Snow Emergency To Go Into Effect In Lansdale

LANSDALE, PA — A snow emergency has been declared for the borough of Lansdale on Friday as the area braces for the impact of another round of stormy winter weather.

The declaration will go into effect at noon, officials said.

"We ask residents to please share this information with neighbors, particularly those who may not use social media or have access to online updates, to help ensure the community is informed on the upcoming alerts," the borough shared.

At least one to two inches of snow is expected to accumulate into Friday night, with steady freezing rain and sleet potentially accumulating ice into Saturday.

There's also a slighter chance that temperatures could dip slightly colder and the region could see more like 5 to 8 inches of snow accumulation. Forecasters point to significant variability in their predictions depending on exactly how the storm develops.

Here's what the emergency means for local residents:

All cars should be moved off of snow emergency routes before the end of the night. Any cars that are not moved will be ticketed and towed, officials said.

Police are 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.
Residents should check in on elderly or vulnerable neighbors.

Temporary shelters are set up around the county for vulnerable individuals experiencing homelessness.

If you need emergency shelter, call the Your Way Home Call Center at 2-1-1. The county has the following recommendations during a Code Blue:

• Check on elderly friends and neighbors frequently to ensure that their homes are adequately heated
• If you see someone in need of immediate emergency assistance, call or text 9-1-1
• If you or someone you know needs help with temporary shelter from the cold weather or a longer-term housing issue, call Your Way Home at 2-1-1 or text 898-211