Snow conditions in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERYVILLE (WPVI) - - Dense fog, combined with falling temperatures and the threat of black ice, is a potentially dangerous combination for roads in Montgomery County.
"The fog is thick, the fog is heavy when I was coming up Stump Road here," said Scott Wagner, of Montgomeryville.
The fog has been hanging low across Montgomery County on Saturday night. As temperatures continue to drop, those wet roadways could quickly turn into sheets of ice.
"Just assume if the road looks wet, it probably is icy and drive slow," said Krys Johnson, Safety Press Officer for PENNDOT District 6.
The first storm dropped more snow than expected in parts of the region, and with a second system of similar impact on the way, Lansdale Borough has issued a Snow Alert to help crews safely and efficiently clear the roads. Residents aren't taking any chances, preparing now before conditions worsen.
"I'm out here filling this up for the big snow blower and putting gas in the car," said Wagner.
In Collegeville, shoppers were filling carts and stocking up ahead of the storm.
"Just doing some grocery shopping picking up some stuff for tomorrow," said Kyle Rurode, of Collegeville.
Others are planning ahead with comfort in mind, hoping to stay warm and stay home.
"I'm getting a little bit so I won't have to come out tomorrow so I figure I'll get something to make a nice hot soup. This weather is perfect soup weather," said Sharon Jemmott, of West Norriton.
As Sunday brings another possible round of slick conditions and slippery roads, some admit they're feeling uneasy.
"I'm a little bit worried about tomorrow because they're predicting more snow," said Sharon Jemmott, of West Norriton.
But not everyone is staying indoors. Some say cabin fever is setting in.
"I'm getting bored sitting at home, it's just relaxing coming out to a store and getting hot coffee," said Padmeaj Raju, of Collegeville.
And others are embracing the beauty that comes with the snow.
"The trees like in the winter with all the snow on the them it was a gift," said Robin Bonner, of Spring Mount.
PENNDOT says if you don't have to be out on the roads, it's best to stay home, not only to avoid the slick conditions, but to give road crews plenty of space to safely do their jobs.
