Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Snow is expected to impact much of eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia from Friday morning through early Saturday, creating slick and potentially hazardous travel conditions, according to the National Weather Service Pittsburgh.
Forecasters say snow will begin as early as 7 a.m. Friday across eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania, with later onset closer to midday for higher elevations and ridge-top communities in West Virginia. An initial wave of steady snow is expected to continue through early to mid-afternoon Friday.
According to the National Weather Service, the first round of snowfall will taper off in eastern Ohio by early afternoon and shift east of the Appalachian ridges by approximately 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday. However, impacts will not end there.
A secondary cold front is forecast to move through the region Friday evening, triggering snow squalls and scattered heavier snow showers between roughly 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. These squalls could rapidly reduce visibility and cause quick accumulations on roadways.
Snow showers are expected to persist into Friday night, gradually ending late Friday night into early Saturday morning, with most activity concluding by around 9 a.m. Saturday.
Travel impacts are likely along major corridors including Interstate 70, Interstate 79, Interstate 76 (Pennsylvania Turnpike), Interstate 80, and connecting routes such as U.S. Route 22 and U.S. Route 30. Slick roads, reduced visibility, and refreezing are possible, especially overnight as temperatures drop.
The National Weather Service warns that even brief snow squalls can create dangerous driving conditions with little warning. Motorists are urged to slow down, increase following distance, and remain alert for rapidly changing conditions.
This system may be especially disruptive for Friday commuters, overnight travelers, and early Saturday morning drivers across the Ohio–Pennsylvania region.
Residents are encouraged to monitor forecast updates and any advisories at weather.gov/pbz.
