Weather

A large section of the country is expected to warm up before the holiday, but some areas might see snow.

(WBRE/WYOU) — As snow falls across northeastern Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced a reduction in the speed limit for Interstate 81 on Saturday night. Some of those restrictions still remain, however PennDOT removed restrictions on certain stretches of Interstate 81 and Interstate 80. PennDOT is urging drivers to avoid unnecessary travel, but if [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — 28/22 News has Your Future Alert Weather Forecast for the anticipated snow showers to start our work week. Scattered snow showers will continue Monday night, with a possible one-inch coating of accumulation. Because it's so cold, slippery spots can develop quickly, and low temperatures will be in the lower and middle teens. Tuesday [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple counties issued winter weather alerts on Thursday. The following counties have released weather statements: These alerts have been issued for bursts of heavy snow and high winds. You can track storms as they happen with the Future Alert Interactive Radar.

WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Because the temperatures are expected to drop below freezing again, Wilkes-Barre has extended its Code Blue. Calvary Bible Church, located on South River Street, will serve as a shelter. The Code Blue runs through Thursday morning, with the shelter open tonight from 9:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m.

JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — This winter weather caused a tricky commute for drivers in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Several crashes were reported on Wednesday because of the conditions. In Jefferson Township, snow was coming down for hours, but has stopped as of Wednesday evening. Crews have been treating the roads, but you can still see [...]

DORRANCE TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— In Luzerne County, winter weather is impacting roads all across the county. 28/22 News Reporter Joe Mason has more from Dorrance Township, one of the higher elevations, to explain conditions in the Mountain Top area. Driving down the interstate, there are signs telling drivers to go 45 miles per hour [...]

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A powerful Arctic blast could bring the coldest air of the season to the Eastern U.S. by mid-December.

(WBRE/WYOU) — Behind Wednesday's clipper, we are watching for lake-effect snow showers and snow squalls Thursday. Temperatures have been falling overnight from the 30s to the 20s. Temperatures remain in the 20s this afternoon. With that said, any untreated surfaces will be slick and icy if you do get a snow shower or squall.  Most [...]