Pittsburgh Crews Prepare for Weekend Winter Storm

PennDOT and local public works crews ready to keep roads safe despite challenging conditions.

Published on Feb. 6, 2026

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As more winter weather approaches the Pittsburgh area this weekend, crews are preparing to address the situation and keep conditions safe for drivers. PennDOT and local public works teams have been out spreading salt on the roads and are ready to respond, though they face challenges like plummeting temperatures that can reduce the effectiveness of salt.

Why it matters

Pittsburgh and the surrounding region have seen significant winter weather over the past few weeks, with over 10 inches of snow in some areas. Ensuring the roads remain clear and safe is crucial for residents and businesses in the area.

The details

PennDOT District 11 Allegheny County Maintenance Manager Ben DeVore said crews will be on patrol all weekend to address any issues that arise. While the forecast snow is not as heavy as the previous storm, bands of snow can still quickly cover clear roads and make them slick. The crews will use a 50-50 mix of salt and antiskid if temperatures drop low enough to reduce the effectiveness of salt alone. PennDOT District 12 Assistant District Executive for Maintenance Robb Dean said they have all available resources deployed across their four-county region.

  • PennDOT and local crews were out spreading salt on the roads on Friday, February 6, 2026 in preparation for the incoming winter storm.

The players

Ben DeVore

PennDOT District 11 Allegheny County Maintenance Manager.

Robb Dean

PennDOT District 12 Assistant District Executive for Maintenance.

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What they’re saying

“We're going to be on patrol all weekend, making sure we can address any situations. It does take more salt to address it when it does get this cold.”

— Ben DeVore, PennDOT District 11 Allegheny County Maintenance Manager (cbsnews.com)

“We have material on the road where our crews are out, but in an event like this, you can have a band where the road is covered up and people need to be prepared.”

— Robb Dean, PennDOT District 12 Assistant District Executive for Maintenance (cbsnews.com)

What’s next

PennDOT and local crews will continue monitoring conditions and responding as needed throughout the weekend winter storm.

The takeaway

Pittsburgh-area transportation crews are well-prepared to handle the challenging winter weather conditions expected this weekend, demonstrating their commitment to keeping roads safe for residents and businesses despite the difficulties posed by plummeting temperatures and heavy snowfall.