DURYEA, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The built-up snow came tumbling down a hill and onto a Luzerne County roadway Sunday afternoon. Just before 2:45 p.m., authorities were called to the 900 block of Coxton Road in Duryea after a reported avalanche. 28/22 News Reporter Connor Coar spoke with police on scene, who confirmed no one [...]
The winter storm knocked out power to hundreds of thousands, canceled 15K flights and left more than half of all Americans facing sub-zero wind chills.
See how the storm is impacting several parts of the country.
(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 [...]
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, [...]
By midday Sunday, the majority of flights were canceled at busy airports in the Northeast and elsewhere.
(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 [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — As snow falls on Sunday, many in our area shared with 28/22 News video and pictures of the conditions seen across the Keystone State. If you take any pictures or videos during the storm, please send them to our Report It! page as they could find their way onto our newscasts! To stay [...]
Laws vary by state, but drivers can still face fines or citations if snow or ice blocks visibility or creates road hazards.
(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 [...]
