Philadelphia region digging out from winter storm | Live Updates

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill has declared a State of Emergency ahead of this weekend's winter storm.

The emergency declaration will go into effect at 5 p.m. Saturday for all 21 counties in the Garden State.

"I'm urging New Jerseyans to make plans to avoid travel Saturday evening and all day. Sunday. I'm also announcing a commercial vehicle travel restriction on interstate highways as a safety precaution to prevent incidents that could delay first responders and impede our plowing efforts," said Sherrill.

NJDOT issue a commercial vehicle restriction for all tractor trailers, empty straight CDL-weighted trucks, passenger vehicles pulling trailers, recreational vehicles, and motorcycles at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday, January 25, effective for the following roads:

• I-78 (entire length)

• I-80 (entire length)

• I-195 (entire length)

• I-280 (entire length)

• I-287 (entire length)

• I-295 (entire length)

• I-676 (entire length)

• New Jersey Route 440, both directions from the Outerbridge Crossing to I-287

Snow begins pre-dawn on Sunday with the heaviest falling from sunrise until midday. This then transitions to sleet for the afternoon hours, as the sleet line marches northward from the Jersey shore to the Pa. Turnpike. Get the latest forecast at 6abc.com/weather.

Governor Sherrill just gave an update on how the state is preparing for the storm. You can watch it below.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has signed a disaster emergency proclamation ahead of the storm this weekend.

"Stay off the roads if you can, be safe, and follow instructions from PEMA and your local authorities," said Shapiro on Friday.

The disaster declaration allows the Commonwealth to quickly draw down funding and provide state agencies with the resources needed to assist counties and municipalities as with response efforts.

There is also a travel restriction for some vehicles this weekend.

PennDOT said a Tier 4 vehicle restriction is planned for Pennsylvania highways due to the approaching winter storm. The restriction will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday.

A Tier 4 vehicle restriction means no commercial vehicles, school buses, commercial buses, motor coaches, motorcycles, RVs/motorhomes and passenger vehicles towing trailers are permitted.

The restriction impacts all Pennsylvania interstates, the Pennsylvania Turnpike and certain other highways.

The snow begins pre-dawn on Sunday, with the heaviest falling from sunrise until midday. This then transitions to sleet for the afternoon hours, as the sleet line marches northward from the Jersey shore to the Pa. Turnpike. Get the latest forecast at 6abc.com/weather.

The Courts of Philadelphia will be closed on Monday, Jan. 26 due to the winter storm that is set to hit the area on Sunday.

Here is the full announcement:

Philadelphia Courts Will Be Closed Monday - January 26, 2026

The Courts of Philadelphia will be closed on Monday January 26, 2026 due to the pending severe weather conditions. The Court is making this announcement early, as the prediction for a large amount of snow hitting our area on Sunday is all but certain.

All cases -- both in person and virtual -- with the exception of Orphans' Court -- that were scheduled for Monday, January 26, 2026 will be rescheduled. The public can contact the Court at Courts.phila.gov for new dates.

All hearings scheduled in the Orphans' Court Division will proceed as scheduled virtually by ZOOM.

If you have been summoned for Jury Duty, you are EXCUSED and DO NOT NEED TO REPORT on Monday, January 26, 2026.

All critical services are expected to remain operational including: Preliminary Arraignment Court, OJR Bail Acceptance, and filings of Emergency Protection from Abuse Petitions at the Stout Center for Criminal Justice (1301 Filbert Street).

PennDOT said a Tier 4 vehicle restriction is planned for Pennsylvania highways due to the approaching winter storm.

The restriction will go into effect at 12:01 a.m. on Sunday.

A Tier 4 vehicle restriction means no commercial vehicles, school buses, commercial buses, motor coaches, motorcycles, RVs/motorhomes and passenger vehicles towing trailers are permitted.

The restriction impacts all Pennsylvania interstates, the Pennsylvania Turnpike and certain other highways.

For a full list, visit 511PA.com.