The Philadelphia region has been slammed with another massive snowfall, just days after most of the snow from the last big storm finally had melted.
Cleanup efforts remain ongoing after the storm dumped 8 to 22 inches throughout the region, including 14 inches at Philadelphia International Airport. The National Weather Service has removed its winter storm and blizzard warnings for the area, but Philadelphia's snow emergency remains in place.
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City officials urged residents to remain patient and expect lasting impacts from the storm during a press conference Monday afternoon. Another update is expected at 6 p.m.
About 65% of the city's main roads have been either plowed or salted, said Carlton Williams, director of Philadelphia's Clean and Green Initiatives office. The remaining streets mostly are smaller streets that will take more time to remove the snow. Residents can check the city's StreetSmart website for updated information about the treatment status of specific streets.
"The message today to our residents is patience," Williams said. "We're coming. We have not forgotten about you. We're still going to address those areas."
SEPTA's Regional Rail lines are suspended until the transit authority completes safety inspections, SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer said. Trolley and bus service is gradually being restore, and the subways are operational. He said riders should anticipate delays and check SEPTA's website for route-specific alerts. SEPTA's customer service line, (215) 580-7800, is extended until 7 p.m. Monday.
The temperature is expected to dip to 21 degrees overnight. Tuesday's forecast calls for a high of near 30 degrees, and a chance of snow overnight. About 1 inch of snow is possible.
Snowfall totals varied significantly throughout the region. Some towns in South Jersey and Bucks County got 20 inches or more, the National Weather Service reported. Langhorne received the most, with 22 inches. Stowe, Montgomery County, received the least, with 4 inches. South Jersey. The suburbs west of Philadelphia generally received lower amounts than the city, where snowfall ranged from 9.9 inches in Germantown to 16 inches in Northeast Philly.
A small bulldozer was used Monday morning to move excess snow off Christian Street in South Philly. More than 13 inches of snow fell overnight.
On Monday morning, PennDOT lifted its Tier 1 travel restriction, which bars certain trucks, motorcycles and recreational vehicles from driving on the highways. The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management lifted its travel restriction, but still advised people to limit unnecessary travel. As of Monday afternoon, NJ Transit's buses, trains, light rail and Access Link services were still suspended.
Philadelphia had received reports of 87 downed trees by Monday afternoon. Parks and Recreation Commissioner Susan Slawson said they could have a "lasting impact" on the city's landscape. Four arborists and emergency contractors are working to inspect the downed trees and determine which cases should be prioritized.
"Some tree emergencies and emergency live wires need coordination with utility partners or sit on private property," Slawson said. "We may have additional damage in the days, weeks and months to come."
Anyone who encounters a fallen tree that directly blocks a road or house is advised to call 911. Dispatchers will send an emergency contractor or arborist to remove immediate safety hazards. Fallen trees that land on electrical wires can be reported to PECO's emergency line, at (800) 841-4141.
The city's 311 non-emergency complaint hotline will be suspended until the cleanup operation is "substantially completed" Williams said. The next phase of cleanup will focus on ADA ramps, SEPTA transit stops, school zones and recreation centers.
Many cars near Fifth and Dickinson streets were still covered in snow around 10 a.m.
In Philadelphia, all city buildings, libraries, recreation centers and court buildings were closed Monday, per the disaster emergency that Parker declared Sunday night. Trash and recycling services are suspended Monday and Tuesday, and both rear driveway collections and second-day trash collections are on pause this week.
The emergency will extend through Monday night, and officials will monitor wind speeds and temperatures.
During a snow emergency, parking is not permitted on snow emergency routes because those roads are being cleared for fire, police and EMS services. So far, 1,000 workers and 800 vehicles have been deployed in the city for snow removal, Philly officials said. Residents are asked to avoid unnecessary travel until the storm clears up.
An Enhanced Code Blue is in place in Philadelphia, opening up additional shelter beds. Though libraries and rec centers are closed, warming centers at Hub of Hope, Appletree Family Center, Samuel Rec Center, the Kensington Wellness Support Center and Prevention Point are open 24/7 until at least Wednesday.
The Philadelphia region got hit with its second major snowstorm of the year, just days after most of the snow from the prior storm had melted. Above, the scene in Schwenksville, Montgomery County.
A number of flights at the Philadelphia International Airport have been cancelled or delayed. Security checkpoints at terminals A West, B and C are closed Monday. Airport staff said travelers should check with their airlines directly before traveling.
Power outages were reported across Southeastern Pennsylvania and New Jersey. As of 1 p.m. Monday, PSE&G said it had restored power to 38,600 customers and 4,300 remained without power. PECO said there were 209 outages affecting 2,697 customers. By 5 p.m., PECO was down to 177 outages affecting 2,022 customers.
The last major snowstorm, on Jan. 25, brought 9 inches of snow to Philadelphia. City officials had to rely on its Same Day Work and Pay program to bring in an additional 238 people to clear snow after a cold blast that followed and kept snow around for weeks.
Snow piles up on the sidewalk near the intersection of Fourth Street and Girard Avenue on Monday, Feb. 23.
This story has been updated. PhillyVoice staff writer Molly McVety contributed to this article.