Heavy, wet snow slows travel in Montgomery County, Pa. as crews plow into the night

NORRISTOWN, Pa. (WPVI) — As night fell in Montgomery County, the snow picked up, visibility worsened and more and more crews hit the roads.

“Long – probably at least into tomorrow night plowing,” said Mark Kosma of Warminster.

Snow covered the roads in Norristown, and some people were even trekking through it on foot. Although ridership was light, SEPTA was out taking it slow, helping people get home.

“Some are better than others, most are slick, but it’s a heavy wet snow, so it’s going to be wet and dangerous,” Kosma said of the road conditions.

People made sure to stock up as the storm moved in so they could hunker down until it was over.

“We probably have enough supplies to last a year, but my wife always needs something else,” said Gerald Nachman of Wayne.

“We have a snowblower, so my husband is ready for that, and I’ll be sitting inside waiting with soup,” added Maryanne Keith of King of Prussia.

Earlier in the day, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed a disaster declaration due to the winter storm.

The disaster declaration allows the Commonwealth to quickly draw down funding and provide state agencies with the resources needed to assist counties and municipalities with response efforts.

The governor urged Pennsylvanians to stay off the roads as the storm continues to intensify.

Get live updates on the winter storm here.