Snow: Icy Conditions Strike Manayunk Streets Thursday

Though the snow Thursday afternoon tapered off, roads remained treacherous in the Manayunk for the rush hour commute.

In the first winter weather advisory of the season, roads are caked with snow and ice. On the hills in Manayunk, moving uphill was particularly difficult. On Shurs Lane throughout the later afternoon, cars slowly traveled up and down the steep incline.

Less trafficked, but still dangerous, Hermitage, Levering and Churchview streets were initially missed by the salt truck, which slowly navigated around the area. 

The National Weather Service had issued the advisory for Philadelphia through 10 p.m. About a half inch of snow accumulated throughout the afternoon and evening, according to the National Weather Service.

"The combination of the snowfall on Thursday and cold road surfaces have created slippery driving conditions across the area," read a statement from the National Weather Service Philadelphia/Mount Holly office. "Temperatures will remain below freezing through the morning commute. There will also be areas of black ice on untreated surfaces. Exercise extreme caution commuting this morning, especially on secondary and tertiary roads.

Scheduled events on Thursday went off as planned. Emily McNeil of Mugshots said the  started on time at 6 p.m., and Garrett Elwood of the Manayunk Development Corporation said the  at Art + Science would similarly go off without a hitch. 

Earlier Thursday the city's Managing Director Richard Negrin spotlighted some winter weather safety tips for residents.

"Last year, Philadelphians were faced with some of the worst winter weather our city has experienced in a century. However, Philadelphians are resilient. They helped their neighbors and worked together. Our city employees quickly and efficiently got snow off the streets," Negrin said in a news release. "We want Philadelphians to be aware of available services across the city in the case of extreme winter weather."

The city reminded residents that within six hours of a snowstorm, people must shovel a 36-inch path on sidewalks in front of houses and businesses.

Additionally, the city set up 350 beds for those without shelter. For more information call Project HOME at 215-232-1984 or call 3-1-1.