PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) — With two rounds of possible snow in the weekend forecast, residents across Montgomery County and in Philadelphia are preparing for what many describe as more of a nuisance than a major winter event.

Drivers in hilly communities such as Conshohocken, Roxborough, and Manayunk say slick conditions can quickly become treacherous, especially on side streets.

PennDOT trucks were seen treating major roads Friday, but several residents expressed concern about how long it can take to reach neighborhood routes.

Some, like Adeline Sellars of Skippack, dread the winter weather.

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“Hate snow. It’s a four-letter word in my house. Hate it, hate it, hate it,” she said. “The only day I like it is when it’s a snow day for school because I work for a school.”

Others take the forecast in stride.

“I’m used to it now. I’m old, I’m used to everything,” said Ed Hagan of Roxborough.

Hagan, who is also to driving the steep streets of Roxborough, said crews can be slow to clear snow but added, “I kinda understand because you got a lot of hills and stuff and sometimes the salt trucks have a hard time getting around.”

He said that potholes on Ridge Avenue are a bigger priority for him.

Local hardware stores are also bracing for increased demand.

At Stanley’s True Value in Roxborough, staff spent Friday preparing supplies.

“We’re prepping. We’re getting little smaller 10 lb bags ready for people to buy, but still selling a lot of larger containers, the rock salt, fast melt, all the stuff,” said manager Alex Jaconski.

PennDOT crews were spotted pre-treating Route 476 with brine Friday afternoon. Action News saw additional trucks working in Lansdale and Skippack. Those areas could see slightly more accumulation than Philadelphia.

For some workers, even light snow complicates the day.

“Not good,” said Dave Neill of Hatfield. “I work at a car auction in Hatfield and it’s hard to move stuff around when it’s snowing out. I see they got brine already down on the roads.”

Sellars said she avoids driving altogether when the weather turns. “No, I don’t drive in the snow. That’s for my husband!” she said.

But others feel confident behind the wheel. Standing beside his truck, Joe Mallardi of Ottsville said, “I’m pretty good in this,” before laughing. Still, he added, “But nothing’s good on ice. So you do appreciate the treatment of the roads.”

As the region awaits the weekend’s snowfall, residents remain split between frustration, caution, and calm acceptance – typical of winter in southeastern Pennsylvania.

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