Summary of Winter Travel Preparations and Local Impact
School Closures and Learning Adjustments
- Philadelphia public schools will be closed Monday due to adverse weather, transitioning to virtual learning as needed. Archdiocesan schools will use "flexible instruction days."
Travel Restrictions
- Expect significant road closures and delays, with specific vehicle regulations in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
- Delaware has implemented Level 2 driving restrictions, allowing only essential workers on the roads.
Traffic Regulations
- PennDOT has set speed limits to 45 mph on several highways and imposed vehicle restrictions that bar certain types of vehicles from interstates and major roads.
Public Transit Service Changes
- SEPTA: Local rail and bus services are suspended or operating on limited schedules; delays expected.
- NJ Transit: Bus and rail services suspended; updates available online.
- PATCO: Modified schedule with adjusted journey times.
Flight Cancellations
- Over 13,500 flights canceled nationally, with Philadelphia International Airport seeing at least 60 cancellations for Monday. Lehigh Valley Airport is closed.
City Services Impact
- Garbage collection will be suspended Monday, with services postponed for the week. Court cases, except for orphan court, will be rescheduled.
- In-person visits at jails are halted, health centers will be closed, and essential services will continue.
Snow Removal Responsibilities
- Residents must clear snow and ice from sidewalks within six hours after snowfall, with potential fines for violations. Reports can be made through the city’s 311 service.
Tracking Snow Plows
- Philadelphia residents can monitor snow plow activity online by using PlowPHL.
