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March 07, 2018 - 3:38 pm

Snow falling in NEPA: causing problems in the Poconos

Snow continues to fall in NEPA...more so in those areas east of the Interstate 81 corridor. WNEP's Kurt Aaron says 4 to 8 inches is expected in the Scranton and Wilkes Barre area, with higher amounts in the Poconos. Gov Tom Wolf says some areas are getting very heavy snowfall which is hard to...
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March 07, 2018 - 7:44 am

WB/Scr to get 4-8 inches of snow today, 6-10" in the Poconos

WNEP Meteorologist Joe Snedeker says Wilkes Barre/Scranton will get 4-8 inches of snow today, with the heavier snow arriving after noon. 6 to 10 inches are expected in the Poconos. PennDOT has imposed a ban on empty straight trucks, large combination vehicles (tandem trailers and double trailers),...
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March 06, 2018 - 9:08 pm

Preparing for the Storm; 6 to 12 inches expected in WB/Scr, more in the Poconos

From Governor Wolf's office- Governor Wolf Announces Additional Preparedness Efforts, Enhanced Staffing for Winter Storm March 06, 2018 Announces a State of Emergency Through Existing Disaster Declaration Proclamation Harrisburg, PA – As another winter storm takes aim at Pennsylvania, Governor Tom...
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March 02, 2018 - 12:09 pm

Significant traffic and power issues as winter storm blows through NEPA

PennDot has reduced speeds to 45mph on all the interstates in NEPA. Travel is treacherous in many areas and motorists are urged to use extreme caution if they must travel. Wind gusts will pick up this afternoon and could cause further power outages. See our links below for weather, flight, traffic...
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January 30, 2018 - 9:14 am

Numerous Accidents from Early Snow Conditions

Snow in the area this morning has caused some very slippery travel conditions. Numerous accidents have been and are still being reported. Carverton Road among the roads described as a "sheet of ice". Some hills in Wilkes Barre are called impassible. A crash earlier this morning involving a pick up...
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January 17, 2018 - 5:51 am

It's Been Snow Going To Travel Today

PennDOT has lifted most of the speed limit restrictions that were in place on several roadways in the region. Due to the winter storm impacting the region, speed limits were reduced yesterday evening to 45 mph on all interstates in the region. All speeds are restored to their usual posted limits,...
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January 04, 2018 - 5:15 am

Snow and Cold

Heading out? Leave some extra travel time. Showery snow is already causing slippery travel conditions. It's expected to continue into late this morning leaving 2 to 3 inches. Then the winds pick up and very cold temperatures move in. There is a Wind Chill and Weather Advisory in effect from the...
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The Sue Henry Show
March 26, 2017 - 8:01 pm

Stelllllaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Has anyone seen Stella? Hopefully in your world, she’s just an anxious memory at the moment. Two weeks ago, we were in full preparation for a moment of uncertainty involving the convergence of two storms that double teamed Northeastern Pennsylvania. A lot of times when we talk about these storms on...
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