ALLENTOWN, Pa.- Snow is arriving Saturday night, with several inches possible by Sunday morning, and throughout the day, people across the area were getting ready.
At grocery stores, shoppers made last-minute stops to prepare for the storm.
“I literally was doing some other shopping, and then I was like, okay, I need some groceries,” said Stacy Vasquez of Allentown. “But yes, it’s cold right now.”
Others said once the snow starts falling, they plan to stay put.
“I stay home. I don’t go nowhere,” said Socorro of Allentown.
Some residents made sure they had everything they needed to avoid going out Sunday.
“I’m getting ready for the storm,” said Conroy Blair, from Bethelehem. “I went to Home Depot. I got some salt, got a shovel, picked up snacks for the kids and some juice.”
PennDOT says crews were already out pre-treating major roadways Friday and Saturday using liquid salt brine to help prevent snow and ice from bonding to the pavement.
“The moisture evaporates and leaves a film of salt on the road surface,” said PennDOT District 5 Press Officer Ron Young.
Snow is expected to fall mainly overnight, when most people are sleeping, creating the worst travel conditions late Saturday into early Sunday.
“Once it starts to accumulate, our trucks will be out plowing and putting down salt as needed,” Young said.
By Sunday morning, strong winds and arctic air could lead to blowing snow and icy spots.
“Even though the road looks wet, it could actually be black ice,” Young said. “If you’re going to drive, use extra caution.”
PennDOT encourages drivers to check conditions on 511PA.com before traveling and avoid unnecessary trips if possible.