BUCKS / MONTGOMERY / LEHIGH VALLEY, Pa. — As a winter storm impacts the region, multiple municipalities across Bucks County, Montgomery County, and the Lehigh Valley, including Northampton County townships, have declared Snow Emergencies to assist with snow removal and ensure emergency vehicles can safely travel.
Snow emergency declarations allow local public works, police, fire, and EMS crews to plow and treat roadways more efficiently while reducing the risk of abandoned or stuck vehicles.
What a Snow Emergency Means
While rules can vary by municipality, a snow emergency generally includes:
- No parking on Snow Emergency Routes
Vehicles left on posted routes are subject to ticketing and towing. - Residents urged to remove vehicles from roadways
Even on non-designated streets, cars parked on narrow roads can delay plowing. - Travel discouraged unless necessary
Emergency and essential travel only is strongly recommended during active snowfall. - Emergency access priority
Keeping streets clear ensures faster response times for police, fire, and EMS.
Residents should always follow local signage and official township alerts, as start and end times may change depending on storm conditions.
Municipalities Reporting Snow Emergencies
Bucks County
Municipalities reporting snow emergency declarations include:
- Warminster Township
- Warrington Township
- Wrightstown Township
- New Britain Township
- Lower Southampton Township
- Falls Township
- Richland Township
Montgomery County
Snow emergencies have been declared or announced in:
- Abington Township
- Towamencin Township
- Upper Moreland Township
- Upper Providence Township
- Lower Providence Township
- West Norriton Township
- Franconia Township
- Montgomery Township
Lehigh Valley – Northampton County
Northampton County municipalities reporting snow emergencies include:
- Bethlehem Township
- Palmer Township
- Lower Nazareth Township
- Forks Township
- Easton (city-wide snow emergency declared)
(This list is based on public municipal announcements and continues to grow as additional townships issue declarations.)
What Residents Should Do Now
- Move vehicles off snow emergency routes immediately
- Avoid unnecessary travel during the storm
- Clear fire hydrants near your property
- Allow extra space for plows and emergency vehicles
- Check local township alerts for updates or changes
Snow emergencies typically remain in effect until roadways are safely cleared and conditions improve.
