Pittsburgh, PA – A winter storm moving into the region late Monday will bring snow and a wintry mix across eastern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia, creating hazardous conditions for the Tuesday morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from midnight Monday to 1 p.m. Tuesday for a large portion of the tri-state area, including the Pittsburgh metro, Beaver, Butler, Armstrong, Washington, Westmoreland, and Fayette counties, along with Tuscarawas, Carroll, Columbiana, and Muskingum counties in Ohio. Forecasters expect 2 to 5 inches of snow across most locations.
Higher elevations in Westmoreland and Fayette counties, as well as northern West Virginia mountains, are expected to see mixed precipitation, with up to 3 inches of snow and a light glaze of ice, possibly reaching one-tenth of an inch in localized areas.
According to the NWS, snow will begin after midnight and intensify toward daybreak, leading to slick and hazardous road conditions during the Tuesday morning commute. Reduced visibility and icy spots are expected on untreated roads, bridges, and overpasses.
Communities including Pittsburgh, Washington, Butler, Greensburg, Indiana, Steubenville, Zanesville, Wheeling, Morgantown, and Fairmont should plan for slower travel and allow extra time in the morning.
Snow is expected to taper off by early afternoon, though lingering slick spots may persist, especially in shaded and elevated areas.
Residents are encouraged to report snow and ice amounts to the National Weather Service via phone or social media. Officials advise drivers to reduce speed, increase following distance, and prepare for winter weather impacts during the early hours of Tuesday.
