Philly braces for weekend snowstorm as emergency declared and Code Blue activated

Philadelphia declares a snow emergency starting at 9 p.m. Saturday as a weekend winter storm is forecast to bring 8–18 inches of snow (with higher totals north and a wintry mix along the I‑95 corridor); an Enhanced Code Blue is active to shelter unhoused residents, with 14 warming centers open. Expect major travel disruption on roads and transit, potential power outages, and airline/airport delays—check status with SEPTA, PATCO, and carriers before traveling. Trash collection will be pushed back by a day, and after the storm a period of well-below-normal temperatures with dangerous wind chills is expected. Stay off roads if possible and monitor official alerts.