Mike Figlerski
Winter weather advisory
Update: Winter Weather Advisory issued January 16 at 12:15PM EST until January 17 at 5:00PM EST by NWS Binghamton NY
Areas Affected: Luzerne
* WHAT...Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of one tenth of an inch or less. Winds gusting as high as 40 mph above 1500 feet elevation. * WHERE...Luzerne county. * WHEN...From 5 PM Sunday to 5 PM EST Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.The hazardous conditions could impact the morning or evening commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A quick burst of accumulating snow will occur this evening, but precipitation will change to an icy mix of sleet, freezing rain, and rain after 11 PM.
Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can be obtained by calling 5 1 1. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission remind motorist to adjust speeds based on driving conditions as winter weather impacts Pennsylvania roadways. Visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadways, and traffic conditions.