West Chester Declares Snow Emergency: What To Know

WEST CHESTER, PA — West Chester has declared a Snow Emergency as the second major storm in less than a week batters the region. The declaration will remain active until 7 p.m. Thursday.

On certain blocks, parking is restricted automatically once snowfall is greater than four inches. Those blocks include:

• North Church St. - Between Biddle and Virginia Ave
• North Walnut St. - Between Evans St and Marshall St.
• West Miner St. - Between Church St and Wayne St.
• South Walnut St. - Between Nields St. and Union St.

During a snow emergency, cars must be removed from roads to allow plows to come through. Parking is available for free during a snow emergency at the following locations:

• The Bicentennial Garage: 20 S. High Street
• The Sharpless Street Garage
• The Nields Street Garage
• The Matlack Street Garage
• The Chestnut Street Garage: Chestnut and Walnut Streets

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.

Here's a glance at snow emergency routes, which must be cleared of vehicles:

Images courtesy West Chester Police Department