Crews Keep Clearing After Winter Storm

As darkness fell and frozen precipitation began to slow, plow crews continued to work through Sunday night to clear roadways after a winter storm blanketed the region in several inches of snow and sleet.

The National Weather Service reported that Trenton had recorded approximately 9 inches of wintry accumulation by 7 p.m. Sunday.

While the snowfall was expected to taper off late Sunday night, forecasters warned that frigid temperatures are likely to persist through next weekend.

Ahead of the first flakes falling, many local municipalities declared snow emergencies, with officials urging residents to follow local ordinances to assist cleanup efforts.

Police issued warnings for residents to move vehicles off snow-covered streets to ensure plows could pass through safely.

In Middletown Township, police reported the closure of South Flowers Mill Road due to deteriorating conditions.

“Public Works will be working through the night to continue clearing our roadways,” the Middletown Township Police Department said in a statement. “We ask that, as much as possible, residents limit travel through tomorrow to allow our crews and PennDOT road crews to continue plowing and salting.”

The Bristol Borough Fire Association advised residents to keep fire hydrants clear of snow.

“Your efforts increase safety and will save critical time for firefighters if they need to access that hydrant in the event of a fire,” the association said.

Area schools announced that buildings will be closed Monday, and Bucks County government and court offices will be closed due to the weather.

PECO reported only a few outages during the height of the storm.

The National Weather Service warned that a combination of heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain – coupled with northeast wind gusts of 20 to 30 mph – could still cause downed trees and power lines.

Utility crews remained on standby in the region.

Forecasters expect a prolonged period of well below normal temperatures to last through next weekend.

Daytime highs are projected to remain in the 10s and 20s, while nighttime temperatures could drop into the single digits or below zero.

According to the National Weather Service, wind chills between 0 and -10 degrees are expected to return, significantly increasing the risk of frostbite and hypothermia.

Below is the forecast for the area from the National Weather Service:

Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 28. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -5. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -7. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 5. West wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.

Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 5.

Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 19.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 1.

Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 16.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 4.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 21.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 6.