Live updates as blizzard brings snow to Philadelphia region, prompts travel restrictions

More than 20 bus routes are back in service and some Regional Rail lines could be back online sometime Monday afternoon, SEPTA General Manager Scott Sauer said in a press conference.

Sauer said inspection trains and inspectors are currently along the Regional rail lines looking for hazards. He said SEPTA hopes to have some service restored in the afternoon, though he didn’t provide a timeline. The SEPTA GM cautioned that if the Regional Rail does restore service Monday, it would not be on a regular schedule. He said commuters should check the SEPTA app for updates.

Sauer said SEPTA reopened the Center City trolley tunnels and Access Paratransit service will resume at 3 p.m.

All winter storm and blizzard warnings in the Philadelphia region have been canceled, according to the National Weather Service.

The NWS says the forecast calls for some more snow showers Monday afternoon, but the accumulations are below the warning level.

The blizzard dumped 14 inches at Philadelphia International Airport and nearly 2 feet in parts of the region. Bayville in Ocean County, New Jersey, got over 2 feet at 25.8 inches.

Here are some snow totals in the region:

• Bayville, New Jersey: 25.8 inches
• Langhorne, Pennsylvania: 22 inches
• Mount Holly, New Jersey: 22 inches
• Dover, Delaware: 18 inches
• Mays Landing, New Jersey: 17 inches

Philadelphia has a real-time map that shows the last time streets around the city were plowed and treated for snow. You can zoom into each block to see the last time it was treated.

See the map at streetsmartphl.phila.gov.  

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker is providing an update on the city’s effort to dig out after the Blizzard of 2026 dumped nearly 14 inches of snow in parts of the city, just weeks after another snowstorm.

All speed and vehicle restrictions in the Philadelphia region have now expired, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation says.

The 45 mph restriction on I-295 in Bucks County was lifted shortly before 1 p.m.

PennDOT lifted all other vehicle and speed limit restrictions in the area at noon.

All vehicle restrictions and most speed restrictions on highways and major roadways have been lifted in the Philadelphia region, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

PennDOT says a 45 mph speed restriction remains in effect for Interstate 295 in Bucks County.

Bucks County has seen some of the most snow in the state, with some places getting over 20 inches of snow.

Some bus service is being restored in Philadelphia and subway and El train service is running with delays, SEPTA says.

SEPTA says bus service is beginning to be restored in the city as streets are being cleared. Three routes are up and running: 37, 54 and 79.

The transit agency says the L (Market-Frankford Line) and B (Broad Street Line) are operating with delays, and the T (Subway-Surface Trolleys), D (Media-Sharon Hill ), and M (Norristown High Speed) lines are running on modified service.

SEPTA says the G line — formerly the Route 15 trolley — and Regional Rail remain suspended.

The Blizzard of ’26 is officially the city’s biggest snowstorm in over a decade, dumping nearly 14 inches on parts of the city.

Philadelphia Mayor Cherelle Parker will provide an update on the city’s storm response and cleanup Monday at 1 p.m.

CBS News Philadelphia will carry that press conference live on-air and on our streaming platforms.

Our NEXT Weather team says 13.7 inches of snow have fallen so far at Philadelphia International Airport. That’s the most snow the airport has seen since Jan. 23, 2016, when 22.4 inches of snow fell. 
  
It’s still snowing, so that number will likely get bumped up. 

Tens of thousands of people are without power Monday, primarily in Delaware and New Jersey. Here’s a look at the latest outage numbers:

• PECO: 8,864 customers affected
• Delmarva Power: 17,423 customers affected in Delaware
• PSE&G: 3,159 customers affected
• Atlantic City Electric: 53,637 customers affected

New Jersey has extended a travel ban on almost all roads across the state until 12 p.m. Monday.

The New Jersey Turnpike is the only highway exempt from the ban.

The travel restrictions were put into place at 9 p.m. Sunday, and were initially set to expire at 7 a.m.

More than a foot of snow has fallen in areas across the Delaware Valley, and the blizzard is still dumping heavy precipitation Monday morning.

Some of the highest totals have been reported in Mount Holly (18.5 inches), Lewes (18 inches) Lindenwold (16.5 inches), Tullytown, Pennsylvania, (16 inches) and Chesterfield, New Jersey (15.9).

SEPTA Regional Rail service is suspended Monday until safety inspections on the tracks are complete.

All bus and G service remains suspended until further notice.

T service is being diverted to 40th and Market streets, and M service is only operating between the 69th Street Transit Center and Radnor Station due to a downed tree.

Service on the Market-Frankford (L), Broad Street (B) and Media-Sharon Hill (D) lines is operating as normal.

TSA checkpoints and ticketing at Terminals A-West, B and C at the Philadelphia International Airport are closed on Feb. 23.

As of 5 a.m., 602 flights in and out of PHL are canceled Monday.

The Delaware Emergency Management Agency said an “unusual event” was declared at the Hope Creek Nuclear Generating Station at 2:29 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 23.

DEMA said the power plant lost commercial power and is currently running on backup power.

The agency said there’s no release in progress and no action is required.

“DEMA is closely monitoring the situation and will provide updates as they become available,” DEMA said.

More than a foot of snow has fallen in parts of the Philadelphia region. 

In Mt. Holly, New Jersey, 14 inches of snow has fallen so far. In Harrington, Delaware, 12.2 inches of snow has fallen. 

In Morton, Delaware County, just over 10 inches of snow is on the streets. 

Snow will continue to fall in Philadelphia through Monday morning as a blizzard hits the region.

Crews were out overnight trying to clear the streets in Fairmount. The city could get up to 14 inches of snow because of the winter storm.  

The Atlantic City government is warning its residents not to park on snow emergency routes as a nor’easter batters the shore. 

If you’re parked on the snow emergency routes, your car will be towed. 

Here are the snow emergency routes: 

• Atlantic Avenue 
• Martin Luther King Boulevard 
• Ohio Avenue 
• Indiana Avenue 
• Melrose Avenue
• Arctic Avenue
• Fairmount Avenue / Baltic Avenue

The snowstorm will begin to pull away rapidly between 10 a.m. and noon Monday. Scattered snow showers and high winds will taper by Monday evening.

Temps will head to the 20s Monday night and stay near freezing Tuesday. They will stay below freezing Tuesday night, so all the snow and water will turn into ice. 

Then, temps will rise to the 40s and 50s Wednesday through Friday. There will be a chance of rain Thursday and Friday. Next weekend in the Delaware Valley looks sunny and mild in the low 50s.

Hundreds of flights scheduled to depart from or arrive at Philadelphia International Airport on Monday have been canceled because of the winter weather. 

As of 2 a.m., four flights were delayed and 602 were canceled, according to FlightAware. 

More than 350 flights in and out of PHL were canceled on Sunday.

Department of Aviation Public Affairs Manager Heather Redfern said regional storms like this can have a ripple effect around the country.

Power outages have been reported across the Philadelphia region as the blizzard continues to dump snow early Monday morning. 

Here are the power outage numbers: 

• PPL Electric Utilities: 611 outages reported
• PECO: 4,911 total customers affected, 133 total outages reported
• Delmarva: 19,148 total customers affected, 499 total outages reported
• PSE&G: 1,902 outages
• Atlantic City Electric: 23,303 customers affected, 1,090 active outages

Temps will warm slightly into the mid-upper 30s Monday, so the wet snow will remain relatively soft. The NEXT Weather Team recommends spending the time clearing off your driveway, walkways, etc., before it hardens up a bit Monday night into Tuesday.   

Be very careful with this heavy, wet snow. It’s called “heart attack snow” for a reason.

The winter storm dumping snow across the Philadelphia region officially became a bomb cyclone, with a pressure drop of 25 mb in the past 24 hours. 

What is a bomb cyclone?

Every year, a handful of fall and winter storms undergo what is known as bombogenesis, becoming bomb cyclones. 

These storms begin as minor or average storms and then go through a rapid, explosive intensification, delivering heavy snow, blizzards, thundersnow, coastal flooding and flooding rains.

Their impacts include widespread power outages, coastal erosion, tree damage, and structural damage due to near hurricane force winds that reach 74 mph, and lead to the nickname “Winter Hurricane.”

Ingredients for bombogenesis include:

• A non-tropical cyclone (winter storm)
• A clash between an Arctic air mass and a warmer and moist ocean air mass
• A rapid, enormous drop in the storm’s central pressure of 24 mb or more in a 24-hour period

Bomb cyclones are possible year-round, but they are most common along the eastern seaboard of the United States during winter and early spring. Extreme nor’easters are usually bomb cyclones.

The Philadelphia Museum of Art will be closed Monday because of the blizzard. Ticket holders will be refunded automatically, the museum said on its website.

The Art Museum steps have been a popular sledding spot for generations and were packed with kids and adults alike during the January snowstorm.

Snowfall totals are increasing in the Philadelphia region as the winter storm continues move through the area. 

Here are the latest totals: 

Pennsylvania snowfall totals

• Bustleton, Northeast Philadelphia: 5.0 inches
• Manayunk, Philadelphia: 6.5 inches
• Berwyn: 8.0 inches
• Bryn Mawr: 5.0 inches
• Middletown Township: 5.2 inches
• Chadds Ford Township: 4.8 inches
• Willow Grove: 7.2 inches
• Norristown: 5.2 inches
• Morton: 7.0 inches
• Media: 5.0 inches
• Garnet Valley: 6.0 inches
• Whitehall Township 3.8 inches
• West Goshen: 6.1 inches
• Exton: 7.0 inches

New Jersey snowfall totals

• Atlantic City: 7.6 inches
• Dennisville: 12.0 inches
• Blackwood: 9.0 inches
• Brigantine: 7.5 inches
• Hammonton: 5.0 inches
• Lumberton: 7.6 inches
• Cherry Hill: 7.0 inches
• Collingswood: 10.0 inches
• Moorestown: 7.6 inches
• Franklin Township: 6.2 inches
• Ewing Township: 6.0 inches
• Robbinsville Township: 7.5 inches

Delaware snowfall totals

• Dover Air Force Base: 10.0 inches
• Hockessin: 7.0 inches
• North Delaware Coastal Airport: 7.1 inches
• North Harrington: 5.0 inches

Road conditions are worsening at the Jersey Shore as snow continues to fall. State officials are asking drivers to stay off the roads during the storm.

The snowy conditions are getting worse in South Philadelphia as a winter storm moves through the Delaware Valley overnight. 

Amtrak is temporarily suspending Keystone Service until about noon on Monday. The Keystone Service takes commuters between New York City and Harrisburg through Philadelphia. 

Here are the trains that are canceled in their entirety: 

Eastbound:

Westbound:

For the most up to date service information, check the Amtrak app or visit Amtrak.com for current train status. 

Some Camden, New Jersey, residents are under a boil water advisory because of a water main break Sunday night as snow falls across the Philadelphia region. 

The water main break happened at the intersection of 9th and Jefferson streets. 

American Water Contract Services Group has issued a boil water advisory for customers who live south of Ferry Ave through Collings Road, encompassing Fairview, Morgan Village, and Centerville, as well as a small portion of Waterfront South. 

American Water Contract Services Group is also recommending these measures for people who live in the area of Camden: 

• Throw away uncooked food or beverages or ice cubes made with tap water during the day of the advisory
• Keep boiled water in the refrigerator for drinking;
• Do not swallow water while showering or bathing;
• Rinse hand-washed dishes with a diluted bleach solution (one tablespoon of household bleach per gallon of tap water) or clean your dishes in a dishwasher using the hot wash cycle and dry cycle;
•  Do not use home filtering devices in place of boiling or using bottled water; most home water filters will not provide adequate protection from microorganisms;
•  Use only boiled water to treat minor injuries;
• Provide pets with drinking water that has been boiled (and cooled)

PATCO says it will operate on a snow schedule Monday because of the winter storm hitting the region. 

The Jersey Shore is expected to see the highest snowfall totals in the Philadelphia region during Sunday night’s winter storm. 

On the Atlantic City Boardwalk, CBS News Philadelphia’s Madeleine Wright was dealing with blizzard-like conditions.

In Delaware, a Level 3 driving ban is in place in Kent and Sussex counties as of 10 p.m. because of poor visibility. That means only first responders, utility crews and snow removal workers can drive, and employers are asked to adjust work schedules so everyone else can stay off the roads. Employers are not allowed to fire, reprimand or discipline workers who miss work during the driving ban, according to a press release from the state.

In New Castle County, a Level 2 ban is in place, which means only essential workers, including snow removal crews, are allowed on the roads.

X user @AidenJamaes tagged CBS News Philadelphia in a picture of Rittenhouse Square during the snow conditions Sunday night.

Power outages could happen in New Jersey as a winter storm batters the region with snow and blizzard-like conditions. 

The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management shared important numbers to report outages on social media. 

The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management has announced a list of warming centers that will be open due to the winter storm hitting the Garden State.

The warming centers are open under the state’s Code Blue declarations.

Delaware Gov. Matthew Meyer issued level 2 driving restrictions for Kent and Sussex counties until further notice Sunday night.

The driving restrictions mean that no person can drive on Delaware roadways except for essential workers, including people designated to remove snow. 

All state offices in New Castle, Sussex and Kent counties will be closed Monday, according to the Delaware Emergency Management Agency.

DoorDash is suspending service in Philadelphia and in New Jersey because of the weather, the company said.

Service will be suspended from 9 p.m. Sunday through at least noon on Monday, a spokesperson said. The company is monitoring conditions.

“A historic blizzard is bearing down on the Northeast. We’re suspending operations across impacted areas to keep our community safe. This is a serious storm — we’ll resume when it passes,” spokesperson Julian Crowley said in a statement.

More than 350 flights have been canceled at Philadelphia International Airport Sunday, according to FlightAware. 

So far, there have been 120 delays at PHL as a winter storm hits the area.

Snow is falling across the Philadelphia region, as the city could get 8-14 inches of snow.

Here’s a look at the latest snowfall totals as of 8:35 p.m. Sunday: 

Pennsylvania snowfall totals

• Philadelphia International Airport: 1.5 inches
• Nazareth: 2.6 inches
• Willow Grove 1.6 inches
• Norristown: 1.6 inches
• Mount Pocono: 3.3 inches
• Whitehall Township 2.2 inches
• West Chester: 1.5 inches
• Exton: 1.4 inches

New Jersey snowfall totals

• Brigantine: 4.1 inches
• Atlantic City International: 2.6 inches
• Hammonton: 1.8 inches
• Lumberton: 3.5 inches
• Cherry Hill: 3.5 inches
• Blackwood: 2.5 inches
• Lindenwold: 2.0 inches
• Vineland: 2.0 inches  
• Trenton Mercer Airport: 2.8 inches

Delaware snowfall totals

• New Castle County Airport : 0.6 inches 
• Georgetown: 2.2 inches
• North Harrington: 5.0 inches

SEPTA is restricting service because of the storm. As of 8 p.m., these are the changes:

• All bus routes will be suspended at 10 p.m.
• The Center City Trolley Tunnel (T Lines) will close at 9 p.m.; however trolleys will continue until end of service tonight or until conditions warrant.
• D Line Trolley: currently on bus substitution. Service Sunday night will end at 10 p.m., and train service Monday morning will depend on conditions.
• M Line (Norristown High Speed Line): Trains will operate until end of scheduled service.
• Regional Rail: Service will operate until the end of scheduled service tonight.

Customers are urged to check for service updates at www.septa.org/alerts. Updates will also be posted on SEPTA’s X account. 

The Community College of Philadelphia will be closed Monday because of the winter storm hitting the region. 

Classes, work and activities are canceled except for courses classified as 7A online and hybrid. 

Any on-campus final exams for 7A courses that were scheduled for Monday will be rescheduled. All other online, hybrid and in-person classes, work, and activities are canceled.

Trash and recycling collections in Philadelphia will be suspended for two days because of the major snowstorm hitting the region. 

Due to the storm, sanitation crews and equipment will be diverted to snow operations. 

For this week, Monday collections will be picked up Wednesday, and Tuesday’s collections will be picked up Thursday. Collections for the rest of the week will continue in the same sequence, with trash picked up two days behind the regular schedule. 

The city says there will also be no collection in rear driveways, and that the collection schedule could change depending on the storm. 

Second-day trash collection is suspended this week, according to the city.  

The city is under a disaster emergency due to the winter storm.

“The declaration of a Disaster Emergency will allow Philadelphia to more effectively fight this large and dangerous storm as it rolls in,” Mayor Cherelle Parker said in a statement. “It is absolutely vital that the City be able to mobilize and utilize all available resources to address this extreme snow emergency and protect the health, safety, property, and welfare of Philadelphia residents.”   

Archdiocesan high school buildings in Philadelphia will have a flexible instruction day Monday as a winter storm batters the region. 

Parish and regional elementary schools buildings will also have a flexible instruction day Monday. Archdiocesan high schools in the suburbs usually follow the decisions of their corresponding local public schools.

Delaware Gov. Matthew Meyer declared a state of emergency Sunday for the winter storm, which includes activating the Delaware National Guard.

“I’m declaring a State of Emergency and activating every available state resource to ensure Delawareans are protected as this blizzard blankets our communities, including increased risks for coastal flooding,” Meyer in a statement. “Prepare now, please stay off the roads once the storm begins, and look out for your neighbors. We will continue working around the clock to keep every Delawarean safe.”

PennDOT has reduced speed limits on several Philadelphia roadways to 45 mph due the winter storm: 

Here are the roads:

• Interstates 76, 95, 295, 476, 676.
• U.S. Routes 1, 30, 202, 422.
• State Routes 63, 100 Spur and 309.

Earlier, PennDOT placed vehicle restrictions on several roads in the area. Under the restrictions, no commercial vehicles are permitted. School buses, commercial buses, motor coaches, motorcycles, RVs/motorhomes and passenger vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers are not permitted on the roadways while restrictions are in place.

NJ Transit announced Sunday that all service will be suspended due to the winter storm hitting the region. All rail service will be suspended by 9 p.m. Sunday.

Earlier, NJ Transit announced that all bus, light rail and Access Link services will be temporarily suspended at 6 p.m.

Customers can monitor NJ Transit alerts at njtransit.com, their mobile app or on social media for the latest updates.

New Jersey has issued a state of emergency as a winter storm has the potential to dump one to two feet of snow on the Garden State. 

New Jersey State Police also issued a “full travel ban” in place on all roads except the New Jersey Turnpike starting at 9 p.m. Sunday through 7 a.m. Monday.

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro issued a disaster emergency declaration in anticipation of a major and potentially record-breaking winter storm.

“I signed a proclamation of a disaster emergency, which will allow this team the flexibility to procure what is needed to flex what is needed, and to be able to deal with this storm,” Shapiro said Sunday. “It’ll also provide us some flexibility as we work with our local leaders, from mayors to county commissioners and others.”  

An estimated 8-14 inches of snow could fall around Philadelphia and the surrounding areas.

Here are the weather alerts in effect for the nor’easter hitting the Philadelphia region:

• Blizzard warning: In effect through Monday at 6 p.m. Includes all of New Jersey, Delaware and southeastern Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia. Also includes the Poconos. Impacts include whiteout conditions, dangerous and impassable roads, downed trees, widespread power outages, high surf and coastal erosion and school closings.
• Winter storm warning: In effect through Monday at 6 p.m. Includes Berks, Chester and upper Montgomery counties and the Lehigh Valley. Impacts include dangerous roads, low visibility, downed trees and power lines, power outages, travel cancellations and.
• Coastal flood warning: In effect until 5 a.m. Monday. Includes all shore points, back bays and Delaware beaches. Impacts include strong winds that will push water into the area during high tides. Two-three feet of major flooding possible.