With the snowfall comes hazardous road conditions. PennDOT has been out in full force, but many area roads are covered in snow, causing many highways to lower their speed limits to 45 miles per hour.
The snow came in full force Friday afternoon, latching to the cold roadways and creating hazardous driving conditions in the Susquehanna Valley.
PennDOT reduced many highway speeds to 45 miles per hour, including Interstate 81, 83, Route 283, Route 22/322, Route 581, Routes 11 and 15 in area counties.
Although PennDOT crews treated the roadways prior to the snow's arrival, the Department says their goal is to keep roads passable, not completely free of snow and ice.
PennDOT's biggest suggestion to people in Central PA is if you don't have to drive, stay home and stay safe.
If you do have to drive in these winter conditions, there are some simple steps you can take to make sure your commute is a little safer.
First and foremost, drive slower if the road conditions are bad and allow plenty of room between you and other cars on the road, especially PennDOT vehicles while they're plowing or spreading material on the roads.
And it is always a good idea to pack an emergency kit for your car which should include non-perishable foods, water, blankets, a small shovel and warm clothes.
You can always check the latest road conditions and speed restrictions by calling 511 or visiting www.511PA.com, both of which are completely free and available 24 hours a day.
And you can always count on CBS 21 to keep you up on the latest weather conditions.
The snow came in full force Friday afternoon, latching to the cold roadways and creating hazardous driving conditions in the Susquehanna Valley.
PennDOT reduced many highway speeds to 45 miles per hour, including Interstate 81, 83, Route 283, Route 22/322, Route 581, Routes 11 and 15 in area counties.
Although PennDOT crews treated the roadways prior to the snow's arrival, the Department says their goal is to keep roads passable, not completely free of snow and ice.
PennDOT's biggest suggestion to people in Central PA is if you don't have to drive, stay home and stay safe.
If you do have to drive in these winter conditions, there are some simple steps you can take to make sure your commute is a little safer.
First and foremost, drive slower if the road conditions are bad and allow plenty of room between you and other cars on the road, especially PennDOT vehicles while they're plowing or spreading material on the roads.
And it is always a good idea to pack an emergency kit for your car which should include non-perishable foods, water, blankets, a small shovel and warm clothes.
You can always check the latest road conditions and speed restrictions by calling 511 or visiting www.511PA.com, both of which are completely free and available 24 hours a day.
And you can always count on CBS 21 to keep you up on the latest weather conditions.