Weather

​Eight years ago this week, we were dealing with a pretty impactful snowstorm here in Northeastern PA.

(WBRE/WYOU) — This winter-like weather will continue through the weekend. You can expect scattered rain and snow showers through Sunday. They'll be light and any additional accumulations will be confined to a dusting or so. It'll be brisk with afternoon temperatures ranging from the upper 30s across the higher elevation to the lower and middle 40s [...]

Newswatch 16's Nikki Krize took a trip to Wayne County to check on roads in some of the higher elevations.

Kost Tire Shop has sold nearly 40 sets of winter tires in just three days.

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Lackawanna County and the City of Scranton issued a Code Blue Frigid Weather Alert for Friday night into Saturday morning because of forecasted cold temperatures. The Code Blue was issued for expected wind chills below 20 degrees through the night. St. Anthony’s Haven will be open 7 p.m. to 8 a.m., [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) issued a warning to drivers Thursday of possible snow squalls and blowing, drifting snow ahead of forecasted snow showers for Friday. A PennDOT representative said in a release that weather could cause reduced visibility, icy roads, and sudden squalls. Drivers are advised by PennDOT to: You can [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — Temperatures fall to the low and mid 30s tonight and into early tomorrow morning with rain changing over to snow. Snow will change over through the mid and late evening hours in the Northern Tier. Be prepared for potential icy spots across higher terrain. Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for tonight and [...]

The bipartisan Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026 (Weather Act) hopes to modernize weather forecasting and research.

Meteorologist Brittany Van Voorhees explains how contrails form. Similar to fog, they are just clouds, but high in the atmosphere.

(WBRE/WYOU) — Our nice weather is done. We're tracking a potent winter storm system that will bring changes through the weekend. We've made Friday a Weather Alert day because of the anticipated winter weather. Scattered showers will develop tonight. As the area of low pressure arrives on Thursday, you can expect periods of rain. At [...]