Pittsburgh, PA – Slick bridges and snow-covered interstates are slowing the Monday morning commute across western Pennsylvania, with additional snowfall and strengthening wind gusts set to create new travel hazards by midday.
According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, a Winter Storm Warning and Winter Weather Advisory remain in effect east of the city through 1 a.m. Tuesday. Steady upslope snow will continue across the ridges, where an additional 3 to 8 inches is expected, with locally higher totals in the highest elevations of eastern Tucker County, West Virginia. Hourly snowfall rates may peak between one-half and three-quarters of an inch this afternoon.
Lower elevations around Pittsburgh, including Allegheny, Washington and Westmoreland counties, will see scattered snow showers with an additional 1 to 2 inches possible. Untreated secondary roads, overpasses and ramps along I-376, I-79 and I-279 remain snow-covered in spots after overnight accumulation.
Wind gusts are forecast to increase into the 25 to 30 mph range this afternoon across much of the region. In eastern Tucker County, where a Wind Advisory is in effect until 3 p.m. Monday, gusts could reach 50 mph along higher peaks near Route 219 and U.S. 48. These stronger winds may produce blowing and drifting snow, sharply reducing visibility at times.
PennDOT crews continue treatment operations, but officials urge drivers to slow down, increase following distance and allow extra time. Conditions may fluctuate through Monday night before snow gradually tapers early Tuesday. Additional updates are possible as wind and snow bands shift.
