Traffic Alerts: from 511PA
**Attention Travelers: Due to Winter Storm Quinlan, PennDOT has enacted a 45 MPH Speed Restriction (with CMV’s Right Lane Only) on I-79 from I-80 to Erie, I-86 and I-90**
*At 07:00 AM: No Empty Commercial Vehicles on I-81 from I-78 to I-80. Additionally, at 07:00 AM, No Commercial Vehicles except those with chains on board on I-80 from I-99 to New Jersey State Line.
WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM FRIDAY EVENING TO 5 PM EST SATURDAY.
* WHAT…Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 7 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE…Clearfield, Cambria and Somerset Counties.
* WHEN…From 10 PM this evening to 5 PM EST Saturday.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches and power outages are possible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Light rain will begin around sunset and gradually turn to snow shortly after midnight. The snow will be heaviest between 3 AM EST and noon, but lighter snow will continue for the rest of the day on Saturday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS.
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission strongly encourage motorists to heed all travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel as significant winter weather conditions will make travel very hazardous.
Call 5 1 1 or visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadway and traffic conditions.
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