Philadelphia's snow day turned out to be one for the books, as the city saw a staggering 9.3 inches of accumulation over the weekend, the most the city has seen in a decade. Temperatures are now expected to drop into the teens and 20s during the day, before plummeting to single digits at night.
Despite the heavy snowfall, many locals made the most of it by engaging in winter activities like sledding, shoveling, and playing out in the snow. In Fairmount, a group of friends even broke out into swing dancing in Rittenhouse Square. Meanwhile, identical twins Austin and Evan, 12, were spotted sled down the piles of snow on South Street.
However, the heavy snow has also made life challenging for many residents. Cleanup crews are working around the clock to clear roads, with freezing conditions continuing throughout the rest of the week. The city's snow emergency is still in place, and services across the city are either shut down or operating at a reduced capacity.
For commuters, Monday's commute was already looking bleak, with SEPTA suspending service on Regional Rail, buses, and trolleys. Flight cancellations were also mounting, with the Philadelphia International Airport reporting 652 cancellations over the weekend. Amtrak's Keystone Service has also been canceled until later this morning.
As residents struggle to clear their sidewalks and driveways, some have taken matters into their own hands. In Port Richmond, one resident was spotted carrying a shovel to begin digging out her home. Meanwhile, in Schwenksville, Montgomery County, neighbors are coming together to help each other clear the snow from their streets.
Despite the challenges posed by the snow, there were still moments of joy and community spirit on display. At the Philadelphia Art Museum, dozens of people gathered to sled down its iconic steps or watch others doing it. In Manayunk, a group of residents even came out in force to help clear Main Street, with some businesses offering assistance to their customers.
As the snow continues to fall throughout the week, one thing is clear: this has been a winter day for the books in Philadelphia.
Despite the heavy snowfall, many locals made the most of it by engaging in winter activities like sledding, shoveling, and playing out in the snow. In Fairmount, a group of friends even broke out into swing dancing in Rittenhouse Square. Meanwhile, identical twins Austin and Evan, 12, were spotted sled down the piles of snow on South Street.
However, the heavy snow has also made life challenging for many residents. Cleanup crews are working around the clock to clear roads, with freezing conditions continuing throughout the rest of the week. The city's snow emergency is still in place, and services across the city are either shut down or operating at a reduced capacity.
For commuters, Monday's commute was already looking bleak, with SEPTA suspending service on Regional Rail, buses, and trolleys. Flight cancellations were also mounting, with the Philadelphia International Airport reporting 652 cancellations over the weekend. Amtrak's Keystone Service has also been canceled until later this morning.
As residents struggle to clear their sidewalks and driveways, some have taken matters into their own hands. In Port Richmond, one resident was spotted carrying a shovel to begin digging out her home. Meanwhile, in Schwenksville, Montgomery County, neighbors are coming together to help each other clear the snow from their streets.
Despite the challenges posed by the snow, there were still moments of joy and community spirit on display. At the Philadelphia Art Museum, dozens of people gathered to sled down its iconic steps or watch others doing it. In Manayunk, a group of residents even came out in force to help clear Main Street, with some businesses offering assistance to their customers.
As the snow continues to fall throughout the week, one thing is clear: this has been a winter day for the books in Philadelphia.
. I mean, I know it's cool and all that but seriously, 9.3 inches? Can't we just have a normal winter without all the fuss? And don't even get me started on the flights getting cancelled, like what was the plan here? Wasn't there supposed to be some snow warning or something? Anyway, I do love seeing people out in the snow having fun, but can we please just shovel our own sidewalks for once? 
At least they're being helpful in Port Richmond...
It's amazing to see how quickly people came together to help each other out too - I love that about our community! We're already making memories that'll last, even with the challenges of cleanup. And let's be real, a city covered in snow is just gorgeous 
...can't wait to see what spring brings (but we'll enjoy this winter wonderland while it lasts, right?)
. and omg those swing dancing pics in rittenhouse square are EVERYTHING 
. but seriously, i feel for all the ppl stuck at home with no heat or power 
. gotta give it to the cleanup crews tho 
, and that resident in port richmond carrying a shovel to clear her own driveway is EVERYTHING 
. also love how people are coming together in manayunk to help each other out 
. let's keep the community spirit going even when the snow melts 
. It's awesome to see people looking out for one another in times like these. On a lighter note, those twins sledding down South Street had me cracking up! 
. And I love how neighbors are lookin' out for each other in Port Richmond and Schwenksville – it's like one big snow-day community effort! Of course, there's still a lot of work to be done with cleanup crews and all, but I think the positives definitely outweigh the negatives this time around 
meanwhile, cleanup crews are putting in some serious work, but it's awesome to see neighbors coming together to help each other out. I mean, carryin' a shovel to clear your own driveway? that's dedication! 
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That's some next-level winter vibes 
[Image of people swing dancing]
[GIF of a person sledding down stairs]
. But, oh man, the cleanup crews are working non-stop over here 
. Can't say I blame them tho, 9.3 inches is no joke 
. Anyone else cozied up with a hot cuppa? 
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And I love how neighbors are coming together to help each other out - that's what community is all about, right? 
SEPTA suspending service? Flight cancellations? That's a total bummer. I hope they get everything back on track soon.