A powerful winter storm swept across the Philadelphia region Sunday, bringing heavy amounts of snow and ice to Montgomery County and Bucks counties.
Some areas saw up to 10 inches of snow, with flurries beginning as early as 4 a.m. Snow continued falling steadily, with rates at times an inch or more per hour.
Snow became heavier across the region, leading to rapidly accumulating snow on roads and surfaces that made travel nearly impossible with reduced visibility and slick conditions.
By noon, the snow was still heavy in many spots, and totals by early afternoon around the Philadelphia region had already reached 6-8 inches in many townships.
WATCH: Fideri News was there to capture the conditions live on the road.
SEPTA suspended most transit services by 2 p.m. as winter storm conditions continued to deteriorate across the region.
By late afternoon, sleet and freezing rain continued for many areas, creating icy conditions on roads and surfaces. Snow and sleet continued to add to the total snowfall through the evening.
VIDEO: Here's a look at some of the region this morning as the winter storm worked it's way through our area.
Local fire crews in Lower Gwynedd were called out to a building fire at the Hunt Club community off Welsh Road for a fire involving the exterior wall of a two-story condominium where residents were forced to evacuate.
Local school districts began announcing closures and plans for Monday, Jan. 26, including remote learning days and full closures: Abington, Central Bucks, Hatboro-Horsham, Methacton, Pennridge, Perk Valley, Souderton, Wissahickon, Upper Dublin, and Upper Moreland. North Penn announced a virtual day.
Many local authorities declared a snow emergency ahead of time.
Here are the reported snow totals for the area:
Bucks County
Montgomery County
Delaware County
Lehigh County
