Winter Weather Reminders and Resources

Lower Providence Township sign in snow

When a Snow Emergency is declared:

  • Parking is prohibited on the odd numbered side of the street unless there is no off-street parking available at or within 300 feet of the property
  • Anyone driving a vehicle without chains or snow (all-weather) tires that becomes stalled, incapable of moving or left unattended is in violationof the snow emergecy provisions
  • Any vehicle parked, stalled, incapable of moving under its own power or left unattended upon any street or road of the Township may be remove or towed by the Police Department

Any questions regarding the Snow Emergency Declaration may be directed to the Lower Providence Township Emergency Manager, Michael Rohlfing, 610-635-3546, or the Lower Providence Police Department, 610-539-5901. Thank you for your cooperation.


During winter storms, your patience is appreciated. Snow removal is a challenging and time-consuming process. Township Public Works crews need many hours to complete snow clearing operations - please try to limit your travel during and immediately following a snowfall unless absolutely necessary. The less traffic on the roads during snow clearing operations, the quicker the job can be accomplished.

Please review these important snow removal reminders, including information on sidewalks and mailbox damage.

You might see a Public Works plow truck go up and down your street several times during a snowstorm. The Township does not plow curb to curb until after the storm is over. If you can, wait to shovel the bottom of your driveway until Public Works is finished plowing. 

County and State Roads
The following are state roadways in the Township: Audubon Rd., Pawlings Rd., Eagleville Rd., Ridge Pike, Egypt Rd., River Rd., Evansburg Rd.,  Trooper Rd., Level Rd. (between Ridge Pike and Yerkes Rd) Park Av., Yerkes Rd., and Route 422. For plowing concerns on these roads please contact PennDOT at 1-800-349-7623.
 
For concerns on Germantown Pike, a county roadway, contact Montgomery County, 610-278-3613.
 

Stay Informed

Make sure you're signed up to receive messages from ReadyMontco - it's your official source for alerts about severe weather, emergencies and other disasters in the Township and across Montgomery County. The Township also will provide storm-related information such as closures, snow emergency declarations, and meeting cancellations on the website, Facebook and Twitter.

Power Outages

Should you experience a power outage, contact PECO at 1-800-841-4141 or www.peco.com. You can sign up at PECO's website to receive text messages that alert you of estimated restoration times and other important outage information.

Weather Terms You Need to Know

  • Winter weather advisory - Conditions are expected to cause significant inconveniences that may be hazardous. If caution is used, these situations should not be life-threatening.
  • Winter storm watch - Severe winter conditions, such as heavy snow or ice, may affect your area; however, the location and timing are still uncertain. Watches are issued 12 to 36 hours before a potentially severe storm. Keep on top of the situation by tuning into NOAA weather radio, local radio and TV stations, and other news sources. Also, monitor alerts, check your emergency supplies, and gather any items you may need if you lose power.
  • Winter storm warning - Life-threatening, severe winter conditions have begun or will begin within 24 hours. People in the warning area should take precautions immediately.
  • Blizzard warning - Sustained winds and gusts of 35 miles per hour or more and considerable falling or blowing snow are expected to prevail for three hours or more. Take precautions.

Before the Storm

Make sure you're prepared to weather the storm with this pre-storm checklist from the Montgomery County Department of Public Safety.


Additional resources:

Winter Storm Preparedness - CDC

Generator safety tip sheet - National Fire Prevention Association

Winter Driving Tips - AAA