Maryanne Mash, her daughter Helen, right, and friend Lin Pounder, left, pose for a photo at the Rocky Statue while on a visit from Liverpool, New York, during Winter Storm Petra, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019.
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by Thom Carroll PhillyVoice Contributor
Winter Storm Petra has arrived in Philadelphia, and the snow is falling across the region. With accumulations predicted to be between 3 and 5 inches, public and parochial schools in the city, as well as students in many suburban districts, had the day off. Many ventured out to make the most of their snow day.
The snow was expected to continue throughout the day, eventually changing over to sleet and perhaps rain by early evening.
Follow our full coverage of the storm with updates throughout the day here. And if you're looking to venture out to grab a drink and bite to eat, these local places are offering "snow day specials."
Below is a collection of photos from around the city.
Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceSnow accumulates along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Wednesday, during Winter Storm Petra, Feb. 20, 2019.Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceWinter Storm Petra didn't stop these people from running along the Schuylkill River Trail, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceAs of early afternoon on Wednesday, Center City received about 2-3 inches of snow - enough to get pulled in a sled along the Schuylkill River Trail. Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceNot even snow can stop this group of people from putting on a Rocky pose on the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art during Winter Storm Petra, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019.
Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceAva, Paul and Alex run up the steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art during Winter Storm Petra on Wednesday. Feb. 20. 2019. Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceCars and trucks travel a wet I-76 in Philadelphia during Winter Storm Petra, Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019.Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceVehicles travel I-76 with their headlines on during Winter Storm Petra on Wednesday morning, Feb. 20, 2019.Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceMorning traffic moves on a wet I-76 during Winter Storm Petra on Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019. Road conditions are expected to get more hazardous throughout the day.Thom Carroll/PhillyVoiceEastbound traffic on I-76 during Winter Storm Petra, Wednesday Feb. 20, 2019.