PennDOT on the Pennsylvania Turnpike advises drivers to avoid unnecessary travel
Updated: February 12, 2024 1:28 PM ET
If you can stomach the trip, that's probably the best option. Please be quiet now. But if you zoom out and show us where the storm system is, it's coming from the southwest. This system has a lot of moisture in the upper part around Arkansas. Now let's take a look at things related to prediction time. Expect rain after 6am. You will begin to see cold air starting to get drawn around the system. That situation will change tomorrow morning. The most impactful one. That's why we have a caution period. Snowfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are possible. It then quickly subsides by lunchtime, after which it becomes breezy and a bit chilly during the day. Wednesday looks good for Valentine's Day. Due to high atmospheric pressure, the wind will still be blowing early in the morning, but then it will start to calm down. Click here for the latest information. More snowfall amounts are expected as the storm has moved a little further south. 2-5 inches. Don't just focus on 5 inches. Some areas like South Mountain are two elevations higher, but some of York's higher elevations are five inches higher, maybe a little higher. As we descended two inches into Baltimore, we could look down on southeast York and Lancaster. The 10-day forecast calls for temperatures in the 40s tomorrow and around 38 degrees Wednesday with some wind. Thursday's clipper system could bring rain or snow.
PennDOT on the Pennsylvania Turnpike advises drivers to avoid unnecessary travel
Updated: February 12, 2024 1:28 PM ET
PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission are advising the public to avoid unnecessary travel as the winter storm is expected to dump several inches of snow on Tuesday. The agency said speed and vehicle restrictions will be in place throughout the snowstorm. Starting at 3 a.m. Tuesday, Tier 2 restrictions (see explanation below) will be prohibited on the following roads: PA Turnpike (I-76) to New Stanton (Exit 75) to Breezewood (Exit 161) . Interstate 78, full length. Interstate 80, from I-79 to milepost 173 (Lamar). Interstate 99, full length. US 22, from I-78 to the New Jersey state line. Route 33, full length.PA Turnpike Northeast Extension (I-476) to I-78 to I-80. At the same time, all commercial vehicles will be prohibited on the following roadways: I-80 from milepost 173 (Lamar) to the New Jersey state line. I-81, I-78 to the New York state line. I-84, full length. I-180, full length. I-380, full length. PA Turnpike Northeast Extension (I-476), I-80 to Clarks Summit (Exit 130). What vehicles are included in the Tier 2 restrictions? Tractors without trailers. Tractors that pull empty or lightly loaded enclosed, open, or tank trailers. A tractor that pulls an empty or lightly loaded tandem trailer. A tractor that pulls a loaded tandem trailer without the use of chains or an alternative traction device (ATD). An enclosed, empty or lightly loaded cargo delivery truck/box truck that meets the CMV definition. A passenger vehicle (car, SUV, pickup truck, etc.) that tows a trailer. RV/Camper. Trains and school buses, commercial buses, motorcoaches with or without his ATD. motorcycle.
PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission are advising the public to avoid unnecessary travel as the winter storm is expected to dump several inches of snow on Tuesday.
Officials said speed and vehicle restrictions will be in place throughout the snowstorm.
From 3am on Tuesday, stage 2 restrictions (see explanation below) will be prohibited on the following roads:
- PA Turnpike (I-76) from New Stanton (Exit 75) to Breezewood (Exit 161).
- Interstate 78, full length.
- I-80 from I-79 to milepost 173 (Lamar).
- I-99, full length.
- US 22 from I-78 to the New Jersey state line.
- National Route 33, full length.
- PA Turnpike Northeast Extension (I-476) from I-78 to I-80.
At the same time, all commercial vehicles will be prohibited from driving on the following roads:
- I-80 milepost 173 (Lamar) to the New Jersey state line.
- From I-78 to the New York state line is I-81.
- I-84, full length.
- I-180, full length.
- I-380, full length.
- PA Turnpike Northeast Extension (I-476) from I-80 to Clarks Summit (Exit 130).
What vehicles are included in Tier 2 restrictions?
- Tractor without trailer.
- Tractors that pull empty or lightly loaded enclosed, open, or tank trailers.
- A tractor that pulls an empty or lightly loaded tandem trailer.
- A tractor that pulls a loaded tandem trailer without the use of chains or alternative traction devices (ATD).
- An enclosed unloaded or lightly loaded cargo delivery truck/box truck that meets the definition of CMV.
- A passenger vehicle (car, SUV, pickup truck, etc.) that tows a trailer.
- RV/Camper.
- School buses, commercial buses, and motorcoaches with or without trains or ATD.
- motorcycle.
