Snow Emergency Declared In Upper Southampton Twp.

UPPER SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP, PA — The Upper Southampton Township Police Department has declared a snow emergency ahead of a major winter storm expected to hit the region over the weekend.

Upper Southampton Police said the snow emergency is in effect from 7 p.m. on Saturday to 1 p.m. on Monday.

A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for the entire Philadelphia region starting Saturday night and going through Monday afternoon.

Forecasters say they currently expect 10 inches of snow on the low end, but there is a possibility for some parts of the Philadelphia area to get 24 inches or more.

Forecasters with the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, N.J., said in a Thursday morning briefing they are now confident that the region has up to a 90 percent chance of seeing "major" impacts from this weather event.

Upper Southampton Police is urging residents to relocate their vehicles from township roads, allowing public works to clear streets of snow and ice.

Police said residents should restrict travel to essential trips only.

Police said residents should call 911 for emergencies and 215-357-8900 for non-emergency situations.

According to the township's snow emergency declaration, Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Italia may declare a snow and/or ice emergency prohibiting any person to park a motor vehicle or to allow that vehicle to remain parked anywhere on any snow emergency route in the township.