Travel Ban in Pennsylvania due to winter storm

Isn't Pennsylvania lovely this time of year :@

gbopp wrote:
Isn't Pennsylvania lovely this time of year :@

*** NO ***
We are in the target yet again.... I am in Bucks County..

I used to like it when I was younger

So are MD, NY, or NJ imposing any driving bans or is it just PA? Not familiar with snow storm conditions, is this ban reasonable or a knee-jerk reaction?

I know that NJ has the same bans in place, and can ASSUME that NY may also.. Parts of NY are in the 12”-18” range of heavy, wet snow with 50 mph winds.. It will not cover all of NY, Eastern Long Island is slated for 60+ winds with mostly heavy rain, inland and the Catskills will be hit harder..

As far as MD, I doubt it, according to the locals, the storm will form too far north, Our locals cover DE, and it is much lighter....

azdryheat wrote:
So are MD, NY, or NJ imposing any driving bans or is it just PA? Not familiar with snow storm conditions, is this ban reasonable or a knee-jerk reaction?

Some can be called knee jerk reactions, but I believe the bans in my eyes are reasonable.. Those are the vehicle that are prone to being stranded, blown over, etc.. And they create issues removing the snow when stranded...

When they start closing ALL the schools today at noon for tomorrows classes, thats knee jerk,,, but they did

While I don't have the exact data. There have been major multi car pile ups on the I-81 corridor in PA. The pile ups have resulted in motorist stranded for days. It has been suggested that this stretch be closed when extreme weather is forecast. This is a major/ital roadway for 18 wheeler's.
Looks like PA has reacted to the suggestions.

I’m hoping to get out of NJ before the worst hits tomorrow. Spent an hour on the phone trying to rebook a flight for this evening with no luck. Glad I don’t have an RV to deal with up here in the mess that is coming.

PennDOT doesn't want to run enough PLOWS, so they call an audible and close the roads instead.

PennDOT didn't send heavy equipment to clear an accident on I80 this past week, resulting in motorists stranded for 24hrs or more.

PennDOT has failed to cut crossovers into limited access highways for emergencies and traffic rerouting.

I agree we have a problem here. Anyone want to guess the common theme? (Hint: it isn't snow)

So prepare like you're heading into the outback and have 3 days of supplies and food and a pocket full of gas money to pay the high fuel tax that was siphoned off for pensions instead of roads and bridges.

Many of us are NOT HAPPY with the lack of competency in our beloved state at the moment. Be safe!

DiskDoctr wrote:
PennDOT doesn't want to run enough PLOWS, so they call an audible and close the roads instead.

PennDOT didn't send heavy equipment to clear an accident on I80 this past week, resulting in motorists stranded for 24hrs or more.

PennDOT has failed to cut crossovers into limited access highways for emergencies and traffic rerouting.

I agree we have a problem here. Anyone want to guess the common theme? (Hint: it isn't snow)

So prepare like you're heading into the outback and have 3 days of supplies and food and a pocket full of gas money to pay the high fuel tax that was siphoned off for pensions instead of roads and bridges.

Many of us are NOT HAPPY with the lack of competency in our beloved state at the moment. Be safe!

While I have traveled through the area a few times I really have no dog in this fight. The area is sort of hilly,curvy and can be very busy. I can see it being treacherous in extreme winter weather.
I found it enlightening in another post concerning accidents in the same PA region that in the Tahoe,CA area which is also hilly and curvy the authorities don't hesitate to ban certain trucks during in-climate winter conditions.
It seems PA is taking a page from the CA playbook. I see it as a step in the right direction simply because 24 hour traffic jams are unacceptable.
I'm not sure how bad this will impact the flow of commerce. This may not be the long term solution, but for now I see it as a step in the right direction.
I understand more manpower and access improvements may be overdue and may help improve the situation during extreme weather conditions.
Nevertheless,there is a point when man cannot defeat mother nature. More plows may help but there will always be times when the authorities may need to close the roads or limit traffic.