Most of the rain, which set a record for the date, fell in a three-hour period with tropical storm-worthy downpours.

A "squall line" will move through the region, and an isolated tornado "can't be completely ruled out," says a National Weather Service meteorologist.

The winds, a "little stronger" than expected, also evidently fanned brush fires, including one that scorched 50 acres in Salem County.

This may become the most snow-deprived 10-year period on record in Philly.

The only blemish would be showers on Wednesday, but temperatures that day are expected to approach 60.

The paved surfaces are cold, and the timing of any snow showers could cause problems.

Norfolk, Va., just got 10.2 inches of snow. That's 2.2 more than Philly has had for the entire season.

Even this season's timid snow and ice events were numerous enough to help several landscaping businesses stay afloat, a relief after a string of mild winters.

More than 40,000 remained without power Monday and flight delays and cancellations continue.

Some computer models are showing "big" snow totals midweek. But believe nothing yet.

An old-fashioned winter nor'easter could affect the region Wednesday night and Thursday.

Conditions Friday will be almost identical to those of the last Super Bowl parade.

This has been the season of the micro-snow.

With its official 3.1 inches, the Philly seasonal total climbed to 8 inches. That matches the total for New Orleans.

The forecast is calling for 3 to 4 inches starting late Tuesday afternoon.