Weather

(WBRE/WYOU) — Residents in parts of Pennsylvania should keep those umbrellas handy as some showers pass through the Keystone State this Saturday.

Saturday night could be mostly cloudy with a passing shower, with lows in the mid-50s.

Sunday will have clouds trying to break for some sunshine, with an isolated shower possible and highs in the mid-60s.

High pressure is expected to return for Monday and Tuesday with a partly sunny sky, and temperatures could remain below average in the mid-60s.

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WILKES-BARRE, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Clouds try to break for some sunshine Thursday, but don't expect wall-to-wall sunshine! There will be a few showers around, with perhaps a thunderstorm possible.

With the first significant winter weather event forecasted this week, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), is providing the below winter driving advice for motorists to consider if traveling is necessary.

BLOOMSBURG – The Bloomsburg Police Department is notifying all residents of a potential flooding hazard. Heavy rain is expected over the next 18 hours along with warm temperatures that will bring a large amount of water into Fishing Creek and the Susquehanna River. As of 11:00 AM this date the river is expected to crest at 7:00 PM Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 26.4 feet (7 feet above flood stage).

The Bloomsburg Police Department is providing notification to all residents who live in the “West End” of Bloomsburg of the potential for Fishing Creek to flood. Fishing Creek can be unpredictable under the heavy rain conditions we have experienced over the last several days.

​All residents west of Railroad St. should be preparing to evacuate with short notice. Have personal items ready to go with the possibility of being away for up to 72 hours. Move valuables to a second story if possible. Residents should consider leaving now to reduce the possibility be caught unaware.

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) reminds Pennsylvanians of all ages to stay safe during the winter months, while driving or enjoying many outdoor activities. With variations in temperature and density of snow, outdoor activities and driving can become more dangerous than adults or children realize, leading to injury and even death.

PennDOT District 3 reminds every one of the following safety guidelines:

Due to drifting snow, PennDOT has closed the following roads in Montour and Columbia Counties:

Montour County

• Route 2016 (Schultz Road) west of Route 642 in Hemlock Township.

Columbia County

• Route 4019 (Derrs Road) to Route 4017 (Columbia Hill Road) in Madison Township.
• Columbia Hill Road to Rishels Camp Road in Madison Township.

Motorists should seek alternate routes.

PennDOT has lifted the speed limit restrictions that were in place on roadways in the north central Pennsylvania region.

Due to the winter storm impacting the region, speed limits were reduced Monday night to 45 mph on Interstate 80, Interstate 180 and Route 15 in the region. All speeds are restored to their usual posted limits in north central Pennsylvania.

Motorists should continue to drive with caution due to freezing conditions that continue to exist throughout the region.