BOROUGH OF HANOVER DECLARES SNOW EMERGENCY IN ADVANCE OF WINTER STORM

Hanover, Pa. – By the authority of the Borough Manager, the Borough of Hanover has declared a Snow Emergency, effective 6:00PM on Saturday, January 24, 2026 until further notice.

All vehicles must be removed from designated snow emergency routes by 6:00PM on Saturday. These routes include: SR 94 (Baltimore Street / Carlisle Street), SR 194 (Broadway / Frederick Street), SR 116 (York Street / High Street), all Center Square quadrants, Eisenhower Drive, and the posted secondary routes of Ruth Avenue from Walnut Street to Hanover Street and Locust Street from Middle Street to Pleasant Street — by 6:00PM on Saturday, January 24, 2026. Vehicles remaining on these routes after 6:00 PM are subject to be ticketed and towed at the owner’s expense.

The snow emergency has been declared in response to a forecasted snowstorm expected late Saturday through Monday, allowing Borough crews to safely and efficiently clear roadways. Snow emergency routes are plowed first. Residential and secondary roads will be cleared once snow emergency roads are plowed.

Important Snow Emergency Regulations

• Fines & Towing: All vehicles parked on snow emergency routes after the declaration will be towed and fined. Claims that a vehicle is inoperable will not be considered. Towed vehicles will be impounded and released only through the Hanover Police Department.
• Vehicle Equipment: All vehicles operated on Borough streets must be equipped with snow tires or chains.
• Public Parking Lots: In order to clear roads of parked vehicles, residents are encouraged to use the following public parking lots: Lot #1 on Baltimore Street (Zone 73301), Lot #2 on West Chestnut Street (Zone 73302), Lot #4 on Carlisle Street (Zone 73304), Lot #5 on Railroad Street (Zone 73305), Lot #7 on York Street (Zone 73307) and Lot #9 at the Hanover Market House (Zone 73009).
• Private Parking Lots: Use of private lots is available at the discretion of property owners; posted signage must be obeyed.
• Private Plowing: Snow may not be plowed or piled onto public streets or adjacent private property. Private plows are not permitted on public streets. Violators will be fined.
• Fire Hydrants: Residents are encouraged to keep fire hydrants clear of snow for public safety.
• Sidewalk Snow Removal:
  • Residential properties must clear sidewalks to a minimum width of three (3) feet within 24 hours after snowfall ends.
  • Downtown properties must clear a six (6) foot-wide walkway within 10 hours, or by noon the following day if snowfall ends between 5:00 PM and midnight.
  • Congealed snow or ice must be treated with anti-skid materials.
  • Snow is prohibited from being placed in public streets.

The snow emergency will remain in effect until further notice. Updates will be posted on the Borough’s website and Facebook page.

All relative ordinances regarding snow emergencies are listed in the Borough Code Chapter 304 “Snow Emergencies” and online at HanoverBoroughPA.gov/222/Snow-Emergency-Regulations.

Questions may be directed to the Borough of Hanover at 717-637-3877 during regular business hours. In case of emergency, call 911.

Borough of Hanover Vision
“We envision a thriving, welcoming community appealing to individuals, families and businesses where best-practices shape delivery of exceptional municipal services and citizen engagement. By providing efficient, high-quality services, we support a clean and safe environment, inclusive recreation, and a vibrant, drug-free downtown for all.”

About the Borough of Hanover

The Borough of Hanover, York County, Pennsylvania, was incorporated in 1815. The Borough serves the public through stewardship, government, development and improvements of public assets including water/sewer/stormwater & refuse utilities, parks & recreation facilities, the Hanover Market House, the Guthrie Memorial Library, as well as Code Enforcement, Police & Fire Departments. It is governed by the Borough Council, overseen by the Borough Manager, and staffed by administrative, public service, public works, sewer, water, refuse and engineering professionals. Known as the Snack Food Capital of the World, Hanover is home, not only to numerous food industries, but also to manufacturing, extensive metal working enterprises, technology, commercial sales, and services. Hanover Borough offices, located at 33 Frederick Street, can be reached at 717-637-3877 or by email at Info@HanoverBoroughPA.gov. More information is available at www.HanoverBoroughPA.gov.