Live updates winter storm, blizzard in Philadelphia area

PHILADELPHIA - A massive winter storm dumped more than a foot of snow across parts of the Philadelphia area Sunday night into Monday morning, and the snow is still falling.

Blizzard and winter storm warnings remain in effect as the storm is expected to linger through Monday afternoon for Philadelphia, and into the evening hours for the Jersey Shore.

Heavy snow and strong winds are creating dangerous travel conditions across the Philadelphia area — follow this live blog for the latest updates on snowfall, road conditions, power outages and weather alerts.

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Looking ahead at Tuesday, Feb. 24

6 a.m. — The City of Philadelphia will lift its Snow Emergency at 6:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

While many streets have been cleared, crews will continue to use snow melters and new snow blowers to clear tight areas.
Any parking restrictions associated with that emergency will be lifted as well.

8 a.m. — City officials announced that residents will be able to make calls to 311 to report street or road conditions related to the storm. The opportunity for those reports to be handle will be activated at 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24.

10 P.M. - Weather forecast

Weather Authority: More precipitation to come this week

FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr breaks down what to expect in weather for the remainder of the week coming off of a major snowstorm.

8:30 p.m. — NJ Transit rail, bus, and Access Link services to resume Tuesday

NJ TRANSIT will resume rail, bus, light rail, and Access Link services on Tuesday, February 24, with adjusted schedules due to ongoing Amtrak snow removal work.

7:15 p.m. - School closings update

The School District of Philadelphia will remain on virtual instruction for all students tomorrow.

7 p.m. - City of Philadelphia provides update on Snow Emergency

The City of Philadelphia provided an operational update as a Snow Emergency remains in effect due to a major winter storm, detailing response efforts, service impacts, and safety guidance for residents.

6:30 p.m. - NWS warns of black ice in the area

According to the National Weather Service (NWS), black ice could develop on roads in the region Monday night. With lows bottoming out in the teens to low 20s.

6 p.m. — Archdiocesan schools announce closings

Archdiocesan Parish, regional elementary, and high school buildings in the City of Philadelphia will be closed and these schools will utilize a Flexible Instruction Day on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

5 p.m. - Weather Authority forecast and updated snow totals

Winter storm snow totals and more systems on the way | 5 p.m. forecast

FOX 29 Meteorologist Kathy Orr breaks down the reported snow totals as of 5:30 p.m. after the overnight storm. Plus, two more systems are on the way.

3:30 p.m. - NJ Transit, Turnpike Authority announce updates

NJ TRANSIT and the New Jersey Turnpike Authority announced Monday that light rail services will begin resuming in the afternoon, while most other transit options remain suspended as crews continue to recover from a historic snowstorm.

1:20 p.m - Philadelphia officials provide updates on storm response

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker hosted a press conference Monday afternoon and urged residents to continue to avoid unnecessary travel to allow crews to continue working to clear city streets.

Parker says more than 600 flights were canceled at Philadelphia International Airport Monday. Travelers should continue to monitor their airlines for updates.

City officials say they are continuing to monitor conditions, and will not be able to determine the end of the State of Emergency or plans for schools tomorrow until later in the day Monday. Mayor Parker says they expect to be able to make those decisions by 6 p.m. Monday.

1 p.m. - SEPTA restoring some service

Regional Rail is suspended until safety inspections are complete. On Metro, L, B, and T service is operating with delays, while D and M are running modified service, and G remains suspended. Bus service is in the process of being restored as streets are cleared. For details about each line, visit septa.org/alerts.

12 p.m. – Speed limit restored on most major Pennsylvania highways

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation lifted restrictions on vehicles and restored the speed limit, except for 295 in Bucks County.

11 a.m. — Track plowing near your home in Philadelphia

Snow plows are already out in full force in Philadelphia after Sunday's major storm dumped more than a foot of snow across the city.

You can check the progress of snow plows in the city by accessing the interactive map on Phila.gov.

9:45 a.m. — Downed tree shuts down road in Doylestown

Tower Hill Road is currently closed between Elfman Drive due to a tree blocking the roadway.

9:30 a.m. — Snow totals increase, with some counties seeing more than 20 inches of snow

9:15 a.m. — Power outages increase for thousands of customers

9 a.m. — FOX 29 Weather Team's future snowfall predictions through the end of the storm

8:30 a.m. — Tree topples onto cars in Ambler

Snow knocks out power in Delaware Valley, tree topples onto cars in Ambler

Thousands of homes across the Delaware Valley were without power Monday morning as wet, heavy snow piled up on trees and powerlines amid strong wind gusts. In Ambler, a large tree fell on top of several cars.

8:20 a.m. — More than 100,000 people without power across the region

8:10 a.m. NJ State Police extend travel restrictions until noon

All non-exempt vehicles are prohibited from operating on state, county, municipal, and interstate roadways during this period.
The New Jersey Turnpike is exempt from this restriction.
Violators may face penalties under state law.

8 a.m. — New Jersey extends State of Emergency to noon

Gov. Mikie Sherrill spoke with Good Day Philadelphia on the latest storm updates, including a State of Emergency extension.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill extends State of Emergency for New Jersey

New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill spoke with Good Day Philadelphia to give the latest updates on the winter storm, including a State of Emergency extension.

7:30 a.m. — 18 inches or more reported in parts of PA, NJ, DE

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.

7 a.m. — Monday morning snow forecast

Philadelphia snow forecast: Major winter storm to bring more snow Monday morning

FOX 29's Sue Serio has the latest on a major winter storm that brought more than a foot and a half of snow to parts of the area Sunday night into Monday morning. Expect the snow to continue throughout the morning.

6:30 a.m. — SEPTA disruptions for Monday

SEPTA is advising riders of the following service updates:

All bus services, including G service, are suspended until further notice.
T service is diverted to 40th & Market Streets.
Regional Rail is temporarily suspended until safety inspections are complete.
M service is operating only between 69th Street Transit Center and Radnor Station.
L, B, and D services are operating as normal. However, delays and cancellations are likely.

5:30 a.m. — Snow brings tree down in Rittenhouse Square

5 a.m. — Flight cancellations and delays at PHL

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