Lower Merion Township: Lower Merion Snow Emergency Declared

Press release from the Lower Merion Township:

01/28/2022 5:00 PM

 Good Evening Lower Merion Residents:  

A Snow Emergency has been declared to be effective at 9PM this evening, Friday, January 28, based on current and forecasted weather conditions.   

Please stay off roadways during the snowstorm and until they have been cleared.

Major and primary roads will be plowed first, while residential secondary streets cannot be treated until storm conditions allow.

Where parking is allowed on both sides of the street, residents are reminded to park on the EVEN address side of the street during and after snowfall subsides. 

If possible, please park in your driveway. No parking is allowed in a cul-de-sac until after plowing is completed.

No parking is allowed on designated snow emergency routes which are listed on the Township website and Snow Emergency signage is posted.

Sidewalks must be cleared, 36 inches in width, within 24 hours of the end of snowfall.

Also, please clear corner sidewalk ramps to the street, clear snow from around fire hydrants and remember, it is illegal to throw or plow snow into the street.

Township Libraries are planning to open at Noon on Saturday, January 29th but please check for updates before heading out to a library tomorrow.

For updated information please check the Township’s website in the Newsitems section or our Facebook page and Twitter feed.

To report a hazardous condition, call the Police Communication Center at 610-649-1000 and for emergencies call 911.

To report power outages, call PECO directly at 1-800-841-4141

 Thank you and Stay Safe Lower Merion

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