Township Of Whitemarsh: Snow Emergency Declared Effective At Midnight

Press release from the Township of Whitemarsh:

February 17, 2021

The Township has declared a Snow Emergency effective at midnight until further notice.

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the entire region with up to six to eight inches of snow possible across Montgomery County. Snow is expected to start early tomorrow and may be heavy at times through Thursday afternoon. Snowfall rates of up to one inch per hour are possible. 

During the period of heavy snow, road conditions would rapidly deteriorate and become hazardous. Please only travel if it is essential. 

Click here to view the Winter Storm Warning 

Snow Removal 

The Highway Department has prepared for the storm by brining arterial roads and preparing trucks for salting and plowing. 

As a reminder, off-street parking is required once plowing begins. Residents and businesses without sufficient off-street parking are required to park on the side of the street with odd-numbered addresses since 2021 is an odd-number year. 

Many roads in the Township, such as Germantown Pike, Joshua Road, Ridge Pike, North Lane, Cedar Grove Road, Skippack Pike, Bethlehem Pike, Pennsylvania Avenue, Stenton Avenue, Flourtown Road, Militia Hill Road and Butler Pike are owned and maintained by PennDOT or Montgomery County.

Click here for more information on snow removal 

Winter Storm Tips

• Only drive if necessary during the storm. If you are driving, please leave 100 feet between your car and any plow. 
• Please want until plows clear your street to shovel your driveway opening. This will help prevent your driveway from being plowed in. 
• Please remove trash cans from streets so plows can plow to the curb. 
• Please clear fire hydrants near your property and make sure your mailbox can be reached. 
• Call 911 to report any emergency during the storm. 
• Call PECO at 1-800-841-4141 to report a power outage or go online. Do not assume someone else has reported an outage. Do not call the Police Department to report an outage. Click here for PECO's outage website. 

Given the potential of power outages, keep your portable devices and electronics charged. 

This press release was produced by the Township of Whitemarsh. The views expressed here are the author’s own.