"Philadelphia Declares Snow Emergency as Winter Storm Warning Takes Effect"

Philadelphia and its surrounding regions are under a Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory as a significant winter storm brings accumulating snow, prompting a snow emergency and closures of schools, courts, and city buildings. The city is prepared with a full deployment of equipment and employees, 43,000 tons of salt, and an interactive map to track plowing and salting operations. Residents are advised to use public transportation, check flight statuses, and report power outages, while also being mindful of pet safety and homeless outreach during the storm.