Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect across a large portion of the Ohio Valley, with accumulating snow and a fast-moving snow squall expected to create hazardous travel conditions through Thursday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, the advisory continues until 10 a.m. EST and covers much of eastern Ohio, western and southwestern Pennsylvania, and northern West Virginia. The affected area includes the Pittsburgh metro, along with communities such as Wheeling, Morgantown, Washington, Greensburg, Butler, New Castle, Uniontown, Steubenville, and surrounding counties.
Forecasters expect additional snowfall totals between 1 and 3 inches across the region. In addition, a snow squall is forecast to track through late Wednesday night into early Thursday morning as a cold front moves east. Snow squalls can produce brief but intense bursts of snowfall, rapidly reducing visibility and quickly coating roadways.
The National Weather Service warned that roads, bridges, and overpasses are likely to become slick and hazardous, particularly during the pre-dawn hours and the Thursday morning commute. Even where overall snowfall totals are modest, the sudden nature of a snow squall can lead to rapid deterioration of travel conditions within minutes.
Travel impacts are expected along major corridors throughout western Pennsylvania, eastern Ohio, and the northern panhandle of West Virginia. Drivers may encounter sharply reduced visibility, especially during any squall passage, followed by lingering slick conditions after snowfall tapers.
Motorists are urged to slow down, increase following distance, and use caution when traveling overnight and early Thursday. Officials recommend checking the latest road conditions by calling 511 before heading out.
Residents are encouraged to report snow and ice accumulations to the National Weather Service as conditions evolve, helping forecasters track impacts across the region.
Conditions are expected to gradually improve later Thursday morning, though slick spots may persist beyond the advisory expiration time.
