Philly’s snow season typically peaks in late January into February as the prime moisture source — the Atlantic Ocean — has a chance to chill, and the cold air in the upper atmosphere ripens.

The Philadelphia area can expect cold temperatures to close out the week and another chance for snow on Friday.Thursday will start off chilly with temperatures in the mid-upper 20s.  Planning your ThursdayHighs will be in the low 40s,

You don't need to make that emergency run to the store for milk and bread, but Tuesday's winter storm will bring some places the first snowflakes of winter.

Philadelphia faces light snow with a high of 33°F and a slight chance of precipitation; the weekend forecast indicates clearer skies.

The Philadelphia region is under a NEXT Weather Alert Tuesday as a storm system will bring a mix of snow and rain to the Delaware Valley.

Some parts of northern New England were expecting up to 10 inches of snow. In Philadelphia, a "trace" was detected at the airport.

As of publication, the expected amount is roughly 3 inches, according to the National Weather Service’s expected snowfall forecast found on their website here. That amount is comparable to much of the state, though central and north-central Pennsylvania may expect closer to 4 or 5 inches.

By Friday, that cold air is firmly in place as a new area of low pressure forms to our south. The exact track is still uncertain, but the setup allows for the possibility of snow, especially across South Jersey and the city. Philadelphia is likely to see its first accumulating snow of the season, although it is also likely to remain light.

Philadelphia forecast: sunny with strong breezes, highs around 40°F, and chilly nights near 20°F; a chance of snow Friday.

Philadelphia has been stuck in a snow drought, with four straight winters of below-average snowfall. But there is some hope for snow lovers this season.