The Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in State College remains in effect until 12:00 PM Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Total snow accumulations are expected to be as high as 5 inches.
The Snow Emergency issued by Gettysburg Borough will remain in effect for 24-hours after the expiration of the Winter Weather Advisory to allow sufficient time for all snow emergency routes to be cleared of accumulated snow.
All vehicles must be removed from snow emergency routes during a declared snow emergency. Enforcement to remove vehicles from snow emergency routes begin once a snow emergency is declared. In a snow emergency, all main roadways and emergency routes will be the priority, while side streets and alleys will take the longest to clear of snow. The Borough asks for the public’s patience as the Borough’s crews work to keep roads and alleys passable.
The following information is important for all residents and businesses to know:
- ALL residents and businesses (property owners) are responsible for clearing their sidewalks within 24-hours of the end of precipitation. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in a fine.
- Additionally, it is unlawful to place snow/ice in the street. Snow/ice must be cleared to a location other than a street. Gettysburg Police will be prepared to cite violators.
- The Borough also asks that residents clear snow from the areas surrounding fire hydrants. This allows the fire department better ability to timely respond to a fire emergency should one arise.
- No vehicles may be parked on a snow emergency route at any time the snow emergency is in effect. NOTE: Removal of vehicles along a snow emergency route is required. The Borough reserves the right to tow vehicles along a snow emergency route at the owner’s expense. Violators may also be subject to a fine. This action is crucial in order to adequately clear snow from curb to curb.
- Residents are encouraged to park vehicles at the Racehorse Alley (RHA) Parking Garage or at the Gettysburg Area Recreation Authority (GARA) on Long Lane until the snow emergency is lifted. Parking fees and parking enforcement are suspended in the RHA Garage during a declared snow emergency. Normal parking fees and enforcement will resume once the snow emergency is lifted – at 12:00 PM Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
- Snow Emergency Routes are:
| Street | Side | Location |
| Barlow Street | North | From Hazel Alley to Markley Alley |
| Breckenridge Street | North | From Baltimore Street to South Franklin Street |
| Highland Avenue | Both | From Johns Avenue to Queen Street |
| Hillcrest Place | Both | From Locust Street to its terminus |
| Howard Avenue | West | From Buford Avenue to West High Street |
| Lincoln Square | Both | Entire length |
| West Middle Street | Both | From Baltimore Street to the Borough limit |
| Seminary Avenue | South | From Buford Avenue to North Hay Street |
| South Street | North | From Baltimore Street to South Washington Street |
| Springs Avenue | North | From West Street to Reynolds Avenue |
| Springs Avenue | South | From West Street to the Tiber |
| Village Drive | Both | In the cul-de-sac only |
| South Washington Street | West | From South Street ina southerly direction to a point 90 feet south of the southernmost access driveway |
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