Local winter weather activity forecast for Monday (Jan. 6, 2025) by the National Weather Service is prompting limited delays or cancellations. Travels With The Post is publishing them as received.
This article was last updated Monday at 5:59 p.m.
Weather Speed Limit Restrictions Lifted by PennDOT
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UPDATE: All speed limit restrictions earlier placed by PennDOT, on interstates and major highways in the Philadelphia region during the winter storm, were lifted Monday at 2:51 p.m.
Read our earlier item about the restrictions, below.
45-mph Weather Speed Limits Set on U.S. 422, 222, 30
KING OF PRUSSIA PA – Speed limits are being reduced Monday (Jan. 6, 2025) to 45 miles per hour on U.S. Routes 422, 202, and 30; Interstate 476, due to weather conditions, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) District 6 office in King of Prussia says.
Speeds on four other highways – Interstates 95 and 295, U.S. Route 1, and state Route 309 – were similarly reduced. PennDOT attributes the changes to “the severity of the winter storm” that arrived earlier Monday across all of Montgomery County, and portions of eastern Berks and western Chester counties.
“Speed limits will be reduced on other roads as conditions warrant,” it notes. Additionally, it reports “commercial vehicles must stay in the right lane” speed restrictions are in place. In most cases, PennDOT says it “is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel.”
The department also asks motorists to allow plenty of space when driving near plow trucks. For their own safety and that of plow operators, drivers should never attempt to pass a truck while it is plowing or spreading winter materials.
PennDOT’s report was issued Monday at 10:04 a.m.
Worthwhile Thrift in Collegeville Opens Later
COLLEGEVILLE PA – The customary 10 a.m. start-to-the-day in the Collegeville store of Worthwhile Thrift, 305 2nd Ave. Ste. 201, will be pushed back for Monday until noon, management says in a text to subscribing customers. Rewards offered under its loyalty program will be waiting when they get there, it added.
The message went out at about 9:30 a.m.
TriCounty Active Adult Center Closed Monday
POTTSTOWN PA – “The TRAAC (the center’s acronym) is closed Monday … due to the weather. Please check back Tuesday,” it asks.
Weather Service Says Advisory Remains in Effect
UPDATE: The National Weather Service expects up to another inch of snow Monday night across portions of southeast and and east central Pennsylvania, as well as southern New Jersey. As a result, the agency at 3:04 p.m. announced it would keep its earlier winter weather advisory in place until 10 p.m.
The weather service says low temperatures Monday night will drop between 20 degrees and the teens. “This will freeze up any areas of slush, potentially making roads quite icy in spots,” it notes. “Slow down and use caution while traveling,” it repeated.
Read an earlier published item, below, about the advisory.
Winter Advisory Continues Monday Until 10 p.m.
MOUNT HOLLY NJ – A winter weather advisory continues through Monday at 10 p.m. for Pottstown, Collegeville, Honey Brook, and Reading; all of Montgomery County, and western Chester County, the National Weather Service confirms.
“Snow will overspread the region … and intensify through Monday morning. It will then gradually taper off Monday afternoon and evening,” the service said Monday in a 3:10 a.m. report. Drivers should “plan on slippery road conditions,” it continued. “Hazardous conditions will impact Monday morning and evening commutes.”
Total snow accumulation is expected between 2 and 4 inches across portions of southern New Jersey and east central and southeast Pennsylvania, the service indicated. It urged travelers to “slow down and use caution while traveling.”
Schools Close, Delay, or Plan Alternatives for Monday
The following public school districts and private educational facilities have announced intentions to close their buildings or delay class starts Monday:
- Pottsgrove School District: All offices and school buildings will be closed Jan. 6, it says.
- Pottstown School District: “Due to the impending weather conditions” forecast for Monday, the district says it “will conduct a virtual instruction day.” Students and parents should check “virtual class information and classroom schedules provided by each school.”
- Boyertown Area School District: “Due to the weather forecast and the anticipated timing of the event, all BASD buildings and offices will be closed” Monday, the district website says. It adds “there will be no non-public transportation. Also, all Monday after-school activities are canceled. The closure represents the district’s first flexible instruction day of the year.”
- Spring-Ford Area School District: “Due to the forecasted snow, the Spring-Ford Area School District will implement a flexible instruction day” Monday, it reports. “All classes, grades K-12, will start at 9:40 a.m. and follow synchronous and asynchronous activities throughout the day from home.” All scheduled in-person evening activities will be canceled or postponed.
- Perkiomen Valley School District: “Due to the forecasted weather conditions” for Monday, “schools are closed … Visit our website for information and FAQs regarding inclement weather and unforeseen or emergency circumstances.”
- Phoenixville Area School District: “Due to the forecasted weather, all Phoenixville Area School District schools and offices are closed” Monday.
- Daniel Boone Area School District: “Due to inclement weather, the Daniel Boone Area School is CLOSED on Monday … There will be no virtual learning.”
- Upper Perkiomen School District: The district says it “decided to call an at-home learning flexible instructional day on Monday … Students should log on to their teacher pages in the morning from home and complete any posted assignments, submitting them by the end of the day.” There will be no in-person instruction. All transportation for non-public and private schools has been canceled. All in-person after-school clubs are canceled.
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Montgomery County Closing All Its Facilities
NORRISTOWN PA – All Montgomery County “courts, buildings, and facilities will be closed Monday” due to the number of local school districts that have announced inclement weather closures, the county says on its Facebook page.
“When the courthouse is closed, all scheduled matters (in-person and virtual) will be rescheduled for another day by Chambers or Court Administration,” it explains. The county also urged residents “to stay safe by being alert to the changing forecasts and checking road conditions before travel.”
The county’s statement was published Sunday at 8:24 p.m.
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Chester County Facilities Close; Remote Help Offered
WEST CHESTER PA – All Chester County government offices and courts are closed on Monday because of inclement weather, the county says on its Facebook page.
Although closed for public services, the county reports many of its “programs and services continue, with staff working remotely as able. If you have a need to access county services, we encourage you to call or email the department which provides those services.”
The county’s statement was published Sunday at about 10 p.m.
Berks County Facilities to Remain Open Monday
READING PA – In a Sunday announcement labeled as an “alert” on its website, Berks County reported its “leadership for the county … and the county court system have assessed the forecast for the inclement weather … (and) decided to open as normal at this time.”
PART Buses Delay Start Until Monday at 10 a.m.
POTTSTOWN PA – Pottstown Area Rapid Transit (PART) buses expect to operate with a delayed opening Monday, the carrier announced. Due to “impending inclement weather,” it said on the Pottstown Borough website, its service will begin at 10 a.m.
It asked prospective riders to “please check back (at the website) for updates, as service may change depending upon conditions.” PART’s statement was issued Sunday at 7:44 p.m.
Photo from the Pottstown Area Rapid Transit website
Posts Track Weather-Related Closures, Cancellations, Delays
POTTSTOWN PA – Officials representing a limited number of municipal agencies, school districts and private educational facilities, and businesses indicate they are contemplating delayed openings or closures ahead of Monday’s (Jan. 6, 2025) predicted snow and inclement weather.
Sanatoga PA-based Travels With The Post is tracking them. They appear in the order received, with latest announcements at top and the remainder appearing in descending order.
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