Philadelphia region digging out from winter storm | Live Updates
Last updated: Tuesday, January 27, 2026 4:28AM GMT
PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- The massive cleanup effort will continue on Tuesday after a winter storm slammed the Philadelphia region.
Officials have stressed that road conditions may still be dangerous, especially with temperatures plummeting this week.
The next chance of widespread precipitation doesn't come until the weekend, and we will be watching to see whether a nor'easter forms and tracks along the coast or mainly stays out to sea.
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Here are the latest headlines as the cleanup begins.
Jan 26, 2026, 8:43 PM GMT
School District of Philadelphia will operate virtually on Tuesday
The School District of Philadelphia will operate virtually on Tuesday as the city works to clean up from the winter storm.
"Based on the conditions due to the inclement weather, out of an abundance of caution and in order to ensure the safety of our entire school community, including our valued staff members who commute from various counties across the region, tomorrow all School District of Philadelphia schools and Early Childhood Centers, as well as the Constance E. Clayton Education Center (Central Office) will operate virtually," the district said in a statement Tuesday." All after-school activities, including all athletic programs and professional development sessions scheduled for Tuesday, are also canceled."
WATCH: Philadelphia officials provide update on storm response
Philly officials provide update on storm response on Jan. 26, 2026.
Jan 26, 2026, 7:23 PM GMT
State of Emergency lifted in Delaware
The State of Emergency put in to place in Delaware due to the winter storm has been lifted as of 3 p.m.
Delaware Governor Matthew Meyer made the announcement Monday afternoon.
The State of Emergency was originally ordered at 5 p.m. on Friday, and went into effect at 12:01 a.m. Sunday.
Level 1 driving warnings remain in place for New Castle and Kent counties, which means motorists should avoid traveling on roadways, unless there is a significant reason to do so.
All motorists are urged to drive with extreme caution.
Jan 26, 2026, 5:43 PM GMT
State of Emergency lifted in New Jersey
A state of emergency that had been in place for New Jersey due to the winter storm has been lifted.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill made that announcement during a news conference on Monday afternoon.
However, she urged residents to continue to use caution as snow and ice cleanup continued throughout the Garden State.
Meanwhile, NJDOT said all speed restrictions have been lifted on highways in the state.
Jan 26, 2026, 5:19 PM GMT
Speed restrictions lifted on Pa. highways in the Philadelphia region
PennDOT says speed restrictions have been lifted on highways in the Philadelphia region.
All speeds are restored to their usual posted limits.
PennDOT said it is still treating roadways in the area and will continue until roads are clear.
