POTTSTOWN PA – Travels With The Post followed developments involving a severe weekend (Sunday through Monday, Feb. 22-23, 2026) winter storm, predicted by the National Weather Service. In this Weather Journal, which began Sunday at 6 a.m. and was closed Monday at 6 p.m., readers will find news items that covered the storm’s local impact.
Entries are in reverse-dated order, with the most recent item at top.
Where Heavy Snow Flew, Or Not
MOUNT HOLLY NJ – The National Weather Service, in a report Monday (Feb. 23, 2026), says totals for fallen snow in western Montgomery County peaked at 13.4 inches in Norristown. Northern Chester County’s winner was East Nantmeal Township, at 9.5 inches. In eastern Berks County, Birdsboro topped the list at 4.8 inches.
Snowfall locations below were chosen by Travels With The Post because they are within its coverage area. All were measured by trained spotters and other observers deemed qualified by the weather service. In all three counties, locations elsewhere may have encountered higher snowfalls.
Final snow totals measured in inches for Sunday (Jan. 25, 2026) in selected western Montgomery County municipalities are:
- Norristown, 13.4;
- Skippack, 13.2;
- Trappe, 11.7 ;
- Green Lane, 11.4;
- Gilbertsville, 9.0;
- New Hanover Township, 8.7;
- Harleysville, 8.5;
- Royersford, 8.0;
- King of Prussia, 8.0;
- Collegeville, 7.0;
- Salford Township (Southwest), 6.8;
- Stowe, 4.1; and
- Pottstown, 3.5.
In selected portions of northern Chester County, snowiest “winners” are:
- East Nantmeal Township, 9.5;
- West Chester, 9.1;
- Phoenixville, 8.0;
- North Coventry Township, 7.5;
- East Vincent Township (Northeast), 6.4;
- East Coventry Township, 5.5; and
- Pottstown (South Southeast), 5.0.
In selected eastern Berks County boroughs and townships, final snow totals are:
- Birdsboro (East Southeast), 4.8;
- New Morgan (West Northwest), 4.0;
- Reading (East Southeast), 3.5;
- Morgantown, 3.5;
- Oley (South Southwest), 3.4;
- Reading (Southwest), 2.8;
- Reading Regional Airport, 2.8; and
- Blue Marsh Dam, 2.0.
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Closures, Cancellations, Changes, Delays, and Snow Emergencies
Updated Feb. 23 at 11:33 a.m.
Begun Feb. 22 at 5:10 p.m.
Monday Notices
Here are closures, cancellations, changes, delays, and snow emergency announcements reported Monday to The Post:
- The snow emergency earlier enacted by Trappe Borough will be rescinded Monday at noon, a Ready Montco alert says. As a result, borough hall will reopen Tuesday.
- As of Monday at 9:30 a.m., a Ready Montco alert reports the Royersford Office of Emergency Management and its mayor have officially lifted the borough snow emergency declaration. Parking along emergency snow routes may resume immediately.
- Pottstown Area Rapid Transit bus service will resume Monday at 10 a.m., according to a borough alert. Patrons are nonetheless requested to check for further updates as weather conditions may affect service.
- In-person services at Pottstown Borough Hall will be limited Monday as a result of the winter storm. Residents and visitors are asked to contact borough departments by phone or e-mail for assistance. Also, see the Pottstown Area Rapid Transit page for updates on its services and any delays.
- All Montgomery County courts, buildings, and facilities are closed Monday due to inclement weather, it reports on Facebook. “When the courthouse is closed all scheduled matters, both in person and virtual, will be rescheduled for a later date by court chambers or court administration, it notes.
- The Pottstown Regional Public Library is closed Monday due to the snow storm. All scheduled Monday programs are canceled. “Stay safe and warm,” it urged patrons.
Sunday Notices
Here are closures, cancellations, changes, delays, and snow emergency announcements reported Sunday to The Post:
- The TriCounty Active Adult Center, 288 Moser Rd. Ste. 1, Pottstown, says it will be closed Monday (Feb. 23), due to the snow forecast. “We hope to see you Tuesday,” it adds.
- All classes and work at Ursinus College in Collegeville will be available Monday only by remote access, it reports. Because of the impending winter storm, “only essential services will remain on campus.” Notices also are being sent to Ursinus e-mail recipients.
- Collegeville Borough declared a municipal snow emergency Sunday (Feb. 22) at noon. It will remain in effect until Monday at 6 p.m., according to the Ready Montco alert system. It reminds vehicle owners that “all vehicles parked on snow emergency routes must be removed from the roadway.”
- A snow emergency declaration was issued Sunday at noon by Trappe Borough. It will remain in effect until Tuesday (Feb. 24) until 8 a.m., according to a borough alert sent via Ready Montco. All emergency services will be on-duty during the storm; those in need should call 9-1-1 for all emergencies. Also, during snow emergencies, Trappe residents must:
- Travel only in vehicles with snow tires, chains, four-wheel drive, or during an emergency on roads in the borough; and
- Ensure all non-essential vehicles shall stay off roadways during the emergency period.
- The Pottstown YMCA will delay its Monday opening until 4 p.m. due to winter weather conditions, it says on Facebook. For those hoping to complete a workout before its opening, The Y suggests accessing on-demand classes and workouts in its app.
Place Your Restaurant Order Before Snow Flies
POTTSTOWN PA – With heavy snow on the way, a desire to keep diners happy, and the intent to ensure kitchens stay busy, area restaurants are taking advantage of the Sunday lull before the coming winter storm.
Popular dining establishments quickly posted notices Sunday morning on the Pottstown Foodie Facebook page. Some announce they will open early and remain so until snowflakes started flying. Others offer special meal deals; think of them as a blizzard bonus.
Alerts from Posts on Pottstown Foodie
Here’s what has been reported on Foodie (in the order received, earliest first, as of Sunday as of 10 a.m.):
- Piccolo Mondo, 351 W. Schuylkill Rd. Unit 11A, Pottstown, says it will open early Sunday at 1 p.m. Its “Feed the Family” menu is available. Additionally, it is offering a take-out-only deal Sunday between 1-4 p.m. for its Drunken Chicken Parm or Classic Chicken Parm at a special price. Call 610-970-6173, or order online.
- Annamarie’s Place, 347 Main St., Royersford, acknowledges “Snowmageddon 2.0 is supposedly coming this afternoon.” It is serving until 1 p.m., and offers a French toast board (pick three kinds), a funnel cake flight, and a Cuban sandwich that “will change your life and outlook!” Order online.
- Annamarie’s on Main, 339 W. Main St., Birdsboro, notes that it is BYOB and serving until 2 p.m. In addition to the french toast, funnel cake, and Cuban, are Chocolate French Toast with peanut butter, banana, and chocolate drizzle; a “big bowl of … grits, spinach, bacon crumbles, mushrooms, sweet peppers, and parm, topped with poached eggs; and sausage gravy and biscuits. Order online.
- Giovanni’s Brick Oven Express Italian Market, 233 W. Schuylkill Rd., Pottstown, reports it’s ready for the snow. “Grab real Italian comfort food before the storm hits,” it suggests. The restaurant will be open Sunday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., weather permitting, offering “Blizzard Classic Plates” of Classic Chicken Parm, Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs, and Classic Lasagna, all with a free cannoli; and family pizza deals. Call 610-705-3400, or order online.
- BlackJax American Pub & Grill, 668 Ben Franklin Hwy. East (Rt. 422), Birdsboro, at 9:04 a.m. invited patrons to “try an order of our a very popular gumbo, or our all new seafood pasta. They are both great dishes, and guaranteed to warm you up before the snow.” Call 610-385-5299.
Anticipate Snowfalls of 16-22 Inches
MOUNT HOLLY NJ – The National Weather Service rarely uses the words “potentially historic” to describe anything.
But it did – Sunday (Feb. 22, 2026, at 6 a.m. – in alerting residents of a “potentially historic winter storm (that) will impact the region through Monday” (Feb. 23). “Record breaking snowfall totals are possible,” it warns.
It specifically mentioned western Montgomery County, and its boroughs of Pottstown and Collegeville; and all of Chester County, including its boroughs West Chester, Oxford, Honey Brook, and Kennett Square, as being affected.
The storm is expected to develop during Sunday, affecting portions of the TriCounty region with what the weather service called “very heavy, crippling snowfall, and areas of blizzard conditions.”
The Mount Holly-based bureau serves the greater Philadelphia area and surrounding counties. It predicted “precipitation would develop today, changing to all snow this afternoon and evening.” A light rain was falling across Pottstown at 6:45 a.m.
Highest-severity conditions and heaviest snowfall are expected Sunday night, it adds. Snow gradually will taper off during the daytime Monday.
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Snowfall Amounts and Wind Gusts
The weather service has declared a “winter storm warning” until Monday at 6 p.m. Its concerns focus on total snow accumulations of between 16 and 22 inches. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph.
Snowfall rates could exceed 2 inches per hour. Locally higher snowfall amounts are possible, according to the service.
“Travel could be very difficult to impossible,” the service says, in part because “areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility.” White-out conditions possible, it indicates. Additionally, gusty winds could bring down tree branches and result in isolated power outages. Hazardous conditions “will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes.”
For those who must travel, the service suggests drivers keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in their vehicles in case of an emergency.
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