CITY OF EASTON DECLARES SNOW EMERGENCY
EASTON, PA – January 23, 2026 – The City of Easton has declared a Snow Emergency, effective Saturday, January 24 at 5:00 pm through Tuesday, January 27 at noon due to forecasted winter weather conditions expected to significantly impact travel and roadway safety.
During the Snow Emergency, parking is prohibited on all designated Snow Emergency Routes. Vehicles parked in violation of posted restrictions may be ticketed and/or towed at the owner’s expense to allow for safe and effective snow removal and emergency access. Vehicles may not resume parking on these routes until the emergency is lifted.
Snow Emergency Routes consist of major arterial roadways and other streets designated by the Department of Public Works. These routes are posted with Snow Emergency signage and are published on the City of Easton website, including an official route map.
Emergency services will remain fully operational. Residents should call 911 for emergencies only. Non-emergency police matters should be directed to the NON-EMERGENCY NUMBER – 610-759-2200.
Downtown Parking
Easton residents who live along Snow Emergency Routes are permitted to park in either the S. Third Street Garage or the N. 4th Street Garage beginning at 5 p.m. on 1/24 without charge during the course of the Emergency. Snow Emergency patrons will be required to have their vehicles removed by 12 p.m. on 1/27. Any vehicles found illegally parked in the garage for this event will be charged accordingly.
Changes to trash/recycling collection next week
Trash & Recycling Pickup will be postponed by one day all week starting Tuesday 1/27. Therefore, the Tuesday pick up will be on Wednesday, Wednesday will be Thursday, and Thursday will be Friday. The City’s Drop-off Recycling Center on Bushkill Drive will be closed on Sunday, Tuesday, & Thursday next week.
Snow Emergency Routes
A complete streets list and official map of designated Snow Emergency Routes is available at: https://easton-pa.com/271/Snow-Emergency-Winter-Operations, or reference the red and white posted signage along affected roadways.
Residents are strongly encouraged to:
- Avoid non-essential travel during the storm.
- Remove vehicles from snow emergency routes.
- Clear snow from sidewalks and fire hydrants adjacent to their property.
- Allow additional time for emergency responders and plow operations.
- Residents are also reminded not to throw snow onto plowed streets.
City of Easton Emergency Management Agency
Henry Hennings Fire Chief/Emergency Management Coordinator
610-442-0020/hhennings@easton-pa.gov
Information provided to TVL by:
Tracey Werner
