"Philadelphia Braces for Winter Storm: Snow Emergency Declared and Winter Storm Warning Issued"

Philadelphia is bracing for a winter storm with a snow emergency declared starting at 7 a.m. Friday, requiring cars along snow emergency routes to be moved. The city's Streets Department is deploying over 400 pieces of equipment and has 43,000 tons of salt available. The storm is expected to bring 2-4 inches of snow, leading to school closures and court shutdowns. SEPTA will run on a normal weekday schedule but delays are anticipated.