PHOTOS: Philly Transformed Into a Giant Ice Rink Last Night
And no, you’re not the only one who wiped out.
ICYMI – or in case you haven’t yet wiped out like the rest of us – Philly transformed into a giant ice skating rink last night.
Just as forecasters warned, freezing rain, sleet and frigid temps brought a thin sheet of ice to city streets and sidewalks (and railings … and cars … and gross, exhaust-stained snow). It was, and still is, treacherous out there – so use caution when walking or driving.
Here, some of the iciest pics for you to peruse while you look forward to warmer weather this weekend. (And remember to walk like a penguin if you encounter more ice on Tuesday.)
https://www.instagram.com/p/BdtMOdFhLyk/?taken-at=257206400
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bdtq6XcnG_K/?taken-at=9565908
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everything is covered in either black ice or snow that’s then covered in ice. i’m over winter ok pic.twitter.com/hN1bV31Kes
— cath (@cathalyse) January 8, 2018
Might as well cop a pair of ice skates for these sidewalks smh
— lai lam (@SojuBoyTellEm) January 9, 2018
https://twitter.com/jblumgart/status/950474361844195330
.@FOX29philly Next@10: Cars&Trucks frozen in ice in Port Richmond for over a week.Neighbors call for action.#fox29 pic.twitter.com/i3xgtmBpfP
— Dave Schratwieser (@DSchratwieser) January 9, 2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/BdtN9qxjF-M/
When the snow & slush covered streets are safer than the ice covered sidewalks…URGH! Yeah this is a tough call. Monday I became one of those people I hate walking in the street. And heck I was wearing boots with traction on them. SMH These sidewalks ain't loyal. pic.twitter.com/b6M6Pta98h
— Nicki Mayo (@nickimayonews) January 9, 2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/BduJ4mJnimU/?taken-at=257206400
https://www.instagram.com/p/BdthU4zDcGU/?taken-at=257206400
Ice to see you. pic.twitter.com/NblmBzffL1
— Justin Silverman (@JustySilverman) January 9, 2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/BdtUu7FBgoz/?taken-at=9565908
My home stop/ice rink on the @SEPTA_BSL pic.twitter.com/4siiOaMs5Z
— Michelle (@MickiN) January 9, 2018
Yep, that’s ice. Save time to scrap your car and to go slow. I fell in my driveway yesterday, dealing with a sore shoulder today. More on the ice, on 6abc pic.twitter.com/ogsKiRGL3R
— Tamala Edwards (@TamEdwards6abc) January 9, 2018
Philly sidewalks + ice … damn.
— Sam ⓥ (@thecheshiresam) January 9, 2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/BdtUxVvA23u/?taken-at=9565908
https://www.instagram.com/p/BdtglOqAmWg/?taken-at=257206400
https://twitter.com/joshhechinger/status/950588456710934528
https://www.instagram.com/p/BdtcFd8BW95/?taken-at=257206400
Everyone walking to work like a penguin on the ice this morning. pic.twitter.com/u0epnnm1Yh
— erinjǝannǝ🌺 (@ejcandel) January 9, 2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/BdthUeijV2Y/
I hear tapping on my skylight window ….. ice is falling pic.twitter.com/ToPRfWxdPv
— DILEMMA (@OfficialDilemma) January 9, 2018
Stay safe…drive and walk slow! Lots of freezing rain/black ice tonight! #weather #philly pic.twitter.com/sg8UYaCRSx
— Brittney Shipp (@brittneyshipp) January 9, 2018
Strapping on my ice skates for the 4 block journey through South Philly to the 🚌 stop this AM. #PHLed
— Charlie McGeehan (@CMcGeeIII) January 9, 2018
Alright stop, collaborate and listen. Ice is back so not falling is the mission.
More on a slick morning commute, and no Vanilla Ice references on @KYWNewsradio pic.twitter.com/zJDzVemiVi
— Tim Jimenez (@TimJRadio) January 9, 2018
It took this Drexel student 10 minutes to scrape ice off her windshield in University City @6abc pic.twitter.com/cQLvYoBsjX
— Annie McCormick (@6abcAnnie) January 9, 2018
Welcome to Philly, everywhere outdoors is now an ice rink
— Molly Tack-Hooper (@MollyTack) January 8, 2018
Shoulda worn my skates. Like an ice rink on sidewalks in Philly right now @NBCPhiladelphia pic.twitter.com/ijKdo2t0wM
— Randy Gyllenhaal (@RandyGyllenhaal) January 9, 2018
https://www.instagram.com/p/BduqiBQnt7g/
