Winter Weather Update for Feb. 21, 2026: How We’re Preparing for the Storm

Winter Weather Update: More Snow on the Way

That’s right – we’ve got more snow in the forecast, so staff here at Evesham Township are preparing once again.

The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard Warning for our area effective from Sunday morning through early evening Monday. Residents should prepare for heavy snow with total accumulations potentially reaching about 12 inches or more, and wind gusts reaching up to 55 mph.

These conditions are expected to make travel very difficult and will likely create hazardous situations for any travel Sunday into Monday.

Preparation

As our crews begin their work, please be aware of our specific treatment plan for this storm's conditions. With the current forecast calling for rain before the transition to snow, we will not be applying liquid brine, as it would wash away.

Instead, our teams will begin salting the roads as the storm begins to transition.

With temperatures expected to remain above freezing throughout the event, we anticipate that the warmth of the pavement will help prevent the snow from bonding to the road surface.

Public Works Yard and Trash Collection

The Public Works Recycling Center at 100 Sharp Road will be CLOSED on Monday, February 23, 2026 to allow Public Works Staff to continue dealing with storm matters.

Trash Collection is also being pushed back one day for all residents for the week of Feb. 23.

Once Plowing Begins

Our crews are ready, but as always, please keep the following in mind:

• Plowing Priorities: Once snow starts, the first goal is to achieve passable roads for emergency access and cautious travel. Crews clear main and county roads first to support emergency services before moving into neighborhoods and secondary streets.
• Road Conditions: During active storms, depending on the severity, pavement may not be entirely clear until the snow stops.
• The Team: To cover over 300 lane miles, the township uses a mix of public works crews and supervised private contractors – so you might see various vehicles like landscapers or otherwise unmarked trucks.
• State Highways: Please remember that Route 70 and Route 73 are maintained exclusively by the New Jersey Department of Transportation.

What YOU can do to help before and during the snow

To help our drivers do the best job possible, please follow these tips:

1. 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗢𝗳𝗳-𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁: Please keep cars in driveways so plows can clear the road.

2. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 "𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗗𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗺𝗮": Plows usually require at least two passes. While we try to avoid blocking driveways, snow displacement is unavoidable. Tip: Wait until the storm ends to do your final shovel of the driveway apron.

3. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘀 and 𝗣𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗛𝗼𝗼𝗽𝘀 from the streets during the snow plowing operations.

4. If possible, 𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗬 𝗢𝗙𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗥𝗢𝗔𝗗 during significant snow events. Unless it’s absolutely necessary, please leave the roads to DPW crews, first responders, and other essential personnel.

5. If you are on the roads during plowing operations, 𝗽𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝗲𝘅𝘁𝗿𝗮 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲𝘀 and please drive slowly. Do not attempt to pass vehicles while they are plowing.

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝘁’𝘀 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝘂𝗽

1. 𝗗𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝘃𝗲 𝗦𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 (𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸): Pushing snow back into the road creates a hazard and is a direct violation of township ordinance. And most times it just results in the plow pushing the snow right back into your driveway! Please aim your shovels and snow blowers toward your lawn instead.

2. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘀𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝘆𝗱𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗲. Hydrants are there for your protection and that of your neighbors.

3. 𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹𝗸 within 12 hours of daylight after the snowfall or other inclement weather has stopped. This is especially important if your sidewalk provides walking access for students going to school. This also includes corner ADA ramps that abut your sidewalk. If your home abuts a sidewalk on the front, side, or directly behind your home, that is most likely your responsibility as a homeowner. For questions, please reach out to the township.

4. 𝗗𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗯𝗼𝘅𝗲𝘀 are also a homeowner’s responsibility.

5.  Residents in areas where Homeowners Associations are responsible for snow removal must direct concerns to their specific HOA.

6. 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀, 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗱𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝘁𝘀 are NOT the responsibility of The Township.

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲, 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘆 𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗺, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸.