January 26, 2026 - Yesterday
Leadership for the County of Berks and the County Court System have decided that Berks County offices and the courts will open at 10 am on Tuesday, January 27. Jurors should report at 11 am. Department heads and row officers should manage staffing to ensure that the county court system and county departments open to the public at the appropriate time. Please be sure that you are monitoring email, the county website, or Berks Alert for further developments. County departments with 24/7 operations should follow their established policies and protocols. Leadership for the County of Berks and the County Court System have decided that Berks County offices and the courts will open at 10 am on Tuesday, January 27. Jurors should report at 11 am. Department heads and row officers should manage staffing to ensure that the county court system and county departments open to the public at the appropriate time. Please be sure that you are monitoring email, the county website, or Berks Alert for…
January 26, 2026 - Yesterday
Berks County snowfall reports by the National Weather Service for Sunday, January 25, 2026 (final NWS report): Berks County snowfall reports by the National Weather Service for Sunday, January 25, 2026 (final NWS report):
January 26, 2026 - Yesterday
BARTA will resume bus service starting at 12:30 PM today, Monday, January 26, 2026 and will follow the BARTA ALTERNATE WINTER DETOURS on certain routes. Buses will depart from the BARTA Transportation Center (BTC) at the first scheduled time point at or after 12:30 PM and will continue for the rest of the day. BARTA will resume bus service starting at 12:30 PM today, Monday, January 26, 2026 and will follow the BARTA ALTERNATE WINTER DETOURS on certain routes. Buses will depart from the BARTA Transportation Center (BTC) at the first scheduled time point at or after 12:30 PM and will continue for the rest of the day.
January 26, 2026 - Yesterday
A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 7 PM Monday evening to 10 AM Wednesday. A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 7 PM Monday evening to 10 AM Wednesday.
January 26, 2026 - Yesterday
The National Weather Service has reported that the record daily maximum snowfall was set in Reading on Sunday, January, 25, 2026. A total of 9.4 inches of snow fell in the city, breaking the previous record of 9.0 inches that had stood since 1905. Snowfall records for the Reading area date back to 1858. The National Weather Service has reported that the record daily maximum snowfall was set in Reading on Sunday, January, 25, 2026. A total of 9.4 inches of snow fell in the city, breaking the previous record of 9.0 inches that had stood since 1905. Snowfall records for the Reading area date back to 1858.
January 26, 2026 - Thursday
Berks County snowfall reports by the National Weather Service for Sunday, January 25, 2026 as of 3 PM (latest NWS report): Berks County snowfall reports by the National Weather Service for Sunday, January 25, 2026 as of 3 PM (latest NWS report):
January 25, 2026 - Thursday
BARTA has SUSPENDED fixed-route bus service for Monday, January 26, 2026. If conditions are safe, BARTA may start fixed-route service at noon on Monday, January 26, 2026. Updates and announcements will be communicated if that begins. BARTA Special Services shared-ride service will operate medically necessary and essential work trips only on Monday. BARTA Administrative offices will be CLOSED on Monday, January 26, 2026. BARTA has SUSPENDED fixed-route bus service for Monday, January 26, 2026. If conditions are safe, BARTA may start fixed-route service at noon on Monday, January 26, 2026. Updates and announcements will be communicated if that begins. BARTA Special Services shared-ride service will operate medically necessary and essential work trips only on Monday. BARTA Administrative offices will be CLOSED on Monday, January 26, 2026.
January 25, 2026 - Thursday
Via NWS: Heavy snow falling across the region this morning. As of 8:25 AM, doppler radar and trained spotter reports indicate moderate to heavy snow is moving across the area this morning. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will be common, which will reduce the visibility to one half of a mile or less. Via NWS: Heavy snow falling across the region this morning. As of 8:25 AM, doppler radar and trained spotter reports indicate moderate to heavy snow is moving across the area this morning. Snowfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour will be common, which will reduce the visibility to one half of a mile or less. Given the very cold conditions, roads are snow covered and slippery. The higher rate of snowfall will make it more difficult for road crews to keep up. If you must travel, use extra caution.
January 24, 2026 - Thursday
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) today announced that all driver license and photo centers, including its full-service center in Harrisburg, will be closed Monday, January 26, 2026, through Tuesday, January 27, 2026, due to the predicted snow event this weekend.
January 23, 2026 - Thursday
Accident on 422 westbound in the City of Reading near Lancaster Ave, reported to be 3 vehicles with injuries.
January 23, 2026 - Thursday
Due to the weekend winter forecast, Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority (BARTA) WILL NOT OPERATE fixed-route bus service on Sunday, January 25, 2026. BARTA Special Services shared-ride service will only operate medically necessary and essential worker trips. All services for both fixed-route bus service and non-essential shared ride service will be suspended for the entire day. Monday service will be evaluated Sunday afternoon to determine if service will operate on Monday. Due to the weekend winter forecast, Berks Area Regional Transportation Authority (BARTA) WILL NOT OPERATE fixed-route bus service on Sunday, January 25, 2026. BARTA Special Services shared-ride service will only operate medically necessary and essential worker trips. All services for both fixed-route bus service and non-essential shared ride service will be suspended for the entire day. Monday service will be evaluated Sunday afternoon to determine if service will operate on Monday.
January 23, 2026 - Thursday
A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM Monday. Heavy snow with mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 15 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch. A Winter Storm Warning has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from 7 PM Saturday to 1 PM Monday. Heavy snow with mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations between 10 and 15 inches and ice accumulations around one tenth of an inch.
January 22, 2026 - Thursday
Our initial snowfall forecast for the weekend winter storm is for a widespread 8-18". Mixing will likely reduce totals near and southeast of I-95, with the lowest totals occurring in this region. Precip falling mainly late Saturday night through early Monday morning, peaking during the daytime Sunday. A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for the entire region. Very cold conditions expected starting Friday night through next week. Via NWS: Our initial snowfall forecast for the weekend winter storm is for a widespread 8-18". Mixing will likely reduce totals near and southeast of I-95, with the lowest totals occurring in this region. Precip falling mainly late Saturday night through early Monday morning, peaking during the daytime Sunday. A Winter Storm Watch remains in effect for the entire region. Very cold conditions expected starting Friday night through next week.
January 22, 2026 - Thursday
The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for Berks County from 10 PM Friday to 10 AM Saturday. Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below expected. The National Weather Service has issued a Cold Weather Advisory for Berks County from 10 PM Friday to 10 AM Saturday. Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below expected.
January 22, 2026 - Thursday
Reading Police have closed the 800 block of Franklin Street due to an active police incident. The Berks County Emergency Response Team is on scene. Officers were heard using a loudspeaker to announce they had a warrant and order an individual inside the building to exit. After several loud bangs were heard, police entered the building. Police have not shared any details of the incident. Reading Police have closed the 800 block of Franklin Street due to an active police incident. The Berks County Emergency Response Team is on scene. Officers were heard using a loudspeaker to announce they had a warrant and order an individual inside the building to exit. After several loud bangs were heard, police entered the building. Police have not shared any details of the incident.
January 22, 2026 - Thursday
Via NWS: Gusty winds late this morning... A brief surge of 40 to 45 mph wind gusts will move through the southern Poconos, northern New Jersey, Lehigh Valley, and down into Philadelphia into the early afternoon hours. Be prepared for changing road conditions.
January 22, 2026 - Thursday
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service from late Saturday night through Monday afternoon.
January 22, 2026 - Thursday
Reading Police and EMS responded to the report of a shooting early Thursday morning, 1/22/26, at 12:34 AM, in the 200 block of North 10th Street. Initially described to be a fully involved vehicle fire and a victim with a gunshot wound. One person was transported to the hospital, condition unknown. Reading Police and EMS responded to the report of a shooting early Thursday morning, 1/22/26, at 12:34 AM, in the 200 block of North 10th Street. Initially described to be a fully involved vehicle fire and a victim with a gunshot wound. One person was transported to the hospital, condition unknown.
January 19, 2026 - 8 days ago
A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County from 2 AM to 10 AM Tuesday. Very cold wind chills as low as 12 degrees below zero expected. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves. A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued by the National Weather Service for Berks County from 2 AM to 10 AM Tuesday. Very cold wind chills as low as 12 degrees below zero expected. The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.
January 18, 2026 - 10 days ago
Berks County snowfall reports by the National Weather Service for Sunday, January 18, 2026 as of 9:30 AM: Berks County snowfall reports by the National Weather Service for Sunday, January 18, 2026 as of 9:30 AM:
January 18, 2026 - 10 days ago
A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service until 8:00 PM Sunday night. Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 to 4 inches. Plan on slippery road conditions. Slow down and use caution while traveling. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service until 8:00 PM Sunday night. Snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 to 4 inches. Plan on slippery road conditions. Slow down and use caution while traveling.
January 18, 2026 - 10 days ago
A Dense Fog Advisory has been issued for Berks County by the National Weather Service until midnight Saturday night. Visibility as low as one-quarter mile or less in dense fog. Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous. Patchy freezing fog may result in localized black ice, especially on untreated roads. If driving, slow down, use your headlights, and leave plenty of distance ahead of you.
January 17, 2026 - 10 days ago
Patchy fog is forming across portions of southeast Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and northern Delaware where it snowed earlier today. Overall, visibilities will be as low as 1 mile, but highly localized dense fog with visibilities down to one-quarter mile is possible as well. Some patchy freezing fog may also result in slick roads, especially on untreated roads. Use caution when traveling, as well as low-beam headlights, and be prepared for changes in visibility. Patchy fog is forming across portions of southeast Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and northern Delaware where it snowed earlier today. Overall, visibilities will be as low as 1 mile, but highly localized dense fog with visibilities down to one-quarter mile is possible as well. Some patchy freezing fog may also result in slick roads, especially on untreated roads. Use caution when traveling, as well as low-beam headlights, and be prepared for changes in visibility.
January 17, 2026 - 10 days ago
Berks County snowfall reports by the National Weather Service for Saturday, January 17, 2026: Berks County snowfall reports by the National Weather Service for Saturday, January 17, 2026: