Snow total records were smashed in Rhode Island, where a jaw-dropping 37.9 inches of snow was recorded from the nor'easter. Here's a closer look at the impacts.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — After a snowstorm hit Northeastern Pennsylvania, the mayor of the Diamond City announced a Code Blue for Monday night into Tuesday morning. Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown announced that a Code Blue will be in effect from 7:00 p.m. on February 23 until 7:00 a.m. on February 24. As a result, [...]
The weekend's storm intensified into a powerful Nor'easter that prompted Blizzard Warnings all along the East Coast.
Blizzard Warnings were issued all along the East Coast thanks to a major Nor'easter that dumped more than a foot of snow in cities like Philly and NYC.
Blizzard warnings stretch from the Mid-Atlantic through New England as a major winter storm pushes out Tuesday morning February 24.
Snow started falling Sunday and continued across the area overnight.
WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's the same old pre-storm drill at other supermarkets throughout the region. Customers made their way to Schiel's Family Market on George Avenue in Wilkes-Barre. A steady stream of shoppers circulated through the grocery store. There appeared to be no panic buying, unlike some storms of the past. Still, some [...]
COVINGTON TOWNSHIP, LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — People tried their best to prepare before dealing with the brunt of the storm Sunday evening. That included folks getting to the store before driving became more difficult. 28/22 News Reporter Colby Hughes was in Lackawanna County's Covington Township to speak to those people out and about before the [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Places like the Poconos and Lehigh Valley are bracing for the largest amounts of snow in our region, but those are just two areas where the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is putting its resources to keep up with the storm. The snow appeared to slow down quite significantly in Hazleton late Sunday [...]
(WBRE/WYOU) — Gov. Josh Shapiro issued a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency on Sunday to make resources available for the response to expected snow. Ahead of Sunday afternoon's snow, Shapiro spoke about preparation for the weather with officials from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and [...]
