02/23/2026
Latest Update;
~>Trash and recycling collections are suspended for Monday, February 23, and Tuesday. Due to the two-day delay in collections for the week of February 23, Monday collections will be picked up on Wednesday.
~>Residents are being urged to stay indoors.
~>All City of Philadelphia administrative office buildings and Courts will be closed to the public on Monday, February 23, 2026.
~>This includes nonessential City residential services for L&I, Revenue, and Water Revenue in the Municipal Services Building, Neighborhood Community Action Centers, among other city agencies.
~>All property owners and/or tenants are responsible for clearing a 36- inch path on all sidewalks, including curb cuts, around the building or premises within six hours after the snow has ceased to fall—even if the establishment is temporarily closed due to snow. A fine of $1,000 or more may be imposed for a violation of this code.
~>During the Snow Emergency, the PPA will enforce all snow emergency routes and safety violations. Beginning at 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, meter/kiosk and time limit violations on residential blocks will not be enforced until the Snow Emergency is lifted.
Vehicles illegally parked on snow emergency routes will be subject to ticketing and towing. If your vehicle is towed, please call the City’s Snow Emergency line at (215) 686-SNOW or visit the PPA’s website at philapark.org/tow for its location.
~> SEPTA : be sure to check for suspended service and Riders are advised to allow extra time for safe travel and check septa.org/alerts for the latest information. SEPTA will notify riders of any service delays, detours, or suspended routes via their website, alerts, and app when information becomes available. For more information on how to prepare for schedule changes, detours, and suspensions, visit septa.org/news/weather
~> The Office of Homeless Services has activated a Code Blue alert. If you see a person who appears to be homeless outdoors during a Code Blue, call the City’s homeless outreach hotline at (215) 232-1984. For information on warming centers, visit: https://www.phila.gov/departments/office-of-homeless-services/
To stay updated and informed:
Please sign up for free emergency alerts and weather updates from ReadyPhiladelphia by texting READYPHILA to 888-777 for free phone alerts or customize free text and email alerts by visiting the Office of Emergency Management’s website at phila.gov/ready.
More resources:
For more winter weather tips, visit the Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management online at phila.gov/ready.
Stay updated on the city’s plow operation log on streetsmartphl.phila.gov.
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