Snow on and off all day
Where's the snow? Anyone expecting a winter wonderland when they awoke this morning was disappointed. Most of the Philadelphia region found just a dusting on cars and sidewalks today, but meteorologists said snow showers were expected on and off all day.
Where's the snow?
Anyone expecting a winter wonderland when they awoke this morning was disappointed.
Most of the Philadelphia region found just a dusting on cars and sidewalks today, but meteorologists said snow showers were expected on and off all day.
But into the afternoon, the wait was still on. And the meterologists were still predicting snow.
A winter storm warning remains in effect for Delaware, Chester, Adams, York and Lancaster counties, but the rest of the region has been downgraded to a winter weather advisory, in effect until Wednesday morning.
The latest projections say 3 to 6 inches of snow are possible, but don't be surprised if you see less.
Here's the latest you need to know:
SCHOOLS
All Philadelphia public and Archdiocesan schools are open. Several schools opened but announced plans to close early. Earlier, some schools closed for the day or announced delayed openings. For early dismissals check www.nbcphiladelphia.com/weather/school-closings/
MASS TRANSIT
SEPTA reports just a few delays, including the Norristown High Speed Line (due to equipment problems). Check www.septa.org for updates.
PATCO (www.ridepatco.org), NJ Transit (www.njtransit.com) and Amtrak (www.amtrak.com) report no major problems.
HIGHWAYS
Flooding, not snow, has been the main problem on roadways.
Flooding is reported on Columbus Boulevard at the Vine Street Pier.
Route 40/322 was closed in West Atlantic City due to flooding. West End also was closed at Raleigh Avenue in Atlantic City.
GOVERNMENT ACTIONS
After being suspended for the day, trash collection will go ahead as scheduled in Philadelphia due to the lighter than expected snowfall, City Hall said.
City Streets Department workers began salting streets around midnight. "This may not be on the scale of last month's blizzard, but we are treating this as a full-scale event," said Clarena Tolson, deputy managing director for infrastructure and transportation. "We want to make sure we're out there ahead of the storm."
The city hasn't declared a snow emergency, so snow emergency routes will have normal parking regulations.
AIRPORT
Philadelphia International Airport (www.phl.org) reports a few cancellations. Flights to Atlanta are delayed about an hour, the FAA reports. Travelers are reminded to check flight status with their airlines.
BIKE SHARE
Indego, Philadelphia's bike-share system, reports no problems. www.rideindego.com