The City of Philadelphia has issued a snow emergency effective at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday. That means that vehicles should be moved from certain streets in the city, including the entire length of Chestnut and Walnut Streets and Woodland Avenue in West Philly.
The region is under a winter storm warning with three to six inches of snow expected.
Vehicles remaining on the emergency routes will be ticketed and towed. More info on snow emergency routes can be found here. If your car is moved, call 215-686-SNOW to find it. Do not call 911.
Trash and recycling collection is also suspended for Thursday. Residents with Thursday pick-ups will have their trash and recycling picked up next Thursday, Jan. 11. Collection is already a day behind because of the New Year holiday. So trash normally picked up on Wednesday will be picked up on Friday this week and Friday pick-ups will be on Saturday.
UPDATE: Public and parochial schools will be closed on Thursday due to snow in the forecast.
Here are some more snow related announcements:
Wind Chill Advisory issued by @NWS_MountHolly. In effect 1am Friday to 12pm Saturday. Wind chill to make temps feel like -8 overnight tonight and tomorrow. Coldest wind chill value Saturday morning of -11. Frost bite and hypothermia can occur if precautions are not taken. pic.twitter.com/AcHy7yMh8A
— Philadelphia OEM (@PhilaOEM) January 4, 2018
The Free Library system is open today, but we recommend you check in with your @neighborhoodFLP location for hours before heading out: https://t.co/qSc1FT3DM7 https://t.co/i0bdCt1yZV
— Free Library of Philadelphia (@FreeLibrary) January 4, 2018
Our gates are closed this morning due to snow. Stay tuned for snow related updates throughout the day. #closedinPHL #woodlandswonderland pic.twitter.com/aM4O2VSkrt
— The Woodlands (@woodlandsphila) January 4, 2018
A #CodeBlue remains in effect in Philadelphia due to the extremely cold temperatures. Please call 215-232-1984 if you encounter someone who appears to need shelter. pic.twitter.com/dAe6D6HUvW
— City of Philadelphia (@PhiladelphiaGov) January 3, 2018
With more snow on the way, this winter isn’t giving us a break. Let’s not make it worse by arguing over parking. Saving parking spots is illegal, so shovel and share. Remember: when you play the game of cones – there are no winners. #NoSavesies pic.twitter.com/TjhVSyP6WT
— Philadelphia Police (@PhillyPolice) January 4, 2018
It is against City ordinance to leave dogs outside in extreme cold without proper shelter; owners can face fines up to $500. Please call @ACCTPhilly at 267-385-3800 if you observe a dog or other pet outside during extreme cold: https://t.co/5bBB4D3lzT #PHLSnow
— City of Philadelphia (@PhiladelphiaGov) January 4, 2018
The PPA will not enforce meter & time limit violations. @PhilaParking is offering discounted parking in Center City garages during the Snow Emergency. More details on the discounted rate & parking enforcement here ➡️https://t.co/zf5U9zDLzK pic.twitter.com/dXC9QKWBBx
— Philly311 (@philly311) January 4, 2018
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