Snow that seems to appear out of nowhere, rolling hills that test traction, and postcard views that beg to be captured, winter road-tripping the Finger Lakes is magic with a side of “be prepared.” ...

For years after the pandemic, PennDOT braced for winter with a shortage of qualified drivers, but this season is different.

A large snowstorm isn’t in Connecticut’s close future, but it’s all a team of mechanics at the Connecticut Department of Transportation has been preparing for since October. The state’s winter fleet ...