Pennsylvania —

Various speed and vehicle restrictions will be in place as parts of western Pennsylvania brace for an accumulation of snow Tuesday morning.

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In a release from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation on Monday, PennDOT and PA Turnpike officials encouraged drivers to avoid unnecessary travel as heavy, wet snow is expected to fall overnight Monday and into Tuesday morning.

Drivers who have to travel are asked to use extra caution. Officials said some areas may see up to 6 inches of snow on Tuesday morning.

"Snowfall rates of ½ inch to ¾ inch per hour are expected, up to one inch per hour in some areas," the release said. "Snow will turn into sleet and freezing rain in southeast Pennsylvania before

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