An intense burst of snow squalls moved across the region Wednesday afternoon, followed by multi-vehicle accidents on several roads.
All lanes of I-81 northbound were closed near mile marker 182 in Moosic, Lackawanna County, due to a multi-vehicle crash, according to PennDOT. There also are crashes and backups on I-81 south of the Nanticoke exit.
Emergency crews in Luzerne County also have been called out to a number of smaller crashes in several locations.
The agency advises motorists to be alert for the possibility of slick roads as a result of squalls, which also reduce visibility.
More information on state roads can be found on PennDOT’s @511PANortheast Twitter feed.