Public Works officials remind that once the snow begins to fall, it's advised drivers stay off the roads if they can and if you have to drive, be sure to give plow truck drivers plenty of space on the road.

The Turnpike and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation said the Tier 1 plan prohibits some vehicles on some state roads.

National Weather Service Pittsburgh placed much of Western Pennsylvania, including Butler County, under a winter weather advisory Saturday, Dec. 13, which starts at 1 p.m. and

Speed and vehicle restrictions have been announced for multiple local highways as Pennsylvania braces for winter weather over the weekend.

PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission have issued traffic advisories due to an impending winter storm. Expected to start early Saturday morning, residents have been advised to avoid unneces

Western Pennsylvania is gearing up for a snowy weekend. Shannon Hefferan, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Moon, said 3 to 6 inches are expected to start falling around 3 p.m. Saturday.

With heavy, wet snow expected, vehicle restrictions are in effect on Routes 22 and 33, I-78, I-80, I-476 and other major roads starting at 5 a.m. Tuesday.

Snow is expected to return late Saturday afternoon and continue into the nighttime hours. A winter weather advisory and a winter storm warning have been issued.