Snow Emergency Declared In Norristown: What To Know

NORRISTOWN, PA -- With more than a foot of snow possibly hitting the area tonight into tomorrow morning, a snow emergency has been declared in Norristown.

The emergency will go into effect at 8 p.m. Monday, and will run through 8 p.m. Tuesday.

All cars should be moved off of snow emergency routes before the end of the night. Any cars that are not moved will be ticketed and towed, officials said.

Residents can track the progress of snowplows around the borough here.

Police are also warning residents not to reserve parking spaces using chairs, cones, or other items. It is illegal, and officers will cite residents.

It is illegal to deposit snow from sidewalks into the street, officials added.

Residents should check in on elderly or vulnerable neighbors. For more information on resources provided by Montgomery County, see here.

No local school closings have yet been confirmed, as of early Monday afternoon.

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If you have any questions or concerns for the borough, please call the Snow Hotline 610-272-3473.