UPDATE (3/14/17, 1:20 p.m.): The snow emergency was lifted at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, and parking is again allowed on snow emergency routes.

Due to the anticipated winter storm a snow emergency will be in effect in Philadelphia beginning at 9 p.m. this evening, which means all the vehicles parked along streets designated as snow emergency routes should be moved. Enforcement, with ticketing and towing, will begin at midnight. Cars left on snow emergency routes will be moved to other parking spots to assist in snow plowing operations. If your car is moved, call 215-686-SNOW to find it (don’t call 911).

Here you can find more information about snow emergency routes and here is a map.

The Philadelphia Parking Authority has announced that they will not be enforcing meters or time limits on residential blocks during the snow emergency.

All trash and recycling collections will be suspended for Tuesday, March 14. If your collection day is Tuesday please hold your trash until the next week. 

It was announced earlier on Monday that all public schools will be closed Tuesday due to the forecasted storm.

Heavy and wet snow is forecasted with wind gusts of 45 m.p.h, and residents should be prepared for power outages. Please report downed wires or power outages to PECO by calling 1-800-841-4141 or online at peco.com. Residents can also sign up for outage alerts at peco.com/alerts.

And here is more storm-related information and announcements:

MFL: FYI-Due to weather conditions, trains will operate with overnight service every 20 minutes btwn 12AM and 4AM for passenger convenience.

— SEPTA (@SEPTA) March 13, 2017

#CodeBlue in effect until Thursday at Noon. If someone exp. homelessness needs help, call the Outreach Hotline 24/7 at 215-232-1984. pic.twitter.com/DGMsGQnr9F

— Project HOME (@ProjectHOME) March 13, 2017

Remember to bring pets inside during the storm! More pet safety info from the American Red Cross –> https://t.co/FDAfjskkam pic.twitter.com/Pjrte1Q8xP

— Red Cross Philly (@RedCrossPhilly) March 14, 2017