Philadelphia snow updates: Blizzard forecast, storm timing and more

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❄️ Weather conditions: Latest forecast | Snowfall totals | Code Blue
🚨 Emergency orders: Pennsylvania | Philadelphia | Philly suburbs | New Jersey | Delaware
✏️ School closures + flexible instruction: Philadelphia
⚡ Power outages: Pennsylvania | New Jersey | Delaware
🚌 Travel impact: Amtrak | PennDOT, PA Turnpike | New Jersey | NJ Transit | PATCO | PHL | SEPTA | Delaware
🗑️ City services: Philly trash collection and city offices
⚠️ Safety info: Emergency contacts, tips and shoveling requirements
📷 Photos: See how this latest storm unfolded in Philly and South Jersey

The Philadelphia region — along with millions across the Northeast — is digging out after a major winter storm that dumped significant snowfall.

Daily snowfall records were broken across Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware, though records for total snowfall during a single snowstorm or winter remain intact, according to meteorologists.

What’s the latest forecast?

Snowfall has largely tapered off, though powerful winds remain in the forecast.

All winter storm and blizzard warnings have been canceled for the Philadelphia region, though a few snow showers remain possible through this afternoon, per the National Weather Service.

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Freezing temperatures are expected this evening.

Snowfall totals: How much snow did the Philly area get?

Here’s a look at snowfall totals across the Delaware Valley so far.

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Enhanced Code Blue in Philly: Protections for people experiencing homelessness

An Enhanced Code Blue will remain in effect in Philadelphia through 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25.

During extreme cold — when temperatures feel near or below 20 degrees Fahrenheit, or when there is precipitation and the temperature is 32 degrees Fahrenheit or lower — Philadelphia officials will declare a Code Blue.

During a Code Blue event, the city implements special measures to keep people who are experiencing homelessness safe. Those measures include 24-hour outreach to find unhoused people and transport them to safe indoor spaces and opening all available beds within the city’s emergency housing network for those in need.

Warming centers open during the current Code Blue can be found online.

People experiencing homelessness may also visit a city-funded homeless intake center for help.

If residents see a person who appears to be unhoused during a Code Blue, they are urged to contact the city’s Homeless Outreach hotline at 215-232-1984. Residents concerned about an older adult during extremely cold weather are urged to contact the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging at 215-765-9040.

Emergency orders

Here’s a look at the emergency orders in place throughout the Delaware Valley:

School closures and flexible instruction

Philadelphia public schools

The School District of Philadelphia will remain virtual on Tuesday.

The district already exhausted its built-in “snow day” during January’s snowtorm, Superintendent Tony Watlington noted at a Saturday press conference.

Students were sent home with Chromebooks on Friday.

How about power outages?

More than 155,000 power outages have been reported across the greater Philadelphia region as of Monday afternoon.

Pennsylvania: 5,156, with the most in Delaware County
Philadelphia: 332 (PECO)
New Jersey: 115,627, with the most in Ocean County
Delaware: 63,047, with the most in Sussex County

Here’s who to call for which emergencies, from downed trees to power lines and more.

How is travel impacted?

PennDOT, PA Turnpike

PennDOT and PA Turnpike have lifted all travel restrictions put in place during the winter storm.

Speed restrictions have also been lifted on Pennsylvania interstates and major roadways.

Amtrak

Amtrak is adjusting some service routes on Monday due to inclement weather. Impacted customers will be notified directly of any cancellations or adjustments.

Those impacted can rebook or request refunds without penalties online, through the Amtrak mobile app, or by calling its customer care center at 1-800-USA-RAIL.

New Jersey

Travel restrictions have been lifted in New Jersey, though drivers are encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel.

The New Jersey Turnpike Authority is in the process of restoring normal speed limits on both the turnpike and the Garden State Parkway.

Newark Light Rail and River LINE services will begin to resume operations in the 4 p.m. hour, following a weekend schedule.

Drivers may monitor real-time updates on NJTransit.com or the NJ Transit mobile app.

PATCO is operating on a snow schedule Monday, with trains operating at reduced speeds.

PHL

Nearly 5,500 flights in or out of the U.S. have been canceled on Monday, according to the online tracker FlightAware. Hundreds of others are delayed.

At least 600 flights at Philadelphia International Airport are canceled. Passengers should confirm flight status directly with their airline.

SEPTA

Metro service is operating with delays or modifications, while bus and Regional Rail services are in the process of being restored line by line, per SEPTA.

The Manayunk/Norristown and Media/Wawa lines have begun limited service under a Saturday schedule. Real-time information on SEPTA service can be found online.

Delaware

A Level 1 Driving Warning is in effect for New Castle County. Residents are urged to avoid traveling on roadways unless there is a significant safety, health or business reason to do so. Drivers are asked to use extreme caution.

In Kent and Sussex counties, a Level 3 Driving Ban is in effect. Under such restrictions, only first responders, first informers and essential personnel may drive on state roadways.

City services impacted, including trash collection

Trash and recycling
- Collection will be suspended Monday and Tuesday; collection for the remainder of the week will be pushed back two days.
- Second trash collection will be suspended for the week in neighborhoods that typically receive it.
- Residents may still drop off trash at one of the city’s sanitation convenience centers Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
City offices: City offices will be open for business Tuesday.

What Philly renters, homeowners and business owners need to know about shoveling

Unless you live in an apartment building or multifamily dwelling, you are responsible for clearing the sidewalk of snow and ice outside your home. That includes both renters and homeowners.

Once snow has stopped falling, all sidewalks — including curb cuts — must be shoveled within six hours. Corner property owners are also responsible for clearing ramps as an extension of their sidewalk.

Pathways should be cleared at least 3 feet, unless the pathway is smaller than that, in which case only 1 foot should be cleared. Snow or ice removed from sidewalks cannot be dumped into the street; instead, push toward your building.

The same rule applies to business owners, even if an establishment is temporarily closed due to the snow. Businesses that violate this code face a fine of $1,000 or more.

Residents may report a sidewalk that has not been cleared by calling 311 or submitting a report through the city’s 311 portal.

Safety information

Get or give help: Here are extreme cold resources across the Delaware Valley, and here’s how you can help your unhoused neighbors amid frigid temps.
Be prepared: Take these steps to protect yourself and your pets; and here’s how to keep your pipes from freezing in cold weather.
Winter driving: If you must drive, here’s how to best prepare, and what to keep in your car.
Avoiding injury: Here are some do’s and don’ts to avoid injury in a snowstorm, according to Philly-area doctors.
Emergency contacts: If you live in Philadelphia, here’s who to call for which emergencies, from downed trees to power lines.
Pet safety: If residents see a dog outside during the extreme cold — aside from bathroom breaks and short walks — they are urged to contact ACCT Philly’s hotline by calling (267-385-3800m ext. 1.

WHYY News partner 6abc contributed reporting.

Nick Gruberg and Hero, 5, sledded on the hills of the Philadelphia Museum of Art on Feb. 23, 2026. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Christian Coretese, 11, rides a sled down the art museum steps after a snowstorm in Philadelphia on Feb. 23, 2026. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Fairmount resident Allen Blaha sledded down one of the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s Hill backward during a session with his fiancé and friends on Feb. 23, 2026. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Philadelphia was blanketed in wet snow that easily melted from the roads after a winter storm hit on Feb. 22, 2026. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Jake Brickley shovels out his driveway in Moorestown, N.J., on Feb. 23, 2026. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Teddy Karam, 4, slides down a snow hill with a helpful push from his neighbor, Samantha Brickley, in Moorestown, N.J., on Feb. 23, 2026. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Moorestown residents dig out of the snow on Monday morning, Feb. 23, 2026. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Jeff Motta pushes a snowblower through the heavy wet snow in Moorestown, N.J., on Feb. 23, 2026. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Bella Usle, 12, builds a snowman in her yard in Moorestown, N.J., on Feb. 23, 2026. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Maverick, 2, (left) and Maizee, 6, frolic in the snow outside their home in Moorestown, N.J., on Feb. 23, 2026. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Snow covers the cupola at Moorestown Friends School and clings to the trees around it on Feb. 23, 2026. (Emma Lee/WHYY)