Weather

There is something about this week in Pennsylvania. Newswatch 16's Ally Gallo gives us yet another reason to appreciate the spring-like weather.

Mount Spurr is one of 53 volcanoes in Alaska that have been active within the last 250 years and is nearly 80 miles northwest of Anchorage.

(WBRE/WYOU) — Due to dry and windy conditions, there is an elevated risk of wildfire spread in northeastern Pennsylvania.

The following counties have an elevated risk of wildfire spread on March 11:

Bradford

Carbon

Clinton

Columbia

Lackawanna

Lehigh

Luzerne

Lycoming

Monroe

Montour

Northumberland

Pike

Schuylkill

Snyder

Sullivan

Susquehanna

Union

Wayne

Wyoming

EEE virus found in Lackawanna County

Two commercial buildings were partially burned, but officials said homes were not in the line of fire.

(WBRE/WYOU) — Warm air has moved into northeastern Pennsylvania, bringing rain and wind along with it.

After a cold start to the week, the mild air has arrived with an unsettled weather pattern.

Periods of rain will move across northeastern and central Pennsylvania Wednesday. The rain will be steady and heavy at times.

0.50"-1.50" of rain can be expected areawide. This may lead to ponding on roadways and flooding in areas of poor drainage.

River Levels

With the first significant winter weather event forecasted this week, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), is providing the below winter driving advice for motorists to consider if traveling is necessary.

BLOOMSBURG – The Bloomsburg Police Department is notifying all residents of a potential flooding hazard. Heavy rain is expected over the next 18 hours along with warm temperatures that will bring a large amount of water into Fishing Creek and the Susquehanna River. As of 11:00 AM this date the river is expected to crest at 7:00 PM Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 26.4 feet (7 feet above flood stage).

The Bloomsburg Police Department is providing notification to all residents who live in the “West End” of Bloomsburg of the potential for Fishing Creek to flood. Fishing Creek can be unpredictable under the heavy rain conditions we have experienced over the last several days.

​All residents west of Railroad St. should be preparing to evacuate with short notice. Have personal items ready to go with the possibility of being away for up to 72 hours. Move valuables to a second story if possible. Residents should consider leaving now to reduce the possibility be caught unaware.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reminds Pennsylvanians of all ages to stay safe during the winter months, while driving or enjoying many outdoor activities. With variations in temperature and density of snow, outdoor activities and driving can become more dangerous than adults or children realize, leading to injury and even death.

PennDOT District 3 reminds every one of the following safety guidelines:

Due to drifting snow, PennDOT has closed the following roads in Montour and Columbia Counties:

Montour County

• Route 2016 (Schultz Road) west of Route 642 in Hemlock Township.

Columbia County

• Route 4019 (Derrs Road) to Route 4017 (Columbia Hill Road) in Madison Township.
• Columbia Hill Road to Rishels Camp Road in Madison Township.

Motorists should seek alternate routes.