PennDOT, businesses prepared as wintry mix nears Pittsburgh region

PITTSBURGH — PennDOT crews are prepared for any possible inclement weather this week.

Spokesman Steve Cowan told Channel 11 that District 11, which covers Lawrence County, has spent several months getting ready for the return of snow.

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Cowan said workers have been going through winter weather training, running snow routes, checking equipment and making sure they have enough material.

Severe Weather Team 11 is tracking an East Coast storm that may produce slippery conditions in the area on Tuesday morning. This is a complicated system, and the eventual track and timing will determine what we get (rain or snow) and, how much.

Twenty-one crews will start at midnight across Allegheny County and will be paying close attention to the interstates. There will be 12 drivers in Beaver County and nine in Lawrence County.

The number of crews will double in Allegheny County when the morning commute shifts into full gear.

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Channel 11 did learn the roads won't be pretreated overnight or first thing in the morning because it will be rain first.

In Evans City, Butler County, Skander Tire was swamped with business.

"With news of the first snow coming on Tuesday, we knew people were going to be here," Lisa Skander said.

Our team of meteorologists will be tracking this system and providing constant updates. Be sure to check back often with Channel 11 News, WPXI.com and our Severe Weather Team 11 App.

You can get instant alerts and warnings from Severe Weather Team 11 to your smart device with the WPXI Severe Weather Team 11 app. It's free at iTunes and Google Play.  

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