Photos: Here's how people in the Philly area spent their snow day

More than a decade's worth of snowfall came down on Philadelphia over the weekend, bringing with it the most significant snow accumulation in years. Sunday's total of 9.3 inches at the airport broke the daily record for January 25th and left roads impassable as cleanup crews struggled to make headway amidst freezing temperatures that will linger throughout the week.

The city came to a standstill, with schools closed, public transportation reduced, and snow emergency declared in Philadelphia and New Jersey. Despite the chaos, residents made the most of their unexpected day off, braving the elements for fun-filled adventures such as sledding down iconic hills like those at the Philadelphia Art Museum.

Resident's took to social media and captured stunning photos of snow-covered streets, sidewalks, and parks. From Fairmount to Manayunk, neighborhoods were transformed into winter wonderlands, with residents showing remarkable resilience in the face of the blizzard.

Clearing snow from their homes was a top priority for many residents, who bundled up to tackle the deepening drifts. In Schwenksville, Montgomery County, crews worked tirelessly to clear roads and sidewalks, aided by volunteers like Brandon Mumbauer, Chris Cusumano, and Ric O'Neill.

As the city slowly returns to normal, it's a reminder of the joys that snowfall can bring – from sledding down hills to enjoying the peacefulness of a winter wonderland. With temperatures expected to drop further, residents are advised to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions to stay safe during the stormy weather.
 
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omg i'm so jealous i wish i could've experienced that snow day in philly it sounds like an absolute blast especially trying out those iconic sledding spots at the art museum 🎿😍 and i love how residents came together to help with the cleanup efforts, totally heartwarming πŸ€— those guys from schwenksville doing their part, so cool πŸ‘
 
Ugh, I'm so glad I didn't have plans over the weekend πŸ˜‚... like, who needs that much snow?! I was stuck inside with a ton of work and couldn't even get out for a walk, let alone go sledding πŸ€¦β€β™€οΈ. But, at the same time, it's kinda cool to see how everyone came together to deal with it - the crews working hard to clear roads, and people showing off their snow-tastic photos online πŸ“Έ... I just wish they'd get this city cleaned up ASAP so we can all get back to normal life πŸ™.
 
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Omg yessss, I'm so glad Philly got hit by that epic snowfall!!! πŸŒ¨οΈβ„οΈ It's amazing how it brought everyone together, even in the midst of all that chaos. And those pics on social media? Mind-blown! Fairmount and Manayunk look like winter wonderlands 😍. I love that people took matters into their own hands to clear the snow from their homes - they're literally the real MVPs πŸ™Œ. And kudos to the volunteers who helped out in Schwenksville, Montgomery County 🀝. It's days like these that remind us of the beauty and magic of snowfall. Let's keep staying safe and enjoying this winter wonderland while it lasts! πŸ’–
 
omg u guys i'm still shaking about the snow last wknd in philly it was like a total winter wonderland i live close to fairmount park & let me tell u we got hit with like 9.3 inches of snow lol i was so stoked to just stay home & enjoy it but my neighbors were all out there clearing their sidewalks & driveways i mean kudos to them πŸ™Œ i did get to go sledding at the art museum tho wooo those hills r insane! πŸŽΏπŸ’¨
 
I gotta say, I love how people in Philly came together like that! ❄️ It's amazing how something as wild as a snowstorm can bring out the best in folks. I mean, who needs public transportation when you've got neighbors helping each other shovel snow? 🀝 And let's be real, sledding down those iconic hills at the Art Museum is just pure joy! 😊 It's like, life's not always about productivity and getting stuff done – sometimes it's okay to slow down, grab a sled, and have some fun in the snow. The real lesson here is that even in tough times (or crazy weather!), we've got each other. We can choose to focus on the chaos or find ways to make the most of it. And honestly, I think Philly's residents did just that. 😊
 
Omg I'm soooo glad ppl got 2 enjoy da snow! ❄️
I know some ppl were stuck inside witout power or somethin but they made da most of it by goin out n havin fun πŸ’¨
Roads are still super slippery tho 😩
Hope every1 gets back 2 normal life soon πŸ™
 
Wow 🌨️, 9.3 inches of snow is crazy! Interesting how people made the most of it, though 😊. I feel like Philly needs a good ol' fashioned snow day more often, you know? ❄️ People's resilience in the face of the blizzard was pretty inspiring. And those photos on social media? Straight fire πŸ”₯!
 
omg this is insane! 🌨️πŸ’₯ 9.3 inches in one day is like, crazy talk! I was literally stuck at home trying to shovel my driveway while watching the news go by on TV πŸ˜‚. Schools closing and public transport reduced? yeah, that's a total game-changer for the city! everyone's making the most of it tho, sledding down hills and taking pics with their snow-covered homes... Fairmount to Manayunk is straight fire right now! 🌟πŸ”₯ Those crew members in Schwenksville are the real MVPs tho, clearin' roads and sidewalks like pros πŸ’ͺ. glad to see residents comin together to help each other out 🀝. gotta stay safe during this storm tho, winter wonderland vibes can turn into a mess quick β„οΈπŸ’¨ #Snowmageddon #PhillyBlizzard #WinterWonderland #StaySafe
 
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