OKAY, BRIAN, WE’LL CHECK BACK WITH YOU IN A BIT. MEANTIME, CREWS ACROSS THE REGION ARE PACKING UP THEIR SALT TRUCKS AND GETTING READY TO TREAT THE ROADS FOR THE FIRST SIGNIFICANT SNOWFALL OF THE SEASON. AND IT’S ALL HAPPENING DURING TOMORROW MORNING’S RUSH HOUR. THAT’S RIGHT. PITTSBURGH’S ACTION NEWS FOUR REPORTER FELICITY TAYLOR JOINING US LIVE. WE’RE WATCHING THIS HERE IN OUR FEED CENTER. FELICITY, YOU LEARNED A LITTLE BIT MORE HOW THE CITY PLANS TO GET READY FOR THE SNOW EVENT TOMORROW. WHAT DID YOU LEARN? WELL, KELLY, WE’RE HERE AT A SALT PILE IN BEECHVIEW, AND I CAN SEE THIS IS VERY, VERY FULL. THE CITY SAYS SALT IS NOT AN ISSUE FOR THEM. THEY EVEN GOT SOME MORE DELIVERIES IN TODAY. THEY SAY THAT WITH THE WORST OF THE SNOW FALLING BETWEEN 4 AND 8 A.M., THEY’RE GOING TO START PRE-TREATING AT AROUND 10:00 TONIGHT. AND THE SNOWPLOW APP THAT THEY HAD LAST YEAR, IT’S NOT OPERATIONAL RIGHT NOW. THEY SAY THEY WILL HAVE 55 TO 60 PLOWS AVAILABLE TO THEM OVERNIGHT AND TOMORROW MORNING, WITH THE CITY’S AGING FLEET, THEY SAY THAT NUMBER, IT’S THE BEST THEY HAVE. SO THAT’S WHAT THEY’RE GOING TO DO. SO THEY ARE ASKING RESIDENTS TO QUOTE PARK SMART SO THEY CAN GET THE WORK DONE EFFICIENTLY. PARK SMART MEANS GETTING AS CLOSE TO THE CURB AS POSSIBLE IF YOU CAN PARK SMART SO WE CAN GET THROUGH IN THE EVENT WE WILL BE DOING SOME PRE-TREATING BETWEEN TEN AND WHENEVER THE SNOW STARTS, WE’LL BE PRE-TREATING SOME SECONDARY ROADS, AND WHEN WE GET BACK TO THEM, THEY’LL BE ABLE TO PLOW THEM OUT MORE EASILY. TEMPERATURES ARE SUPPOSED TO GO ABOVE FREEZING LATER TOMORROW AFTERNOON, SO THEY SAY THAT SHOULD HELP THEM OUT. THEY SAY THE RULE OF THUMB IS THAT THEY WANT TO HAVE ALL THE ROADS CLEAR. 24 HOURS AFTER THAT FINAL SNOWFLAKE. THEY ALSO SAID IF YOU HAVE RECYCLING TOMORROW, THAT MIGHT BE DELAYED. SO THEY’RE ASKING YOU TO BE PATIENT WITH THAT. COMING UP IN THE 5:00 HOUR, WE’RE HEARING FROM PENNDOT ABOUT HOW THEY ARE PREPARING THEIR ROADS COVERING ALLEGHENY COUNTY IN PITTSBURGH’S BEECHVIEW NEIGHBORHOOD. I’M FELICITY TAYLOR, PITTSBURGH’S ACTION NEWS FOUR. ALL RIGHT. THANK YOU FOR THE UPDATE. CONTINUING WEATHER COVERAGE THIS AFTERNOON IN WESTMORELAND COUNTY, THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS IN GREENSBURG SAID THEY’RE READY FOR WHATEVER COMES OUR WAY OVERNIGHT. YEAH, WE CHECKED IT OUT TODAY. THEIR SALT SHED WAS ALSO FILLED AND READY FOR CREWS TO START TREATING ROADS WHENEVER THEY GET THE CALL. WE PREPARE OUR TRUCKS ABOUT THE FIRST WEEK OF NOVEMBER. SALT SPREADERS AND STUFF ON. SO WE’RE ALREADY PREPARED. READY WHAT WE’LL DO THE NIGHT BEFORE THEY’RE CALLING FOR THE STORM OR THE SNOW OR WHATEVER. WE PREPARE THEM LIKE WE ARE NOW. BEHIND ME. YOU CAN SEE THEM, LOAD THEM UP AND GET THEM READY FOR FIRST CALL OUT, WHETHER IT BE 1:00 IN THE MORNING, 2:00, 4:00, WHATEVER IT IS, WE’LL BE READY TO GO. PITTSBURGH’S ACTION NEWS FOUR WILL ALSO HAVE YOU COVERED. TOMORROW. OUR MORNING TEAM IS GOING TO BE STARTING A HALF AN HOUR EARLIER AT 4 A.M. YOU WANT TO TUNE IN FOR THE LATEST ON THE FORECAST. A LOOK AROU
Speed, vehicle restrictions planned as parts of Pa. prepare for first significant snowfall
Updated: 8:22 PM EST Dec 1, 2025
Various speed and vehicle restrictions will be in place as parts of western Pennsylvania brace for an accumulation of snow Tuesday morning. VIDEO: Bracing for snowfall in Western PennsylvaniaIn a release from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on Monday, PennDOT and PA Turnpike officials encouraged drivers to avoid unnecessary travel as heavy, wet snow is expected to fall overnight Monday and into Tuesday morning. Drivers who have to travel are asked to use extra caution. Officials said some areas may see up to 6 inches of snow on Tuesday morning. “Snowfall rates of ½ inch to ¾ inch per hour are expected, up to one inch per hour in some areas,” the release said. “Snow will turn into sleet and freezing rain in southeast Pennsylvania before changing to all rain.” The release said PennDOT and PA Turnpike officials will actively pre-treat roads where necessary ahead of the storm to help prevent ice from forming a bond with the pavement during the early stages of a storm. Officials said salt, however, will not resolve all risks, and drivers may encounter icy spots on the road. 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.With the potential icy risks, PennDOT and PA Turnpike officials will initiate the following planned restrictions, storm permitting: The following vehicle restrictions are planned to go into effect at 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, in accordance with Tier 1 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan.Interstate 78, entire lengthI-80 from Exit 173 (Lamar) to the New Jersey borderI-81 from I-78 to the New York borderI-84, entire lengthI-180, entire lengthU.S. 22 from I-78 to the New Jersey borderRoute 33, entire lengthPA Turnpike Northeast Extension I-476 from the Lehigh Valley Exit (Exit 56) to the Clarks Summit exit (Exit 131)The following vehicle restrictions are planned to go into effect at 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, in accordance with Tier 3 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan.I-380, entire lengthUnder Tier 1 restrictions, the following vehicles are not permitted on affected roadways: Tractors without trailersTractors 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 CMVPassenger vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers.Recreational vehicles/motor homesSchool buses, commercial buses and motor coachesMotorcyclesOn roads with Tier 3 restrictions in place, no commercial vehicles are permitted except loaded single trailers with chains or approved Alternate Traction Devices. Additionally, all school buses, commercial buses, motor coaches, motorcycles, RVs/motor homes and passenger vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers are not permitted on affected roads while restrictions are in place. Speed limits on the above-listed roads will be restricted to 45 mph for all vehicles while the restrictions are in place. Commercial vehicle motorists affected by the restrictions must move to the right lane.Additional speed restrictions on other interstates could be added depending on changing conditions.In the release, officials provided tips on what to do if you get stuck in the snow: While avoiding or delaying unnecessary travel during winter storms is the safest choice, PennDOT offers this advice if motorists must travel and encounter snow squalls or blowing or drifting snow: Slow down gradually and drive at a speed that suits conditions.Turn on your headlights. If caught in a snow squall, turn on your hazard lights.Stay in your lane and increase your following distance.Stay alert, keep looking as far ahead as possible and be patient.Do not drive distracted; your full attention is required.Use your defroster and wipers.Keep windows and mirrors free of snow and ice.During whiteouts, come to a complete stop only when you can safely pull off the roadway.Do not stop in the flow of traffic since this could cause a chain-reaction collision.Do not pass a vehicle moving slowly or speed up to get away from a vehicle that is following too closely.Always buckle up and never drive impaired. Have an emergency kit handy. Here are some suggestions of what you could include in your emergency kit.When winter weather occurs, drivers should be extra cautious around operating snow-removal equipment. When encountering a plow truck, drivers should:Stay at least six car lengths behind an operating plow truck and remember that the main plow is wider than the truck.Be alert since plow trucks generally travel much more slowly than other traffic.When a plow truck is traveling toward you, move as far away from the center of the road as is safely possible, and remember that snow can obscure the actual snow plow width.Never try to pass or get between several trucks plowing side by side in a “plow train.” The weight of the snow thrown from the plow can quickly cause smaller vehicles to lose control, creating a hazard for nearby vehicles.Never travel next to a plow truck since there are blind spots where the operator can’t see, and they can occasionally be moved sideways when hitting drifts or heavy snowpack.Keep your lights on to help the operator better see your vehicle. Also, remember that under Pennsylvania state law, vehicle lights must be on every time a vehicle’s wipers are on due to inclement weather.For more information on safe winter travel, an emergency kit checklist and information on PennDOT’s winter operations, including a video, visit www.PennDOT.pa.gov/winter. Additional winter driving and other highway safety information is available at www.PennDOT.pa.gov/safety.Officials said restrictions may change depending on changes in conditions. Visit the above-listed links to stay up-to-date.Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.
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Various speed and vehicle restrictions will be in place as parts of western Pennsylvania brace for an accumulation of snow Tuesday morning.
VIDEO: Bracing for snowfall in Western Pennsylvania
In a release from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on Monday, PennDOT and PA Turnpike officials encouraged drivers to avoid unnecessary travel as heavy, wet snow is expected to fall overnight Monday and into Tuesday morning.
Drivers who have to travel are asked to use extra caution. Officials said some areas may see up to 6 inches of snow on Tuesday morning.
“Snowfall rates of ½ inch to ¾ inch per hour are expected, up to one inch per hour in some areas,” the release said. “Snow will turn into sleet and freezing rain in southeast Pennsylvania before changing to all rain.”
The release said PennDOT and PA Turnpike officials will actively pre-treat roads where necessary ahead of the storm to help prevent ice from forming a bond with the pavement during the early stages of a storm. Officials said salt, however, will not resolve all risks, and drivers may encounter icy spots on the road.
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.
With the potential icy risks, PennDOT and PA Turnpike officials will initiate the following planned restrictions, storm permitting:
The following vehicle restrictions are planned to go into effect at 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, in accordance with Tier 1 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan.
Interstate 78, entire lengthI-80 from Exit 173 (Lamar) to the New Jersey borderI-81 from I-78 to the New York borderI-84, entire lengthI-180, entire lengthU.S. 22 from I-78 to the New Jersey borderRoute 33, entire lengthPA Turnpike Northeast Extension I-476 from the Lehigh Valley Exit (Exit 56) to the Clarks Summit exit (Exit 131)
The following vehicle restrictions are planned to go into effect at 5 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 2, in accordance with Tier 3 of the commonwealth’s weather event vehicle restriction plan.
Under Tier 1 restrictions, the following vehicles are not permitted on affected roadways: 
Tractors without trailersTractors 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 CMVPassenger vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers.Recreational vehicles/motor homesSchool buses, commercial buses and motor coachesMotorcycles
On roads with Tier 3 restrictions in place, no commercial vehicles are permitted except loaded single trailers with chains or approved Alternate Traction Devices. Additionally, all school buses, commercial buses, motor coaches, motorcycles, RVs/motor homes and passenger vehicles (cars, SUVs, pickup trucks, etc.) towing trailers are not permitted on affected roads while restrictions are in place. 
Speed limits on the above-listed roads will be restricted to 45 mph for all vehicles while the restrictions are in place. Commercial vehicle motorists affected by the restrictions must move to the right lane.
Additional speed restrictions on other interstates could be added depending on changing conditions.
In the release, officials provided tips on what to do if you get stuck in the snow:
While avoiding or delaying unnecessary travel during winter storms is the safest choice, PennDOT offers this advice if motorists must travel and encounter snow squalls or blowing or drifting snow: 
Slow down gradually and drive at a speed that suits conditions.Turn on your headlights. If caught in a snow squall, turn on your hazard lights.Stay in your lane and increase your following distance.Stay alert, keep looking as far ahead as possible and be patient.Do not drive distracted; your full attention is required.Use your defroster and wipers.Keep windows and mirrors free of snow and ice.During whiteouts, come to a complete stop only when you can safely pull off the roadway.Do not stop in the flow of traffic since this could cause a chain-reaction collision.Do not pass a vehicle moving slowly or speed up to get away from a vehicle that is following too closely.Always buckle up and never drive impaired. Have an emergency kit handy. Here are some suggestions of what you could include in your emergency kit.
When winter weather occurs, drivers should be extra cautious around operating snow-removal equipment. When encountering a plow truck, drivers should:
Stay at least six car lengths behind an operating plow truck and remember that the main plow is wider than the truck.Be alert since plow trucks generally travel much more slowly than other traffic.When a plow truck is traveling toward you, move as far away from the center of the road as is safely possible, and remember that snow can obscure the actual snow plow width.Never try to pass or get between several trucks plowing side by side in a “plow train.” The weight of the snow thrown from the plow can quickly cause smaller vehicles to lose control, creating a hazard for nearby vehicles.Never travel next to a plow truck since there are blind spots where the operator can’t see, and they can occasionally be moved sideways when hitting drifts or heavy snowpack.Keep your lights on to help the operator better see your vehicle. Also, remember that under Pennsylvania state law, vehicle lights must be on every time a vehicle’s wipers are on due to inclement weather.
For more information on safe winter travel, an emergency kit checklist and information on PennDOT’s winter operations, including a video, visit www.PennDOT.pa.gov/winter.
Additional winter driving and other highway safety information is available at www.PennDOT.pa.gov/safety.
Officials said restrictions may change depending on changes in conditions. Visit the above-listed links to stay up-to-date.
Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.