Winter Weather Advisory issued Feb 8-9, mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain expected

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February 7th, 2025 | By Ryan Genova

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory in greater Glenside and beyond ahead of another storm expected to begin on the afternoon of Saturday, February 8.

“Snow, sleet, and freezing rain spread into the area during the afternoon and evening, changing to all rain from south to north into the Philly metro by midnight, then tapering off overnight,” the agency said in a post.

The NWS’ latest briefing is below:

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PennDOT and the PA Turnpike Commission are advising drivers to avoid unnecessary travel during the storm and to exercise caution when driving.

From PennDOT’s announcement:

Beginning Saturday afternoon, a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain will move across the state. Temperatures at or below freezing will result in potentially icy conditions. PennDOT and PA Turnpike crews will actively pre-treat roadways where necessary ahead of the storm to help prevent ice from forming a bond with the pavement. However, salt does not resolve all risks, and drivers may encounter icy spots on the roadway. With freezing temperatures, roads that look wet may actually be icy, and extra caution is needed when approaching bridges and highway ramps where ice can form.

Restrictions are planned for certain vehicles during the storm, and will be communicated via variable message boards, the 511PA traveler information website and smartphone apps. Motorists can also sign up for personalized alerts on the website. Restrictions will be lifted as quickly as possible when conditions are safe. Restrictions can be changed based on conditions on the roadways, and reports from first responders, law enforcement and PennDOT and PA Turnpike personnel.

The following vehicle restrictions are planned to go into effect at 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 8, in accordance with Tier 2 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan.

  • Interstate 70 from PA Turnpike I-76 to the Maryland border.
  • I-81 from PA Turnpike I-76 to the Maryland border.
  • I-99, full length.
  • PA Turnpike I-70/76 from the New Stanton exit to the Breezewood exit.
  • Route 22 from I-99 to Route 119.
  • Route 219 from the Maryland border to Route 22.

The following vehicle restrictions are planned to go into effect at 7:00 PM on Saturday, February 8, in accordance with Tier 1 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan.

  • I-81 from Clark Summit (Exit 194) to the New York border

Under Tier 1 restrictions, the following vehicles are not permitted on affected roadways:

  • Tractors without trailers.
  • Tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded enclosed trailers, open trailers or tank trailers.
  • Tractors towing unloaded or lightly loaded tandem trailers.
  • Enclosed unloaded or lightly loaded cargo delivery trucks/box trucks that meet the definition of a CMV.
  • Passenger vehicles (cars, SUV’s, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers.
  • Recreational vehicles/motorhomes.
  • School buses, commercial buses and motor coaches.
  • Motorcycles.

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