Weather

(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 [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — Multiple municipalities have declared snow emergencies and parking bans due to the forecasted snowstorm. With snow totals expected to reach up to 18 inches, several municipalities have decided to issue snow emergencies and parking bans. Additionally, Gov. Josh Shapiro issued a Proclamation of Disaster Emergency for the state. The following known municipalities have [...]

The National Weather Service warned that once the storm intensifies Sunday it could prove significantly more severe than projections made just a few days ago.

(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) says they will upgrade Tier 1 restrictions on interstates and the Pennsylvania Turnpike up to Tier 4 for Sunday's winter storm. PennDOT announced Sunday evening that several roadways will have their speed limits temporarily reduced. Authorities are urging drivers to avoid unnecessary travel, but those who must [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — Our winter storm continues to impact the region Monday morning, especially over the Poconos. We remain on "Weather Alert" through the morning and early afternoon hours. Allow extra travel time as you're heading out the door, as many roads are slick and icy. Snow in central PA will start to wind down this [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced they will begin treating major roadways Saturday in preparation for Sunday's projected winter weather. Pre-treating will begin Saturday, Feb. 21 in Bradford, Columbia, Lycoming, Montour, Northumberland, Snyder, Sullivan, Tioga, and Union counties. The treatment includes wetting the ice with salt brine, although PennDOT says roadways will [...]

(WBRE/WYOU) — Winter Weather Advisories are in effect for northeastern PA, the Poconos, and Schuylkill County through noon Friday. A wintry mix of some snow, sleet, and mainly freezing rain is expected in the higher elevations. In the valleys, most areas see plain rain, but a brief mix isn't out of the question. We are [...]

Two Americans are hoping to take down the reigning world champion from New Zealand in the slopestyle finals. They'll have to wait a bit longer.

It could potentially stay above freezing - even for overnight lows - all week long.

More than 16 million people are under flood watches alone as a trio of storms bears down on California this week.