Light to moderate snow is occurring in the southern Poconos, the Lehigh Valley, and adjacent northwest New Jersey. Snow is expected

to increase in intensity in the next hour, with roads likely become snow-covered and treacherous. If you must travel, use extreme

caution and take extra time to reach your destination.

PennDOT is urging motorists to avoid unnecessary travel but those who must head out will see speeds reduced to 45 mph on the following highways:

Interstate 78 in Berks, Lehigh and Northampton counties;

Interstate 80 in Carbon and Monroe counties;

Interstate 81 in Schuylkill County;

Interstate 176 in Berks County;

Interstate 380 in Monroe County;

US 22 in Lehigh and Northampton counties;

US 209 in Monroe County;

US 222 in Berks County;

US 422 in Berks County;

PA 33 in Monroe and Northampton counties;

PA 309 in Lehigh County.

The speed limit is also reduced to 45 mph on the Northeast extension of the turnpike.