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First Posted: 12/14/2013 WILKES-BARRE - Snow began falling Saturday morning and will continue to be light to moderate throughout the day, according to Meteorologist Bob Mundschenk at the National Weather Service in Binghamton, N.Y., which covers Northeast Pennsylvania.
Three inches of fluffy snow is expected throughout the Wyoming Valley by sunset, he said. After that, the snow will begin to mix with sleet and possibly freezing rain, and another two inches is expected.
Sunday morning, the mix will change over to snow showers and by mid-morning the system will be cleared out of the area.
Temperatures will remain in the low to mid 20s throughout the day and into the evening, he said.
Travel information
The Pennsylvania Turnpike&#8217;s Northeast Extension is under a winter weather advisory and travel is expected to become difficult.
All motorists that must travel today are urged to reduce speed, keep alert for changing conditions, icy roadways, limited visibility and emergency crews working to remove snow and salt the roadways
PennDOT is urging motorists to use extra caution and if possible, delay traveling until after the storm has passed.
PennDOT crews will aggressively treat roadways throughout the storm, but they advise that motorists should expect that roadways will not be completely free from snow and ice, particularly with some forecasts calling for snowfall rates of 1 inch or greater per hour at times. PennDOT recommends suspending unnecessary travel until after the storm has passed.
PennDOT will focus on clearing interstates and expressways first which could lead to plow trucks being redirected to these routes if conditions warrant. Drivers are cautioned that redirecting equipment could lead to deeper accumulations of snow on less-traveled routes.
If motorists encounter snow or ice-covered roads, they should slow down, increase their following distance and avoid distractions. Drivers also need to be extra cautious around operating snow-removal equipment.
PennDOT recommends that motorists carry an emergency kit including items such as non-perishable food, water, first-aid supplies, warm clothes, a blanket, cell phone charger and a small snow shovel. Additionally, motorists should tailor their kits to any specific needs that they or their families have. Travelers should consider adding such items as baby supplies, extra medication, pet supplies, or even children&#8217;s games.
Cancellations/postponements/announcements
&#8226; The Christmas parade in Conyngham, which is scheduled for today, is postponed until Sunday at 5 p.m.
&#8226; Breakfast with Santa at St. Leo&#8217;s Church in Ashley today is cancelled.
&#8226; The Ugly Christmas Sweater Party sponsored by Mountain Grange No. 567 scheduled for today has been cancelled.
&#8226; Joe Nardone&#8217;s Doo Wop Christmas concert, originally schedule for this evening, has been rescheduled for Sunday, March 2nd at 7 p.m., and will be performed in its traditional Doo Wop format. Tickets for tonight&#8217;s show will be honored on March 2. Anyone who cannot attend the rescheduled performance is eligible for a full refund at the point of purchase.
&#8226; My Cup Runneth Over Christian Coffee House, located at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Wilkes-Barre, is cancelled today. This Coffee House will resume in January, 2014.
&#8226; All Wyoming Area activities cancelled.
&#8226; All Tunkhannock Area activities cancelled.
&#8226; St. Nick&#8217;s/St. Mary in Wilkes-Barre, the 3rd and 4th grade basketball games are cancelled.
&#8226; The Wilkes-Barre CYC&#8217;s Child Center is closed and the CYC&#8217;s basketball games are cancelled.
&#8226; Jolie Academy in Wilkes-Barre and Hazleton is closed.
&#8226; Luzerne County Community College is closed.
&#8226; Wilkes University&#8217;s final exams scheduled for today are cancelled. Check Wilkes&#8217; website for rescheduled dates.
&#8226; The Pittston Library is closed due to the inclement weather.
&#8226; A snow parking ban is in effect in Freeland for today (park on even side) and Sunday (park on odd side).
&#8226; A snow parking ban will be in effect in West Hazleton starting at 8 a.m. today.
Check back to www.timesleader.com for updates throughout the day.

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