911 dispatchers said snowstorms caused 52 car incidents in Morgantown last weekend. Seven of the reports were accidents with injuries, and 29 were reports of accidents with no injuries, said dispatchers at the Monongalia Emergency Centralized Communications Agency. Sixteen were motor assistance calls, which, according to MECCA, included vehicles getting stuck and other car problems caused by the snow.
Five to six inches of snow fell in Morgantown Thursday night into Friday, said Alicia Smith, meteorologist for the National Weather Service for Pittsburgh. NWS issued a special weather advisory Saturday because the wind chill dropped temperatures to subzero. Monongalia County Schools canceled school early Thursday night in anticipation of Friday's snowstorm.
West Virginia University remained open Friday, but some students had a difficult time getting to class. Jonathan Nelson, sophomore broadcast journalism major, said he had to drive 10 mph for his commute to class at 9:30 a.m., Friday.
"I watched a driver fly by me and spin out of control into the oncoming traffic lanes," he said. "Luckily there wasn't any traffic around, but it was intense."
Amanda Welsh, freshman business major, said the sidewalks outside the Life Sciences Building were not shoveled by the time of her 8:30 a.m. class.
"I wish WVU would have had at least a morning delay to get the sidewalks clear," she said.
The recent snowstorms are very dangerous for travel. If you or someone you know have been in an accident this winter an experienced lawyer can help. You can also download a FREE copy of The Virginia Car Accident Guide.
Five to six inches of snow fell in Morgantown Thursday night into Friday, said Alicia Smith, meteorologist for the National Weather Service for Pittsburgh. NWS issued a special weather advisory Saturday because the wind chill dropped temperatures to subzero. Monongalia County Schools canceled school early Thursday night in anticipation of Friday's snowstorm.
West Virginia University remained open Friday, but some students had a difficult time getting to class. Jonathan Nelson, sophomore broadcast journalism major, said he had to drive 10 mph for his commute to class at 9:30 a.m., Friday.
"I watched a driver fly by me and spin out of control into the oncoming traffic lanes," he said. "Luckily there wasn't any traffic around, but it was intense."
Amanda Welsh, freshman business major, said the sidewalks outside the Life Sciences Building were not shoveled by the time of her 8:30 a.m. class.
"I wish WVU would have had at least a morning delay to get the sidewalks clear," she said.
The recent snowstorms are very dangerous for travel. If you or someone you know have been in an accident this winter an experienced lawyer can help. You can also download a FREE copy of The Virginia Car Accident Guide.
