Philadelphia issues snow emergency as powerful nor'easter expected to bring significant snowfall

Scott Williams of FOX 29 has the latest weather forecast.

Philadelphia announced a snow disaster emergency operation, because the strong eastern Norway wind and snow are expected to cause damage to the area from Sunday afternoon to Tuesday morning, and snow may accumulate nearly a foot. 

The city announced on Sunday afternoon that the snow disaster will officially begin at 6 pm. At this time, all cars on the snow emergency route must be parked to allow the plow to keep the road clear. The vehicle should also be parked as far as possible from the street corner to allow the plough to turn.

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. City officials said that vehicles left on the snow emergency route will be diverted and residents will have to call 215-686-7669 to find their cars.

The Philadelphia Street Department prepared 400 equipment and 50,000 tons of salt to deal with heavy snow. Since last Friday, the department has been paving the road to prepare for the storm. The plow will start from the emergency route and the main road, and then enter the residential areas and secondary streets. 

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Meanwhile, Philadelphia suspended its garbage collection activities on Monday. Residents were told to keep garbage until February 8. New York City said it will make a decision on Monday for the rest of the collection this week. 

Within six hours after the snowfall, residents and owners must clear a 36-inch wide road on all sidewalks. Do not clear the snow on the streets, otherwise residents will face fines of up to $300. 

Similarly, restaurants with outdoor dining spaces must fix all buildings and remove furniture as much as possible. The material should be removed from the right as much as possible to avoid possible damage and obstruction of the dining environment. 

There will be no snow in Philadelphia Public Schools on Monday because all students are actually learning about the coronavirus. The archbishop’s secondary school and parish primary school will be closed for one day. For the latest school closures, delays and study accommodation information, please visit

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