The region’s first serious winter storm – one that took forecasters by surprise with its intensity – has caused at least one death in the region.
A motorist was struck and killed on the Pennsylvania Turnpike shortly after noon when he got out of his car after a minor crash, a spokesman for the turnpike commission said. Detours between the Downingtown and Morgantown exits of the turnpike are ongoing.
Meanwhile, Philadelphia International Airport is experiencing substantial delays as the day’s heavy snow – up to 10 inches in some parts of South Jersey – is expected to transition to sleet and then plain rain by morning.
A winter storm warning will be in effect until midnight, the National Weather Service said Sunday afternoon.
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