Weather Alerts For Wilkes-Barre Township, PA

URGENT - WINTER WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Binghamton NY 323 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026 Lackawanna-Luzerne- Including the cities of Hazleton, Scranton, and Wilkes-Barre 323 AM EST Mon Feb 23 2026 ...WINTER STORM WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 PM EST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Heavy snow. Additional snow accumulations between 1 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties. * WHEN...Until 1 PM EST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will likely become slick and hazardous. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility down to below one quarter mile. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Gusty north-northwest winds persist into Monday morning, which will reduce visibilities due to blowing and drifting snow. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph through the day on Monday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission strongly encourage motorist to heed all travel restrictions and delay unnecessary travel. Visit www.511pa.com for the latest travel, roadways, and traffic conditions. Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is winterized and in good working order. &&