How did Pennsylvania handle the recent winter storm?

Governor Josh Shapiro and PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll declared the commonwealth's response to the winter storm a victory, commending the efforts of thousands of workers and the public's cooperation.

What was the snowfall accumulation in Pennsylvania during the storm?

Most areas across Pennsylvania received between 8 and 12 inches of snow, with the greatest accumulation reported at nearly 25 inches in Jennerstown, Somerset County.

Were there widespread power outages in Pennsylvania due to the storm?

No, Pennsylvania was largely spared the worst of the storm's freezing rain and power outages, with approximately 2,200 electricity customers still without power as of Monday afternoon.

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PA Winter Storm: A Resounding Success

27 Jan

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Summary

Governor Shapiro declared the commonwealth's storm response a victory.
Nearly 25 inches of snow fell in Jennerstown, Somerset County.
Pennsylvania avoided the worst of the storm's freezing rain and power outages.

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll celebrated the commonwealth's handling of a recent massive winter storm as a significant victory. Thousands of PennDOT workers, operating over 2,600 plow trucks and utilizing more than 500,000 tons of salt, worked diligently to keep roads clear.

Governor Shapiro specifically thanked the public for cooperating by staying off the roads, which greatly aided the clearing efforts. While some schools and businesses experienced closures or delayed openings on Monday, the state's response prevented the severe freezing rain and extensive power outages seen elsewhere.

The storm, which moved across the nation, dropped between 8 and 12 inches of snow across most of Pennsylvania. The highest accumulation reported was nearly 25 inches in Jennerstown, Somerset County. Power outages were minimal compared to southern regions, with about 2,200 customers affected as of Monday afternoon.