West Hills residents will not have a white Christmas, but storms that are expected Friday bring vehicle restrictions across Pennsylvania. PennDOT advises caution for travelers, anticipating freezing rain and snow. Restrictions for certain vehicles will start Friday, with speed limits reduced. Motorists are urged to monitor conditions and take precautions during winter driving.
West Hills residents face potential severe weather again late Thursday. Wind gusts could reach 60 mph, though not as damaging as Tuesday's storm. Officials urge caution, while power restoration remains challenging for many affected customers.
A powerful line of thunderstorms hit the Pittsburgh area Tuesday, causing significant damage with wind gusts of 80 to 90 mph, toppling trees, and leaving over 243,000 residents -- many of them in West Hills communities -- without power. Repairs and assessments are ongoing. (Photos)
If you're itching to get out on the slopes, there's good news for you. Boyce Park Ski Slopes will open for business Friday, Dec. 13, at 3:30 p.m. The opening of the snow tubing area is delayed, however.
Motorists who use the McKees Rocks Bridge got a reprieve Thursday, as harsh weather forced PennDOT to postpone a scheduled one-day closure until sometime next year. The bridge was scheduled to be closed to allow for some sign installation work to be completed.
Unless you happen to live under a bag of salt or one of McKees Rocks’ famed salt boxes you know the need to shovel your walk and/or driveway has been…