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Reading, Pennsylvania has officially ended its snow emergency following a winter storm that moved through the Berks County region on Sunday (February 23).
According to WFMZ-TV, Mayor Eddie Morán announced that weather conditions have improved and roadways have been cleared. City crews will continue addressing remaining slick spots and areas of localized snow accumulation throughout Reading.
City Hall remained closed Monday (February 23) and will return to normal operating hours on Tuesday (February 24).
Residents should also be aware that trash and recycling pickups will be delayed by one day this week because of the snowfall. City officials are encouraging residents to check ReadingPA.gov and the city's social media channels for the latest updates as conditions continue to improve.
The storm that triggered Reading's snow emergency was part of a much larger weather event that hammered the broader region. As reported by WHYY, parts of the Philadelphia area saw more than 12 inches of snow, with daily snowfall records broken across Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed a disaster emergency proclamation on Sunday (February 23) to help speed the deployment of state resources to affected areas.
Reading's snow emergency comes about a month after a massive winter storm that caused problems for the city over several weeks. City officials expressed relief that this latest storm brought only a few inches of accumulation, avoiding a repeat of January's more severe disruptions.
Residents are advised to continue monitoring road conditions and allow extra time for travel as crews work to fully clear remaining slick spots across the city.