On this day in 1994, it was the coldest temperature ever recorded in many cities in Pennsylvania, including Scranton, Williamsport, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia.
“The conditions are ripe for explosive fire growth should a fire start,” said Andrew Rorke, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Oxnard.
At least 27 people were injured, with firefighters still working to rescue people trapped by the earthquake.
The next few days will be cold with temperatures in the teens and close to zero, according to AccuWeather.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The storm may be winding down but conditions are still dicey.
While many of us are staying indoors, others are not letting the storm stop them from hitting the roads.
28/22 News Reporter Gianna Galli has been out in the storm since Sunday afternoon.
It was much colder Sunday night than it was during the bulk of the storm.
While it wasn't snowing later Sunday evening in Wilkes-Barre, earlier, when it was coming down, crews were out working to try and keep up with conditions.
(WBRE/WYOU) — As temperatures drop and roads become slick in northeastern and central Pennsylvania, we wanted to know if salting roads was an effective way to keep drivers from slipping and sliding while traveling.
PennDOT is reminding drivers to slow down and exercise caution as temperatures are expected to drop and remain in the low teens through Wednesday.
While crews continue to treat roadways, PennDOT explains the low temperatures may impact the effectiveness of the materials used.
(WBRE/WYOU) — The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued multiple winter storm warnings, advisories, and even extreme cold watches for Sunday Morning.
The NWS has issued the winter storm warning for the following counties starting Sunday morning at 10:00 a.m. and ending Monday at 1:00 a.m.:
Lackawanna
Luzerne
Northern and Southern Wayne
Pike
Wyoming
Susquehanna
Monroe
Carbon
There were also winter storm warnings issued for Schuylkill and Columbia Counties to last from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. on Sunday.
The decision to move Monday's swearing-in means thousands of people with plans to visit Washington won’t be able to see President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration in person. President Joe Biden, members of Congress and other dignitaries and notable guests will be able to view the ceremony from inside the Capitol. Trump says Capital One Arena will be open on Monday for “LIVE viewing of this Historic event.” Trump also says Capital One Arena will “host the Presidential Parade,” another tweak from tradition.
(WBRE/WYOU) — After Sunday's big winter storm, our area will continue to experience bone-chilling temperatures.
A few spots will drop below 0°. At times, wind chills could range between -5° and -10°.
On Tuesday, temperatures may only reach the lower and middle teens in the afternoon. It could be brisk, but not terribly windy. You can expect wind chills between -5° and 5° during the day. A flurry or snow shower is possible, although we won't see any accumulation.
EYEWITNESS WEATHER (WBRE/WYOU) — Snow showers are expected across Pennsylvania starting in the late afternoon into the evening hours on Thursday.
Interactive Radar
A clipper system will bring rounds of snow showers across northeast and central Pennsylvania Thursday and Thursday evening.
While this won't be a big snow event, a coating to 2 inches areawide can be enough to cause icy and slick roadways on untreated surfaces. A few snow showers may linger into the evening.
Closings
Temperatures will struggle to climb out of the 20s.
