The Daily Numbers for Monday, March 3

The Daily Numbers: 15 measurable snowfalls now in this winter of our discontent.

59.5 inches so far this year at Philadelphia International Airport.

3rd most recorded snow so far in Philly area records.

65.5 inches in ‘95-’96, the 2nd worst winter ever.

78.8 inches, worst ever in 2009-10.

1-3 inches now being forecast for our area, with more to the south in Delaware and South Jersey.

2 million dollars in economic benefits to Delco from the curling tournament underway in Aston.

120 rail cars carrying up to 30,000 gallons of crude oil that will soon be arriving in Eddystone, sparking safety concerns.

2 shootings being investigated in Chester over the weekend.

2002 silver Mercury Grand Marquis with personalized license plate belonging to murder victim in Philadelphia found in Upper Darby.

14 straight losses for the Sixers.

92-81 loss for the Sixers to the Magic last night.

5-4 OT win for the Flyers over the Caps.

73-56 win for Villanova over Marquette.

1, as in 1st place in the Big East for Villanova with 2 games to go.

Call me a Phanatic: A look at the ups and downs of being a Philadelphia sports fan.

We’re in a dead zone in sports. The Eagles signings are big news.

I Don’t Get It: Yes, it is snowing again. I just don’t get it. We are not getting the foot of snow most had predicted. I don’t get that either.

Today’s Upper: Kudos to a hearing being held to focus on safety in connection with new oil shipments that will be arriving in Eddystone. Residents can offer their take on Wednesday.

Quote Box: “Never in my life did I ever see anything like this.” - Paul Brown, on what she found when she started reviewing the books in Colwyn Borough, where is the new manager.

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