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WILKES-BARRE &mdash; As most of Luzerne County spent Thursday digging out from a massive snowfall, the next few days should provide temperatures that will return the region to normal activity.
				According to the National weather Serv ice in Binghamton, New York, Harveys Lake received 20 inches of snow and the rest of the county saw between 12 and 18 inches pf he powdery stuff.
				The NWS said Pennsylvania&rsquo;s northern tier received much higher levels, as many as 44 inches in some parts.
				Forecast
				This afternoon, partly sunny, with a high near 26. Tonight will be mostly cloudy, with a low around 15.
				Friday, partly sunny, with a high near 30; Friday night, partly cloudy, with a low around 12.
				Saturday, mostly cloudy, with a high near 33; Saturday night, mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
				Sunday will be mostly cloudy, with a high near 37; Sunday night, mostly cloudy, with a low around 29.
				Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be partly sunny, with highs near 40.
				PennDOT update
				The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PTC) have lifted all vehicle and speed restrictions that had been previously enacted in response to yesterday&rsquo;s major winter storm.
				PennDOT and PTC are continuing their ongoing work to clear and treat roadways, and encourage that motorists avoid all unnecessary travel. Drivers should also 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 &ldquo;plow train.&rdquo; 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&rsquo;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&rsquo;s wipers are on due to inclement weather.
				Temperatures are expected to remain near or below freezing, and winds are expected. 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 without warning. If travel is necessary, motorists should generally reduce speeds, increase following distance, and be aware of changing conditions.
				Gov. Wolf storm update
				Gov. Tom Wolf, Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Randy Padfield, PennDOT Secretary Yassmin Gramian, and Pennsylvania State Police Corporal Brent Miller provided an update on the winter storm that affected the state yesterday and overnight with clean-up continuing today.
				&ldquo;Many areas of the commonwealth experienced heavy snowfalls that affected roads and created dangerous conditions, and emergency personnel responded to several emergencies and accidents caused by snowfall and blocked roads,&rdquo; Gov. Wolf said. &ldquo;Tragically, at least one of these accidents led to a loss of life, and my heart goes out to all of the victims and their families. You are in our prayers.
				&ldquo;Thanks to all of those who worked throughout the storm and into the morning to respond to emergency situations and keep their fellow Pennsylvanians safe.&rdquo;
				Gov. Wolf encouraged Pennsylvanians to stay home and allow clean-up crews to continue to do their work safely and so everyone can get back to their daily routines.
				PEMA Dir. Padfield provided an overview of activity overnight and into this morning, recognizing county emergency management coordinators&rsquo; work last evening in executing and coordinating plans with PEMA.
				&ldquo;At the county level, they coordinated shelters, bringing buses on site to keep motorists warm and safe, ensuring that wellness checks were conducted on a regular basis for motorists who were in their vehicles,&rdquo; Padfield said. &ldquo;While the storm is mostly out of the state, blowing and drifting snow remain a threat. Please use caution on roadways and while cleaning up.&rdquo;
				PennDOT Sec. Yassmin Gramian provided an update with a focus on safety first.
				&ldquo;Across most of the state, we saw isolated incidents that often occur during storms,&rdquo; Gramian said. &ldquo;Our 511PAConnect system sent text alerts to nearly 300 people for crashes that occurred on I-80 in Mercer County, I-78 in Berks County, and for a current incident on I-80 in Clearfield County. 511PAConnect was launched in 2016 &#8211; at Governor Wolf&rsquo;s direction &#8211; to provide information updates to motorists during long-term closures on PennDOT or Pennsylvania Turnpike roadways.&rdquo;
				Pennsylvania State Police Corp. Brent Miller provided an update on crashes across the state yesterday.
				&ldquo;The State Police has a preliminary investigation into the crash on I-80 in Clinton County, which occurred just after 3 p.m.,&rdquo; Miller said. &ldquo;A backlog ensued and resulted in a series of chain reaction crashes that totaled 55 commercial vehicles and 11 passenger vehicles. Additional crashes occurred on I-80 in Jefferson, Clarion, and Mercer counties. Investigations continue.&rdquo;
				&ldquo;When emergencies strike, I am always proud of the way Pennsylvanians come together to take care of one another, and keep one another safe,&rdquo; Gov. Wolf said. &ldquo;I know that spirit of resilience and compassion will help all of us get through the negative consequences of last night&rsquo;s storm.&rdquo;
				Check back at timesleader.com for updates.

Harveys Lake sees 20 inches of snow; rest of county gets 14-18 inches