Congratulations, you survived the Deep Freeze of 2018.
But we aren't out of the woods yet.
That's because while we are set for a bit of a thaw in terms of the temperatures, it will be followed by a messy mix of snow, sleet and ice that is threatening to turn the entire area into a skating rink this afternoon - just in time for the afternoon rush.
You won't have any problems getting to work or school this morning. Getting home might be a different matter altogether.
The National Weather Service has issued a winter weather advisory for the entire region for a mix of sleet and snow Monday, the National Weather Service said.
“Ice will likely create hazardous conditions on area roads and walkways. Icy conditions are expected to continue on Monday night and Tuesday morning as temperatures remain below freezing at most locations,” the National Weather Service said in its advisory.
Some local school districts are already making plans for the afternoon mess. Upper Darby School District will have early dismissal, with kids being sent home just before lunch.
My dashboard thermometer read 12 degrees this morning. That comes after we shattered records for the cold Sunday. But we will finally break free of the icy tentacles of that massive Nor'easter, with temperatures peaking right about the freezing mark this afternoon.
If we can get through this afternoon, there is some relief on the way.
And if you can believe it, we might actually come close to hitting 60 degrees later in the week.
You can get all those details here.
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