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Track plows in your area amid winter storm

(WBRE/WYOU) — As snow falls across our area, crews with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) were out in force clearing snow on northeastern Pennsylvania roads. On 511PA.com, residents can check the current road conditions, restrictions, and closures online. 28/22 News previously reported on the launch of the "Where's My Plow?" feature, where residents can [...]

Multiple flights grounded as winter storm hits NEPA

LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Several flights were reportedly grounded Sunday as a snowstorm hit Northeastern Pennsylvania. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport says four arrival flights from Philadelphia have been cancelled, starting from 1:15 p.m. until 11:50 p.m. One American Airlines arrival flight slated to arrive at about 1:45 p.m. from Charlotte has been delayed, authorities say. Meanwhile, [...]

School closures, delays set for Monday after snowstorm

(WBRE/WYOU) — On Sunday, several schools have announced delays and closures as snow fell across Northeastern Pennsylvania. Check 28/22 News for the latest school closures and delays throughout the day. If you do need to travel, stay up to date on speed limit restrictions, road conditions, and closures on 511PA.com. To stay up to date on [...]

Expert warns of 'frostnip' as temperatures drop across NEPA

(WBRE/WYOU) — Temperatures are dropping, and with it comes a warning Saturday night from medical professionals. Simply put, do not be outside for too long. A doctor 28/22 News spoke with says excessive exposure to the cold can bring about numbness and redness in hands, feet, and the face, which sounds innocent, but are actually [...]

PennDOT crews wait for coming snowfall

DUNMORE, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — While many people are staying home ahead of Sunday's storm, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) crews have been out preparing for the snow to fall. After careful monitoring, material checks, and routine maintenance, crews said they are ready to take on this storm as conditions worsen. One PennDOT employee said [...]

DPW crews prepare for coming winter storm

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Wilkes-Barre's Department of Public Works (DPW) says crews have been preparing for days and believe they are in a stronger position than past storms. Crews have loaded trucks with rock salt and plan an "All hands on deck" response, putting 20 plow trucks on the roads for nonstop work. The [...]

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