Snow Emergency Declared In West Chester: What To Know

WEST CEHSTER, PA -- With more than a foot of snow possibly hitting the area tonight into tomorrow morning, a snow emergency has been declared in West Chester.

The emergency will go into effect at midnight Monday.

All cars should be moved off of snow emergency routes before the end of the night. Any cars that are not moved will be ticketed and towed, officials said.

Parking is available at the following locations:

• The Bicentennial Garage: 20 S. High Street
• The Sharpless Street Garage
• The Nields Street Garage
• The Matlack Street Garage
• The Chestnut Street Garage: Chestnut and Walnut Streets

Police are also warning residents not to reserve parking spaces using chairs, cones, or other items. It is illegal, and officers will cite residents.

It is illegal to deposit snow from sidewalks into the street, officials added.
No local school closings have yet been confirmed, as of early Monday afternoon.

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