Philadelphia Residents Take Advantage of Rare Snow Day, but Services Remain Disrupted
The city's snow emergency is still in effect as residents found creative ways to enjoy the rare winter weather. With over nine inches of accumulation recorded at the airport, Sunday became one of the biggest snowfalls in a decade. The massive snowfall prompted local authorities to impose strict services across the city.
Despite the shutdowns, many residents turned out to take advantage of the snowy conditions. At Rittenhouse Square, identical twins Austin and Evan slid down piles of snow on South Street. Others enjoyed winter activities like sledding at the Philadelphia Art Museum, where dozens gathered to either sled or watch others doing it. A woman and a child were among those who took part in this activity, which has become a popular event for locals.
Residents also made use of shovels to dig out their homes, with one resident shown carrying a shovel outside her home at Ann and Thompson streets in Port Richmond. Meanwhile, snow plows cleared neighborhood roads in Schwenksville, Montgomery County.
However, not all areas were accessible due to icy conditions. On Main Street in Manayunk, pedestrians navigated through the snow and ice, while shoppers took advantage of services still open. A backhoe operator was seen clearing the parking lot at the Manayunk Crossing shopping center on Main Street.
As the city continues to grapple with cleanup efforts, residents remain optimistic about the rare winter weather. With temperatures expected to stay in the teens and 20s during the day before dropping to single digits, locals are advised to bundle up for the rest of the week.
The city's snow emergency is still in effect as residents found creative ways to enjoy the rare winter weather. With over nine inches of accumulation recorded at the airport, Sunday became one of the biggest snowfalls in a decade. The massive snowfall prompted local authorities to impose strict services across the city.
Despite the shutdowns, many residents turned out to take advantage of the snowy conditions. At Rittenhouse Square, identical twins Austin and Evan slid down piles of snow on South Street. Others enjoyed winter activities like sledding at the Philadelphia Art Museum, where dozens gathered to either sled or watch others doing it. A woman and a child were among those who took part in this activity, which has become a popular event for locals.
Residents also made use of shovels to dig out their homes, with one resident shown carrying a shovel outside her home at Ann and Thompson streets in Port Richmond. Meanwhile, snow plows cleared neighborhood roads in Schwenksville, Montgomery County.
However, not all areas were accessible due to icy conditions. On Main Street in Manayunk, pedestrians navigated through the snow and ice, while shoppers took advantage of services still open. A backhoe operator was seen clearing the parking lot at the Manayunk Crossing shopping center on Main Street.
As the city continues to grapple with cleanup efforts, residents remain optimistic about the rare winter weather. With temperatures expected to stay in the teens and 20s during the day before dropping to single digits, locals are advised to bundle up for the rest of the week.
anyway i heard rittenhouse square was a total hub yesterday people were sliding down hills and having a blast its definitely a great excuse to stay home but still gotta respect those who cant
Who needs school or work when you can have a giant snowman outside your window? 
I'm actually thinking of building one with my friends today... we were supposed to have art class but I don't think that's gonna happen. My mom is being super helpful though, she's making hot chocolate and everything! 
On the other hand, I heard some people are still stuck inside because their roads are too icy... bummer. Does anyone know how to make a good hot chocolate? I've been trying different recipes but it's just not right yet 
, and those sledding sessions at the Art Museum are definitely a sight to behold 
On a more practical note, it's great that residents are taking care of business by shoveling out their homes 
. I do wish some areas were more accessible though, like Main Street in Manayunk - those icy conditions can be treacherous 
. Anyway, all in all, Philly is rocking this snow day vibe 
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but omg my heart is breaking seeing all these disruptions 
especially with services still down it's like they're taking advantage of people in need, you feel? And can we talk about how beautiful the parks look right now though? 
it's like nature's own winter wonderland 
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but on the bright side, who needs wifi when u can have SNOW DAY 
i mean, sledding at the art museum is a whole new level of fun 
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but seriously though, i'm so jealous of all the fun people had out there. snowy conditions are no joke tho, icy roads are super sketchy 
. and btw, who needs service disruptions when you can have a backhoe operator like that one clearing parking lots? 
. But on the other hand, it's great to see people finding joy in the winter weather. Who doesn't love sliding down a snowy hill or making snow angels? 
It's just a shame that not everyone has equal access to these winter wonderland activities.
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but omg who needs services when you have SNOW 
? still can't believe it's been decades since we had this much snow, hope it warms up soon tho 
i love how philly residents just made the most of it tho! i mean who needs services when u got a sweet sled run @ phila art museum? 
and i love how people were all about shoveling out their homes like they're on a mission 
we took turns going down the hill and screaming our lungs out it was literally the best snow day ever!
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. Can't wait to see how cleanup efforts go! 
and it’s like the whole city just came alive! People making snow angels, having picnics in the middle of the street... it’s so chill 
. And I feel for those who are trying to shovel out their homes – 9 inches of snow is no joke 
. Only problem is, I don’t have a shovel or warm clothes... guess I’ll be sticking to observing from my cozy indoor spot 