Penndot Ready For Coming Snowstorm, Urges Driver Caution
Penndot's Nick Martino says the suburbs north and west of the city could see as much as 14 inches of snow while the city and the I-95 corridor will get snow at first and then sleet and rain.
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Penndot's Nick Martino says the suburbs north and west of the city could see as much as 14 inches of snow while the city and the I-95 corridor will get snow at first and then sleet and rain.
Rock salt, shovels, snow blowers, eating out, pet boarding, hotel stays, generators and tree removal are just some of the unexpected expenses people are finding themselves faced with this winter.
On some hilly roads, SEPTA may wind up suspending bus service anyway as the storm worsens.
But a Peco spokesman added, "We would not be charging customers for using energy while their service is interrupted,"
Many of us can't wait for the snow to melt, but those close to rivers and streams hope it doesn't happen too fast.
The dogs will now go through SEPTA explosives training class, and will go into in the field in mid-April.
They have been scarce around here this season, but Nor'easters are notorious in our area during the winter months.
PennDOT crews have their plow blades prepared and are getting ready to load the trucks with road salt to handle the impending storm.
It is in higher demand this Valentine's Day than jewelry. It won't melt your heart, but it will melt the snow on streets and sidewalks.
This storm will have all the hallmarks of a true nor'easter - howling winds, heavy snow, strong waves along the coast, and unlike the storms we dealt with in January that were all snow and high-ratio snow at that, this one will have mixing issues.
A woman charged with selling heroin hidden in Happy Meals when she worked for a Pittsburgh McDonalds is "emotionally crushed" by the charges.
Rep. Sam Smith, a Republican from Punxsutawney, indicates he will step down at the end of the current session, in November, after four years as speaker.
But yes, a large storm looms on the horizon. Winter Storm Watches are already slated to take effect late Wednesday night, a sign there's high confidence that this storm will significantly impact our region.
This is one big storm that will impact millions of people. Snow and sleet are already falling in the deep south.
Now, attention is shifting to our next winter storm.
