Hanover Township Declares a Snow Emergency for Sunday

— Jeff Ward, Lehigh Valley News Briefs

Hanover Township (Northampton County) has declared a snow emergency for Sunday.

Forecasts vary but some predict eight inches of snow.

The declaration starts at 10 a.m. Sunday until midnight, as of now.

In short, don’t park on the streets.

From the township:

18 January 2025 

HANOVER TOWNSHIP DECLARES SNOW EMERGENCY

Hanover Township – Northampton County announces a Snow Emergency effective January 19, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. through 12:00 a.m. on January 20, 2025.

Snow Emergency Information: Hanover Township has found it necessary to declare a “Snow Emergency” due to the potential for a significant snow event Sunday.

Parking on all Township streets is prohibited, and vehicles may be ticketed. (§172-29 of the Codified Ordinance reads: Whenever a snow emergency has been declared it shall be unlawful for any vehicle to be abandoned or parked, on any public highway/street.)

Snow emergencies are declared in order to remove vehicles from the roadways, so they are not damaged from plowing operations and to insure the safety of the plow operators.

Again, the Township has declared a Snow Emergency as a result of an impending storm with snow forecasted. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. 

Tickets can be issued once the Snow Emergency (parking ban) goes into effect and in some instances prior to the snow actually starting to fall or snow plowing operations commencing. 

Watch the Township Website, Facebook Page and message boards for additional information concerning the Snow Emergency and Residential Waste and Recycling. 

Daytime storms present the most challenges for snow removal. Vehicles driving on newly fallen snow causes icy road conditions. Please be cognizant of deteriorating road conditions. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated. 

Keep in Mind: One of the most challenging winter decisions a municipality has is declaring a snow emergency. Various weather resources are monitored including AccuWeather, the Weather Channel, 69News, the National Weather Service, Weather Underground, and others. After reviewing those feeds a decision is made with our underlying objective being public health, safety and welfare.