Weather

A mother couldn't save her three boys. Experts say knowing these ice safety rules could save lives.

Rain chances increase this weekend from Texas to Florida as a storm system sweeps across the South.

There could be a storm this weekend, but it won't be anything like the Valentine's Day snowstorm of 2007.

NOAA will begin using Meteodrones to observe long parts of the lower atmosphere, improving insight into weather forecasting.

(WBRE/WYOU) — A cold front is expected to move in from the north Tuesday evening, bringing a narrow window of light winter precipitation, mainly in the form of freezing rain and ice. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for Tuesday evening for the following counties: A light glaze of ice is expected between 8:00 p.m. [...]

Widespread wind gusts of 30-40 mph are expected, with some areas topping 60 mph. Temperatures will make Saturday the coldest day of the year so far.

Here are some community announcements regarding closings, parking bans, road conditions, and other changes due to the winter weather.

(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation issued speed restrictions on multiple interstates in the area. Speed limits are temporarily reduced to 45 mph on I-84 in Lackawanna and Wayne counties, I-81 in Luzerne, Lackawanna, and Susquehanna counties, and I-380 in Lackawanna, Wayne, and Monroe counties. Under the restriction, commercial vehicles are required to be [...]

ShopRite saw a lot of shoppers on Friday in anticipation of the arctic blast.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Wilkes-Barre City mayor's office announced Friday that a daytime warming shelter would be open as part of the weekend's Code Blue. This declaration was issued ahead of the weekend's forecasted frigid air. Between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 7, and Sunday, Feb. 8, a warming shelter will [...]