Thursday morning, we can expect ice and snow, particularly in the central and northern mountains. 22, will bring numerous hazards from west to east across the state, including icing, snowfall, a flash freeze, and dangerous winds and cold that will last through the weekend. "We can't control the weather, but we each can control how informed and prepared we are, so that we can make decisions that keep our loved ones safe."Īccording to the National Weather Service, a dangerous winter storm arriving Thursday, Dec. "Many people are traveling to spend time with friends and family this weekend, so it's important to know the forecast for your home, your destination and points along your intended travel route," said PEMA Director Randy Padfield. The Wolf Administration is urging Pennsylvanians to pay attention to weather forecasts and remain alert for rapidly changing conditions and brutal cold this holiday weekend. Many vehicles traveling up the hill and stopped for the red traffic signal at North Sherman Street were observed spinning their wheels when the light turned green.Ī city plow truck was seen removing snow and salting Coal Street.
One LCTA bus was not able to ascend the steep hill coming to a stop partially in the right travel lane near Reno Lane. Several vehicles slid into curbs or other vehicles on a snow and ice covered Coal Street during this morning's heavy snowfall. While PennDOT recommends not traveling during winter storms, motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting - which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways throughout the storm until precipitation stops and roads are clear.
on Thursday, LCTA was operating again and on SNOW ROUTES.Īlthough PennDOT crews are treating roadways, the department's primary goal is to keep roads passable, not completely free of ice and snow. Wintermantel, Marketing & Communications Director at the Luzerne County Transportation Authority, said LCTA service was temporarily suspended until road conditions improved. When conditions improve, PennDOT will remove the travel restrictions. The purpose of the restriction is to help ensure the interstates remain open during the most challenging winter storm conditions. Interstate 84 in Lackawanna, Wayne and Pike counties.Īdditional speed restrictions on other interstates could be added depending on changing conditions. Interstate 81 in Lackawanna, Luzerne and Susquehanna counties.
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