Last updated on Jan. 20, 12:15 p.m.
PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — A snow emergency that required cars to be moved from certain routes in Philadelphia has been lifted.
The emergency took effect at 9 p.m. Sunday and expired at 10 a.m. Monday, the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management said. The emergency was announced as 4 to 6 inches fell in parts of the city and suburbs.
Officials urged residents to move their vehicles from snow emergency routes to ensure safe and efficient snow removal. The Philadelphia Parking Authority offered a $5 flat parking rate at designated lots to support off-street parking.
Residents are encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel and use caution if driving is essential. If you believe your vehicle was towed during the snow removal process, it can be located by calling 215-686-SNOW.
Mayor Cherelle Parker emphasized the city’s focus on safety, as temperatures are expected to drop this week, turning snow into hazardous ice. The Department of Streets is deploying additional crews and equipment to clear roads.
Drivers should clean off their cars, walkways and driveways sooner than later, as it is only going to get colder and will take longer to shovel and chip away the ice. Remember: Pennsylvania drivers can be penalized for dislodged snow or ice that falls off a car and hurts someone else.
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Philadelphia is also under a Code Blue. Warming centers are open across the city.
“This kind of weather can be very dangerous, and it can harm, hurt and/or even kill people,” Parker added. “This is about providing a warm and safe place to go during these extremely cold temperatures.”
Snow totals
Several inches of snow fell across the region, accumulating more in some places than others, according to the National Weather Service:
Pennsylvania
Montgomery County
New Hanover Township: 6.6 inches
Norristown: 5.7 inches
Chester County
Berwyn: 6.3 inches
Bucks County
East Rockhill Township: 5.2 inches
Delaware County
Drexel Hill: 4 inches
Wayne: 4 inches
Philadelphia County
Manayunk: 3.5 inches
Center City: 2.3 inches
South Jersey
Burlington County
Westampton Township: 3.1 inches
Camden County
Cherry Hill: 3 inches
Gloucester County
Mantua: 3 inches
West Deptford Township: 3 inches
Atlantic County
Hammonton: 1.2 inches