The National Weather Service has updated their Winter Storm Watch to a Winter Storm Warning, effective at 7:00pm Saturday, January 24 through Monday, January 26 at 1:00pm in greater Glenside and surrounding areas.
According to their update today, heavy snow and mixed precipitation are expected. Total snow
is predicted to be between 11 and 15 inches with ice accumulations around three tenths of an inch.
“Bundle up if you’re heading out tonight! An arctic airmass will filter into the region ahead of Sunday’s winter storm. Temperatures will fall through tonight into the single digits and low 10s by Saturday morning. Northwest winds 10-20 mph will result in wind chills of -10° to 0° and as low as -20° in the Poconos,” the agency said in a post.
From their post at approximately 3:00pm on Friday:
Snowfall amounts have trended down slightly, but ice amounts have trended up slightly for some areas. Regardless of exactly how much snow falls, our message is the same: Significant impacts are expected for our entire area!
Snow will begin after midnight late Saturday night into early Sunday morning. The peak of the storm and heaviest precip will occur during the daytime Sunday into Sunday evening, then wind down into Monday morning. A Winter Storm Warning is now in effect for our entire region. Very cold conditions expected through next weekend.
Their latest briefing is below:
The NWS’ updated forecast for the weekend is below:
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -6. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -7. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Snow after 1am. Low around 13. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New snow accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Sunday
Snow before 1pm, then snow, freezing rain, and sleet. The snow could be heavy at times. High near 26. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 6 to 10 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Snow and sleet before 10pm, then freezing rain and sleet between 10pm and 4am, then snow likely after 4am. Low around 21. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New ice accumulation of 0.1 to 0.2 of an inch possible. New snow and sleet accumulation of 1 to 2 inches possible.
Monday
Snow likely, mainly before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 27. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
SNOW EMERGENCIES: UPDATE
Lower Moreland Township, Upper Moreland Township, Springfield Township, and Jenkintown Borough each issued Snow Emergencies today, joining Abington Township, Cheltenham Township, Rockledge Borough and the Borough of Hatboro.
Jenkintown Borough
Jenkintown’s snow emergency begins at 7:00pm on Saturday, January 24 and ends at 4:00pm on Monday, January 26.
Jenkintown’s snow emergency routes:
Primary:
- West Avenue
- Walnut Street
- Summit Avenue
- Greenwood Avenue
- Leedom Street
- Summit Avenue to Washington Lane
- Washington Lane to Railroad Bridge
- West Avenue to York Road
- Cedar Street to Washington Lane
- West Avenue to Summit Avenue
Secondary:
- Vernon Road
- Cedar Street
- Hillside Avenue
- Greenwood Avenue
- Runnymede Avenue
- Washington Lane to Rydal Road
- Washington Lane — Linda Vista — Runnymede
- Florence Avenue to York Road
- West Avenue to Cedar Street
- West Avenue to Cloverly Avenue
More details here. From the announcement:
Lower Moreland Township
Lower Moreland Township’s snow emergency is effective Saturday, January 24 at 6:00pm until further notice, officials said.
From their announcement:
Township code requires all motor vehicles to be removed from roads and snow to be cleared from fire hydrants. Township residents are also required to clear a pathway, not less than 30 inches in width, on sidewalks by removing snow and ice within 36 hours after snow has stopped falling. Please do not shovel or plow snow from driveways or sidewalks into the street or onto someone else’s property.
There will be no trash pickup on Monday, January 26. The township’s snow removal guidelines can be found here.
Upper Moreland Township
Upper Moreland’s snow emergency begins at 12:01am on Sunday, January 25 and ends at 5:00pm on Monday, January 26.
From their announcement:
No parking is allowed on designated snow emergency routes during this time. If you have a driveway, PLEASE park there. If it is necessary to park on the street, PLEASE park on the side of the street with EVEN numbered addresses.
Property owners are reminded to clear a pathway on sidewalks within 48 hours after snow or ice has stopped falling. Please do not shovel or dump snow and ice onto public streets. Your assistance is welcomed in clearing space around fire hydrants so that they are clearly visible and accessible.
In the event of a power outage, please call PECO’s emergency phone line at 1-800-841-4141. For all police, fire, or medical emergencies, dial 9-1-1.
Upper Moreland’s Snow Emergency Routes:
- Bensal Road From Exton Road to Newton Road
- Blair Mill Road From Welsh Road to County Line Road
- Brook Street From York Road to PW Yard
- Byberry Road From Pioneer Road to Warminster Road
- Centennial Road From Pioneer Road to County Line Road
- Center Avenue From Moreland Avenue to York Road
- County Line Road From Blair Mill Road to UMT border
- County Line Road From Warminster Road to Short (UMT border)
- Davisville Road From Moreland Road to County Line Road
- Division Avenue From Moreland Road to Greyhorse Road
- Easton Road From Blair Mill Road to Moreland
- Edgehill Road From Moreland Road to Huntingdon Road
- Exton Road From Davisville Road to Bensal Road
- Fitzwatertown Road From Moreland Road to York Road
- Greyhorse Road From Division Avenue to Terwood Road
- Horsham Road From Blair Mill Road to Castello Avenue (UMT border)Hu
- ntingdon Road Form Terwood to Edgehill Road
- Mill Road From Easton Road to York Road
- Moreland Avenue From Blair Mill Road to Edgehill Road
- Newton Road From Bensal Road to Warminster Road
- Orangemans Road From Byberry Road to Pioneer Road
- Overlook Avenue From Davisville Road to Edgehill Road
- Pioneer Road From Byberry Road to Davisville Road
- Pioneer Road From Orangemans Road to Centennial Road
- Terwood Road From York Road to Paper Mill (UMT border)
- Warminster Road From York Road to County Line Road
- West Moreland Avenue From Blair Mill Road to Flamingo Road (UMT border)
- York Road From Moreland Road to Newington Drive (UMT border
More details here.
Springfield Township
Springfield’s snow emergency begins at 7:00pm on Saturday, January 24.
From their announcement:
All vehicles must be removed from streets and roadways whenever possible. Residents with access to garages, driveways, or other off-street parking are required to use them.
Residents without off-street parking may park on the street only on the EVEN-numbered side of the street, as 2026 is an even-numbered year. Where permanent parking restrictions exist, those restrictions will remain in effect.
Whenever snowfall reaches three inches or more in Springfield Township, or if the City of Philadelphia declares a Highway Snow Emergency, all on-street parking throughout the Township is prohibited.
Residents are encouraged to assist neighbors who lack off-street parking by offering driveway space, when possible, to help crews clear streets more effectively.
Greater Glenside residents can sign up for text alerts from the county with ReadyMontco here.
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