Flash Freeze, Snow Squalls To Hit PA: PennDOT Implements Restrictions, Crews On Patrol
PennDOT is preparing for a dangerous winter storm set to bring snow squalls, icy roads, and potential flash freeze conditions across Pennsylvania starting early Thursday, Dec. 5. Crews will begin road patrols as early as midnight in some areas, and vehicle restrictions will go into effect to ensure safety.
Early Patrols and No Pretreatment
Crews in Dauphin County will begin operations at 12 a.m., with other counties in the region starting patrols at 4 a.m., according to PennDOT spokesperson Fritzi Schreffler.
Due to forecasts predicting initial rainfall, PennDOT will not pretreat roads, a…
DNA Samples ID Victims Killed In 80 Car Pile-Up On I-81
DNA samples were what ultimately helped officials identify the six victims killed in a nearly 80-car pileup on Interstate 81 caused by a snow squall last month, authorities said.
The people who are listed together were riding in the same vehicle, according to state police. Their names were released Thursday, April 21.
Terri Stull, 56, and Douglas Teeter, 57; both of Lexington, Massachusetts
Rita Matos, 40, and Edward Ramos, 43; both of Carlisle
William Douglas, 69, of Pine Grove, West Virginia
Domingo Diaz, 66, of Brooklyn, New York
There were 39 commercial and 41 passenger vehicles i…
Snow Squalls, Gusty Winds, Temperature Plunge Will Accompany Strong Cold Front
A quick-moving storm system that brought a blast of snow to the region has moved east, but a strong approaching cold front will result in snow squalls, snow showers, gusty winds and a drop in temperatures across the area.
The squalls, which could produce a coating to an inch of accumulation, are expected on Wednesday, Jan. 8, mainly in the late morning through the afternoon. They may bring brief low visibilities down to a quarter-mile or less.
For New York City, Long Island, Southern Westchester and coastal Connecticut, a Wind Advisory is in effect fr…
