking at sky scrapers is awesome. >> reporter: with the snow falling. >> perfect. >> magical. >> reporter: one of the main attractions at city hall. >> christmas tree. >> reporter: is drawing more crowds to snap family photos. >> really pretty with all of the light bulbs on the snow

and light bulbs it is really cool. >> reporter: beautiful now but on the ground especially the sidewalks, we're also seeing the first slush of the season. here at dilworth park they are working to keeping up with clearing it away back out here live we are taking a look at 15th street right now. you can see road here is wet but there is nothing like a thick layer of snow that is on the cars, able to come through and as early as yesterday the city streets department, was getting prepared with, trucks, that included plows and 50,000 tons of salt, and they do have available. another thing to note the city of philadelphia is in a code blue which means look out for homeless and our pets, bring pets indoors. you could face a 500-dollar fine if you do not. if you do see a pet that is outdoors you can contact, act philadelphia, we have their phone number on our web site as well. reporting live in dilworth park annie mccormack for

channel six "action news". >> annie thank you. one of the many creative "action news" photographers used dash cam to capture snowy slushy drive through roselyn, montgomery county this morning. the side streets around easton road were coat budd fairly easy to navigate, on a day most folks decided to stay home and play in the yard. many of those who did not choose to stay inside hit the hill taking advantage of the perfect sledding conditions. "action news" reporter trish hartman is live in one of the prime slopes in lower moreland and you got quite the assignment here, trish. >> reporter: i did it was a fun time brian. lower moreland high school still coming down here right now. give you an idea how much snow we have? let me get right even on the measuring stick here. we have about 5 inches here. now of course, today most of the sledders packed it in bait is cold, dark out but earlier today kid were having a blast here and parents say this is a winter tradition that the kid love coming back for every

year. >> ahh. >> slide down, you feel the snow going right up your face and it is harsh. >> i like when you go down the ramp and go wow wow. >> reporter: dozens of kid gathered outside lower moreland high school where this monster snow covered hill was waiting. after watching the snowfallly break out winter gear and the sled. >>or then 4:00 o'clock there will be enough snow to play. >> the way they were digging some snow at home and went shopping and bought them winter shoes. they came to try them on. >> reporter: as snow fell end less trips up and down the hill were braced for an snow crowd full of this winter wonderleach other. >> it is fun knowing that we can sled and other kid don't have the opportunity to because it is really cold here >> they all go to the same school so they are buddies they are friends all of they come here a are hanging out. reporter: parents say

this is a kay to end today with a little bit of fun fresh air and best part about this snow happening on a saturday, everyone could spend the day together. reporting live from lower moreland trish hartman channel six "action news". >> trish, glad you had fun. snow added another dimension to the story of tradition here in philadelphia annual army/navy game is underway at lincoln financial field and hearty fans were undeterred, by the inclement weather. tailgaters were out in force in south philadelphia enjoying friendships that surround the fierce but friendly rivalry. in one former cadet told us that this snow nothing to him >> first year i came here we stood on 2 inches of ice in dress shoes freezing. this is good weather. >> operation gratitude was also there today collecting items like socks, hats, toilet ries used to assemble care package to send to troops overseas this game just went final 14-13 army wins, first time i believe that has happened since 1996.

go army. we are looking at a few photos and videos our viewers have been send nothing from the first snowfall of the season. we want to see your pets, your kid, you snow man and anything else you created out there outdoors today and share your photos with us on the "action news" facebook page or just use #six abc action on twitter and instagram as well as e-mail us at join the action at six abc.com. still to come on "action news" tonight a story that has many on our facebook page saying snow way. you won't believe why six flags cancelled an attempt at the world's largest snowfall fight today. dozens of dogs have the chance to find a forever family in the delaware valley. why these pups, were flown in and where they came from. and in sports, we had a preview of the big game out in l.a. tomorrow, we will be right back.

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most of the day to day but people were still out there taking care of errands in gloucester city the streets were pretty clear. folks were out clearing their cars and one family we saw was taking a little walk in the falling snow to get their groceries back home. snow again forced cancellation is today including perhaps oddly what was billed as world's largest snowfall fight. the snow day at six flags was cancelled as a precaution, how about that it was supposed to take place at six flags in jackson and simultaneously their parkas cross america as part of the holiday in the park festivity. participants were going to use plush balls in place of the actual snow balls no shortage of those today, park management hopes to reschedule the event. the sheriffs from delaware county got all dressed up and ready to go shopping. officers helped 40 children do their christmas shopping at wal-mart in springfield. money for shopping spree was collect through donations. one of the officers who took part was nick brady who spent the past four months in the hospital and still recovering

from third degree burns but he is determined to be there, for the kid today. and this plane touched down in new castle this morning carrying 120 dogs in need of new families here in the delaware veil. they made trip from the overcrowded shelters in the phoenix, arizona area they will be put up for adoption next week at vet hosted by brandywine valley spca. bringing dogs to chester county was a strategic decision. in arizona there are more small dogs then there are adopters and here in this area we have more adopters for small dogs then we have dogs so it is a terrific match up to save lives. >> the mega adoption event takes place next saturday and sunday at the 23rd street armory in philadelphia, the adoption fee is $20.

these young ladies are letting their engineering imaginations soared thanks to a donation from locally based toy maker knex, company ceo donated $53,000 worth or building sets to the philadelphia chapter of girls inc., they were presented at friends center in center city to day. donation is in line with girls inc. mission to spark interest in stem careers. at a young age. jamie apody with sports here tonight and as we tolly in the snow. >> yes. >> eagles are getting ready to play football in the sunshine. >> yeah they spent sometime at the beach this week. >> yes. >> i know. >> oh, well winter wonderland sunny and 75 in los angeles as eagles hope to get hot again when they face rams tomorrow afternoon. and as games goes it is as big as it gets, zach ertz is a game time decision. still on the concussion protocol. they need a win tone sure a first round bye in the playoffs. nine-three rams right on their heels. eagles have been out in l.a.

all week. they have never done anything like this. you worry too much fun in the sun might affect how they prepared. doug pederson is not prepared, he said they will come to play >> i'm real complimentary of the players, coaches, the whole organization out here, they handled their business extremely well. it was a business trip for us. we have a lot to play for. nothing is brand up, nothing is guarantied obviously. guys did a nice job this week in practice and preparation. >> this is the time to see what team really want it, you know, we have a big challenge. we have four games left. you know anybody can anything can happen in this league and we don't take, we try to take nothing for granted and that is what we will do we will close it out the right way. sixers were gonna sit joel embiid one of two games and tonight it is begins calves. embiid will in the play against team coming off their first loss in 14 games. figure maybe they have a better chance against new orleans tomorrow? bummer i would have like to see embiid against lebron james and company. we have an update on

markelle fultz more wait and see, good, fultz noise longer experiencing soreness in his shoulder. bad, he will be reevaluated in three weeks. update is we need to wait for another update. the guy wearing temple and st. joes, how about that we love this rivalry between two of the area's big five teams. lets check it out, temple this guy wearing his pride all over his face, hawk with the hot start. that is anthony longtree. to the hole. makes lay up. saint jessup nine. temple responding with a 12- zero run. quenton roads watch the put back slam. that tied it at 26. austin junior burying the three, they put temple, they would be up 11 at half. he led owls with 20. in the second half, give and go action road the finish, owls up as many as 16. hawks did mount a come back too little too late. temple wins 81-78. they are six-two. hawks four are-five. penn visiting dayton.

friars crowd is festive. quakers looking to hold on late in the second half sam jones for three. that puts the quaker up by four. next trip down down the court penn finds jones again. coming off bench he hit five of six behind the arc finished with 15. quakers with the upset. they win 78-70. finally we have a championship to celebrate the north philly aztechs playing in the pop warner super bowl today in disney world. that is tyler burton he is gone group of 10 to 12 year-old won 28 to nothing. congrats to the aztechs. army also just beat navy. >> boston college, knocked off duke. >> wow. >> and i just wanted to tell thaw. go eagles. >> thanks, for adding that. >> quite welcome. >> it is important. >> yes. live look right now sky six over dilworth park for the snow it is falling steadily here boy eagles got me going

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melissa magee with accu weather. no one cares about no one minds first one the best one >> and it is on a saturday. if you didn't have to be out sit back enjoy it. it is beautiful. gets you in the mood. we're tracking more snow throughout the rest of the evening. here's picture outside sky six live in hd from our center city camera and city hall camera. looking at city hall you can see christmas tree lit up looking pretty folks are out

and about enjoying snow and bundled up because temperatures are cold. here's the picture outside this picture was taken from dan in ocean city, at wonder land pier and you can see the snow there at the boardwalk and snow on the ride as well. we had snow earlier in south jersey and heavier band certainly did shift inland across i the five corridor and north an west. visibility is a factor throughout the rest of tonight we are down to a mile for allentown. lancaster. mile and a half in millville. up to 2 miles for dover and cape may. if you are traveling on the roads dealing with light snow but it is, steadied in nature and reducing visibility in some parts of the area temperatures are cold with that northerly wind draining all of that cold air southward it is 30 in trenton. thirty in philadelphia. twenty-nine for reading. lancaster. at the coast in beach haven 32 thirty-two in cape may. some spots where we are find something mixing. temperatures are right at freezing mark or slightly below and that is why we have that mixed precipitation in comparison to inland spots.

we will show you is what going on the radar. here's storm tracker six live double scan radar you can see the snow setting up across much of the delaware and lehigh valleys but mixing right across coastal sections of new jersey. we will go in tighter on street level with storm track er six with heavier bands just to the north and west. right along i-95 corridor for philadelphia and wilmington but as you november west ward on route 422 and norristown also malvern, the purple lavenders that is an indication of heavier banding setting up. also to the west in honey brook down into oxford and just to thee of quarryville. down across, new jersey you can see in south jersey some light snowfall here along route 70, for wrightstown seaside heights, along the garden state parkway and that mixed precipitation starting to back off a little bit as this storm system does wrap up , and move on off to our north and east. satellite six with action radar see that snow from the mid-atlantic up through new england with the western edge

or back edge of that snow starting to push east ward across our region. is there a upper level low that will pin wheel through throughout the rest of tonight and add an additional lingering snow shower. here's future tracker six. we will time out precipitation for. 9:00 o'clock tonight notice snow coming to an end for lancaster reading, allentown, up through the poconos and it will continue to move to the east as we get into the rest of tonight. so by 11:00 p.m. midnight it is starting to clear the coast work some residual moisture left over. watch what happens to our temperatures. as we wake up tomorrow morning at 7:30 in the morning just 27 in reading. twenty-two in the poconos. 28 degrees in philadelphia so something to keep in mind secondary road, well, there willsh ctch out for that cars in driveways, clean off snow because anything that is wet will refreeze as we go throughout the overnight hours for tomorrow, sunshine, crowd, high of 41 but wind chills only in the 30's. here's the exclusive accu weather seven day forecast breezy on sunday, wind chills in the 30's. sun to cloud on mound and 42.

morning snow showers on tuesday, and then some sun high of 45 and much colder the high brian with temperatures on wednesday only in the 30's. >> all right, melissa, thank you. >> you got it. "action news" studios were transformed today for annual six abc children's holiday parity. take a look news director tom davis cookie decorating, and where is snow all right. we will show you. meteorologist adam joseph's son and daughter, this is tom, enjoyed bubbles as well. the kid including my own, jamie, also enjoyed face painting, balloon creations and enormous moon bounce. world news saturday next here on six tonight. tune in for "action news" at 10 on phl17. we are back at 11:00. for walter perez melissa magee jeff skversky, jamie apody, i'm brian taff. have a great night. we will see you at 11:00

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