Winter weather is inevitable, but Butler County residents can travel prepared this winter.

Rick Fennel Rustproofing office manager Leah Felmlee said drivers can take steps to stay safe and protect their vehicles before the onset of winter weather, which is expected to be particularly fierce this year.

This winter is slated to be colder than usual in the Pittsburgh region, with above-average snowfall hitting heaviest in late December and early January, according to the 2025-26 Old Farmer’s Almanacs.

Icy roads and less-than-ideal driving conditions tend to follow winter weather, with over 150,000 vehicle crashes occurring due to ice each year, according to the Federal Highway Administration.

Additionally, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported that 17% of vehicle cra

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