PHL expected to resume limited service after hundreds of flights canceled

Philadelphia officials give update on city's winter storm response

Mayor Parker and members of her administration gathered for a Monday afternoon press conference to share updates on the city's winter storm response. 

PHILADELPHIA - Anyone trying to fly in or out of Philadelphia should keep a watchful eye on their flight status over the next couple of days.

What we know:

Airlines are working to resume limited service at Philadelphia International Airport after more than 600 flights were canceled on Monday as the city was pummeled with more than a foot of snow.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker says departures are currently paused, but the airport remains open and operational. Limited service is expected to resume around 2 p.m. Monday, according to Parker.

As of 2:05 p.m. on Monday, 605 flights were canceled in or out of Philadelphia International Airport, while another 12 were delayed.

How much snow fell?

By the numbers:

A massive winter storm has left parts of the Delaware Valley buried in snow, with some areas already reporting more than a foot and a half Monday morning. 

Here's how much fell around Philadelphia:

• Fox Chase 13.8 inches
• Rockledge 13.8 inches
• Philadelphia International 13.7 inches
• Belmont 12.7 inches
• Bustleton 12.0 inches
• Point Breeze 11.0 inches

Snowfall is expected to taper off from West to East Monday afternoon.