Clearfield, PA – Due to the severity of winter storm Kassandra, PennDOT is temporarily reducing the speed limit on roadways in the region.

PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on the following highways: 

• Interstate 80 from I-79 to exit 123/Woodland
• Interstate 99 in its entirety 

There is also a 55 mph speed reduction on I-80 from exit 178/Lock Haven to mile marker 195.

On roadways with speed restrictions, commercial vehicles not affected by restrictions on these or other roadways must move to the right lane.

These speed limit reductions are in addition to the Tier 1 vehicle restriction that went into effect at 6:00 AM in accordance with the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan:

Although PennDOT crews have been treating roadways, the department’s primary goal is to keep roads passable, not completely free of ice and snow. PennDOT will continue to treat roadways throughout the storm until precipitation stops and roads are clear.

While PennDOT recommends not traveling during winter storms, motorists can check conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras.

511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts.

The department also asks motorists to allow plenty of space when driving near plow trucks. Also, for their own safety and the safety of plow operators, motorists should never attempt to pass a truck while it is plowing or spreading winter materials.

PennDOT reminds motorists to pack an emergency kit for their vehicles. A basic kit should include non-perishable food, water, blanket, small shovel and warm clothes. When preparing an emergency kit, motorists should take into account special needs of passengers such as baby food, pet supplies or medications and pack accordingly.

Winter Weather Advisory issued January 25 at 6:27AM EST until January 25 at 10:00PM EST by NWS Buffalo

DESCRIPTION: …WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM EST THIS
EVENING…
* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations
of 3 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of a few hundredths of
an inch. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph.
* WHERE…Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga, Livingston, Ontario,
and Allegany & Cattataugus counties.
* WHEN…From 7 AM this morning to 10 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions will impact the evening commute.

INSTRUCTIONS: Periods of snow, sleet or freezing rain will result in slippery
roads and limited visibilities. Slow down and use caution while
driving.
Submit snow and ice reports through our website or social media.

Issued By: NWS Buffalo (Western New York)

URGENT – WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service State College PA
322 AM EST Wed Jan 25 2023
…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EST THIS
EVENING…

* WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of
3 to 5 inches and ice accumulations of a light glaze. Winds
gusting as high as 40 mph.

* WHERE…Portions of central Pennsylvania.

* WHEN…Until 7 PM EST this evening.

* IMPACTS…Plan on slippery road conditions. The hazardous
conditions could impact the morning or evening commute.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Snow-covered roads and reduced visibility
will make travel difficult. Gusty winds and heavy wet snow may
result in downed trees and power outages. Snow will transition
to mixed precipitation during the afternoon and evening.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania
Turnpike Commission remind motorists to adjust speeds based on
driving conditions as winter weather impacts Pennsylvania
roadways.

Call 5 1 1 or visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway
and traffic conditions.

To report snow or ice, post to the NWS State College Facebook
page, use Twitter @NWSStateCollege, or visit weather.gov/ctp.

Do you have a private drinking water well, spring, or cistern?  Are you interested in learning more about how to protect, test, and treat your family’s drinking water?  Would you like to have your drinking water tested for lead and other health-related pollutants?  If yes, here’s your chance!

Penn State Extension has once again received funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Health cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control, Environmental Health Capacity building initiative to provide no-cost drinking water testing to a limited number of homeowners in Pennsylvania using private water wells, springs, or cisterns.

To qualify for free water testing, Pennsylvanians must live in a household that uses a private water well, spring, or cistern as their primary source of drinking water and must register for and attend a one-hour educational webinar.   Webinars will be offered on March 7 at 6:00 pm, May 2 at 12:00 pm, and June 29 at 2:00 pm.  Registration for each event is required and limited to approximately 55 households.  After attending the webinar, homeowners will be mailed a water testing kit.  Each water supply will receive testing through the Penn State Ag Analytical Services Lab for coliform bacteria, E.coli bacteria, nitrate, manganese, arsenic, lead, copper, barium, and sodium.  Only one water test will be provided per household.  Registration and further information for this testing program is available online at https://extension.psu.edu/private-water-supply-education-and-water-testing by calling 1-877-345-0691.

If you have any questions about this no-cost testing program, contact Danielle Rhea at 814-849-7361 (phone) or drs5277@psu.edu (email).  

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