Winter officially begins at the end of December, and soon, plenty of Philadelphians could be shoveling snow off their cars and sidewalks. But how much snow will the Delaware Valley get in 2025-26?

How the NEXT Weather Team projects winter snowfall forecast

As we head into winter, many factors come into play when predicting snowfall totals. Here's what we look at, and what it means for Philadelphia this season .

Arctic and North Atlantic Winds : These influence cold air movement into our region

Existing Snowpack in Northern Latitudes : Current conditions compared to historical norms

Climate Prediction Center Probabilities : Long-range outlooks for temperature and precipitation

Local Climatology and 30-Year Normals : Historical averages help set expectations

But one of the heavie

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