Norristown Snow Updates: Snow Emergency In Effect At 2 P.M.

NORRISTOWN, PA — Nor'easter number four has arrived in Norristown, and it looks to be a big one. Anywhere from 12 to 18 inches of snow could hit the Montgomery County area through Wednesday night, with the heaviest snow coming in the middle of the day.

A snow emergency will go into effect in Norristown at 2 p.m. Wednesday for an indefinite period of time. Snow emergency routes must be cleared of parked vehicles to allow plows to come through.

More local updates:

• Officials are urging residents to keep off the roads unless absolutely necessary.
• Snow emergency regulations, including detailed emergency routes for the borough, can be found here.
• Municipal Hall is closed.
• All Norristown schools are closed. No decision has been made yet for Thursday.
• Speed limit reductions are in place on many local highways, including 422 and 202.
• SEPTA has altered its schedule for Wednesday. Regional Rail lines will operate on a modified schedule — the typical Saturday schedule. Click here for specifics on the changes to the SEPTA schedule.
• PennDOT has implemented restrictions on major highways, including I-76, I-95, and I-476 in the Philadelphia area. Click here for specifics on the restrictions.
• The latest on the forecast, which hasn't changed much.

This story will be updated throughout the day.

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