Blizzard
Winter Storm Invades Area, Road Conditions Deteriorating
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A powerful winter storm invaded the Lehigh Valley Wednesday afternoon and brought with it the expectation that as much as 20 inches of snow could be deposited on the area.
Community
Ahead of Storm, Hellertown Borough Declares Snow Emergency
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The likelihood that a major winter storm will strike eastern Pennsylvania Wednesday prompted borough officials in Hellertown to declare a snow emergency, which will take effect at 7 a.m. Dec. 16 and remain in force until further notice.
Business
Snowstorm Could Dump 18 Inches, Break December Snowfall Record
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With less than 48 hours until a snowstorm is expected to begin, forecasters are urging residents of eastern Pennsylvania to prepare for potentially record-breaking accumulation and possibly significant disruptions to work, school and other activities.
Community
Historic Storm Possible, Snow Totals Now Predicted in 18-24 Inch Range
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A massive late winter coastal storm that’s predicted to strike the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast Tuesday is now forecast by the National Weather Service to bring 18 to 24 inches of snow to the Lehigh Valley area, including Hellertown and Lower Saucon Township, in what could be a historic March weather event.
Community
Coastal Storm Could Drop Up to 18 Inches of Snow on Saucon Valley
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The latest forecasts for a coastal storm predicted to affect the Saucon Valley area Monday and Tuesday include the potential for a ‘substantial’ amount of snow.
Community
Thank Public Works Staff for Cleanup with Girl Scout Cookies
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Ever since the Blizzard of 2016 dropped 30-plus inches of snow on the Saucon Valley, public works employees in places like Hellertown have been working around the clock to remove snow from roads, so life can soon return to normal.
Community
Snow Removal FAQ (Courtesy of Bethlehem Police Department)
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Chairs and other items cannot be used to save parking spaces on city or borough streets, snow must be cleared from sidewalks within 24 hours of a snowfall, snow must be cleared from around fire hydrants, and snow cannot be thrown onto streets as part of one’s snow removal effort.
Community
YOUR SAUCON SNOW PHOTOS: The Blizzard of 2016 Hits Home
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Although the Blizzard of 2016 isn’t close to being over yet, the “overperforming” storm is already shaping up to be one for the record books, with locations in the Lehigh Valley reporting close to two feet of snow by mid-afternoon Saturday.
Community
Storm ‘Overperforming,’ 2 Feet of Snow Possible, Saucon Valley Being Buried by Blizzard of ’16
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Saucon Valley residents are hunkered down and weathering the worst snowstorm to hit the region in 20 years.
Community
Hellertown Snow Emergency Ends at 6 p.m. Wednesday
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In advance of a winter storm that is forecast to drop at least six inches of snow on the area, both Hellertown borough and Lower Saucon Township officials have declared snow emergencies that will take effect late Friday and early Saturday.