Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – A high-impact winter storm is expected to bring prolonged, heavy snowfall across western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and northern West Virginia beginning Saturday night, creating dangerous travel conditions that could linger into Monday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, a Winter Storm Warning is in effect from Saturday night through Monday midday for much of western Pennsylvania, including the Pittsburgh metro, as well as eastern Ohio and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. Snow totals of 10 to 14 inches are expected across lower elevations, including Pittsburgh, Beaver County, Washington County, and Butler County. In higher terrain areas of Fayette, Westmoreland, Indiana, and Preston counties, snowfall could reach 12 to 17 inches, with a light glaze of ice possible in ridge-top locations Sunday morning.
Snow is expected to spread into the region Saturday evening, becoming heavier overnight and continuing steadily through Sunday. Conditions may briefly mix with sleet or freezing rain in the ridges before returning to all snow. Roads are expected to become snow-covered and slick, especially along I-79, I-70, I-76, and I-80, with visibility reduced during heavier snowfall.
Officials strongly urge residents to delay all non-essential travel, prepare vehicles with emergency supplies, and monitor changing road conditions. Winter Storm Warnings remain in effect through Monday, and additional updates are likely as snowfall totals become clearer.
