Mike Krewson of Hatfield Township’s public works department clears snow from his plow truck’s windshield before doing the same for local roads on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Hatfield Township)
Souderton, Perkasie also report extensive clean-up efforts
As the region digs out from Sunday’s snow and ice, towns across the North Penn region said their recovery efforts went smoothly against the triple hit of snow, ice and extreme cold.
“We are astoundingly grateful for our public works department who have covered countless miles and hours of work to get our roads and parking lots cleared,” said Hatfield commissioners President Jen LoStracco on behalf of her board.
“We are incredibly thankful that they keep us safe and sound, especially in the worst weather. It’s been equally wonderful to see neighbors helping our public works department complete their work, while also helping each other in every corner of the township,” she said.
Hatfield Township plow trucks loaded up with salt at the township’s public works complex on Unionville Pike amid heavy snows on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Hatfield Township)
Snow covers trees, sidewalks, the street, and everything else at the intersection of Main and Walnut Streets in Lansdale after heavy snows blanketed the area on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Lansdale Borough)Towns across the region declared snow emergencies Saturday ahead of the snowstorms and rolled them back late Sunday into Monday, as local and regional reports counted 10 to 12 inches of snow and ice had accumulated.
“We fared really well in the storm. Our crews are still working around the clock to ensure everything is cleared. We didn’t have any major power issues, and there are no closed roads,” said Upper Gwynedd Township Manager Sandra Brookley Zadell on Monday.
In response to that persistent question from homeowners about why township crews plow snow into their driveways: “The answer is there is no way to avoid it,” said the manager. She added thanks to township crews who worked for roughly 28 straight hours to clear snow, along with police, fire and EMS crews “for making sure they could get to anyone with an emergency need, no matter the weather.”
In Lansdale, public works director Jason Van Dame said Monday that “with the exception of a few minor incidents, the snow and sleet were business as usual with the challenge of longer duration and higher accumulation than we have seen in a while. Staff worked through the storm and completed plowing and salting operations early today.”'
Borough officials posted updates and safety tips on social media throughout the weekend about their progress in plowing the town’s 48 miles of local roads — and noted that alleys would likely not be plowed until after main roads were passable — and Van Dame said Monday that crews “will work through the week to move the larger piles out of the higher traffic areas.”
“We appreciate the cooperation of our residents that took the time to get vehicles out of our snow alert routes and ask that everyone work together with their neighbors to move snow from their vehicles and walkways away from the cleared roads,” he said.
Hatfield Township plow trucks kept local roads as free of snow as possible on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (Photo courtesy of Hatfield Township)
A man cleans snow off his car.
Snow is piled up against a street corner.Towamencin police Chief Tim Troxel said Monday that his township had “to our knowledge, no wires down, power outages, or road closures and the streets are passable. Residents are still encouraged to stay home, if possible, to allow for continued plowing and salting, and are encouraged to check on their elderly or infirm neighbors to be sure they’re okay.”
“We’re still under a cold weather alert, so be sure to bundle up if you must go out and leave extra time to get to your destination if you must be out on the roads,” Troxel said, and township Manager David Kraynik added that “Public Works did a great job. All township roads were done this morning and look terrific. All township owned sidewalks will be cleared by 1:30 p.m. (Monday). We urge all residents to clear their sidewalks and be safe.”
In Souderton, a state of emergency remained in effect Monday as snow cleanup efforts continued, with total snowfall exceeding 10 inches, according to the National Weather Service. Public works crews plowed primary roads throughout the storm and have now turned their attention to secondary roads, said borough manager Sara Jarrett-Eaton. She requested that residents park off-street.
“We asked people to do that during the storm and we had great compliance,” said Jarrett-Eaton, adding, “Use caution, and don’t travel if you don’t have to.”
Over in Bucks County, the Pennridge area was blanketed with 10-12 inches of snow, with East Rockhill Township topping the list at 12.3 inches, according to the National Weather Service. In Perkasie, the public works and electric departments worked throughout the storm to clear facilities and roads and will resume storm cleanup Tuesday morning, said borough manager Andrea Coaxum.
Kids pose for a picture while playing in the snow.
Over a foot of snow lines a plowed street in East Rockhill Township, Bucks County.“It will most likely take the rest of the week for them to clear snow piles from intersections, parking lots, sidewalks, the Town Center, and trails,” said Coaxum. “We ask that our residents have patience as they work hard to make conditions across the town safe.”
Organizers of the Lansdale Code Blue shelter said in an email to supporters Sunday that the town’s shelter for women would be closed that night but back open starting Monday through Friday, and the men’s shelter would also be open through Friday pending enough volunteers to staff each. For more information or to assist, contact Lansdale shelter organizer Mark Lanan at 215-272-4979, email [email protected] or follow “Code Blue Shelter – Lansdale, PA” on Facebook.
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