Video of Evermore Coffee Roasters in Burlington City, NJ
This Burlington City coffee shop is located right near the Delaware River.
Fall may still be in full swing, but the crisp air has the weather hinting to winter already.
Temperatures this autumn have been a flux of warm, sunny days and chilly, cloudy stretches. This may lead to a few questions: What will winter bring, and how can I help those who struggle to stay warm?
Here’s what’s been predicted for the 2025-26 winter forecast, according to AccuWeather, a data-driven weather service.
How cold will it be this winter?
The coldest parts of winter will begin in early December, before briefly easing up in January and returning with force in February, according to AccuWeather.
February is expected to bring frigid air that controls the temperature.
While it will still be a chilly winter, AccuWeather predicts that overall, the temperature will be 1-2 degrees warmer than historical averages.
How much snow will we get this winter?
AccuWeather predicts the heaviest amounts of snow to occur both at the beginning and at the end of winter.
Early in the season, winter storms are expected to start in Cananda and the Midwest before pushing toward the mid-Atlantic and Northeast. By late winter storms are expected to shift eastward, bringing snow from the Plains and Mississippi Valley over to the East Coast.
Snowfall is expected to be higher than last winter in parts of the Northeast, including Philadelphia and New York City. But total snowfall may still be lower overall in comparison to the historic average.
AccuWeather also predicts storms in mid-winter will be a strong mix of snow and rain.
Last year, Philadelphia received 8.1 inches of snow. This year AccuWeather expects 14-18 inches of snowfall.
The historic average snowfall for Philadelphia is 23.1 inches.
Get a winter wonderland holiday with Give A Christmas
If you’re feeling the seasonal joy a bit early this year, consider participating in Give A Christmas, an annual initiative that runs through the Burlington County Times and NJ211.
Every year, the Give A Christmas campaign raises money for families in Burlington County who may need financial help during the holiday season. These families are considered low-income and have children in their household.
Last year, a total of $68,050 was raised. The money was sent to 530 Burlington County families in the form of $50 Amazon gift cards.
Apply to Give A Christmas
Applications for Give A Christmas are open to any family in Burlington County that’s considered low-income and has children.
To apply, visit the Burlington County Times website or text “GAC” to 898-211. After texting, you should receive screening questions and a link to the online application.
Those who are applying should have proof of residency, income and family size.
Applications are to close Nov. 28. All required documents are to be submitted by Dec. 5.
Families approved for Give A Christmas help are to receive $50 Amazon gift cards: one per child, up to four children per household.
Donate to Give A Christmas
While Give A Christmas recipients must live in Burlington County, anyone is welcome to donate, regardless of location.
Donors should go to the Burlington County Times’ website to submit a donation amount of their choice. Donations can be made online or by mail.
There is no deadline for donations. Any donation made after Dec. 25 is to be used in next year’s Give A Christmas campaign.
For questions about the Give A Christmas program, contact Executive Editor Audrey Harvin via email. She may be reached at aharvin@gannett.com. Please do not call, use the email provided only.
Risha Inaganti writes about trending topics across South Jersey for the Courier-Post. If you have a story she should tell, email her at rinaganti@gannettnj.com. Subscribe to stay up to date on the news you need.
