During the October1963, the driest month of record, only 0.04 inch of rain was recorded. Because of the milder temperatures, southeastern Pennsylvania generally receives less snow than most areas of the Commonwealth. At George School seasonal totals average 25.0 inches. The snow season is normally confined to the December through March period although as much as 2.5 inches have been received in October and 12.0 inches in April over the period of record. Monthly totals are most frequently in the 5 to 15 inch range although some winter months pass without measurable snowfall.
Paralyzing snowstorms are infrequent as snow usually melts rather quickly.
Snow covers the ground to varying depths on an average of 42 days per winter. Edited with data current through December 1978.